HUD Data Elements - Disabling Conditions

The HUD Data Standards provides Disabling Conditions Guidance to help determine if the disabling condition contributes to the clients' experience of homelessness or may be a factor in housing. If a disability is present the corresponding data element 3.08 must be answered 'Yes'.

List of HUD Disabling Conditions with corresponding data element:

Physical Disability, 4.05
Developmental Disability, 4.06
Chronic Health Condition, 4.07
HIV/AIDS, 4.08
Mental Health Disorder, 4.09
Substance Use Disorder, 4,10

Disabling Condition:	HUD Definition:	Examples (not all inclusive):	Long-Term Workflow:
Physical	A physical disability means physical impairment.	Orthopedic, visual, speech and hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, etc.	FOR YES: 1) Expected to be of long continued and indefinite duration, (2) substantially impedes an individual's ability to live independently, and (3) of such a nature that such ability could be improved by more suitable housing conditions.
Developmental	A developmental disability means a severe, chronic disability that is attributed to a mental or physical impairment (or combination) that occurs before 22 years of age and limits the capacity for independent living and economic self-sufficiency.	Results in substantial functional limitations in 3 or more of the following areas of major life activity: (I) Self-care. (II) Receptive and expressive language. (III) Learning. (IV) Mobility. (V) Self direction. (VI) Capacity for independent living.	HUD determines that Development disabilities are automatically considered long term.
Chronic Health	A chronic health condition means a diagnosed condition that is more than three (3) months in duration and is either not curable or has residual effects that limit daily living and required adaptation in function or special assistance.	Heart disease (including coronary heart disease, angina, heart attack and any other kind of heart condition or disease); severe asthma; diabetes; arthritis related conditions (including arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, or fibromyalgia); adult onset cognitive impairments (including traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress syndrome, dementia, and other cognitive related conditions); severe headache/migraine; cancer; chronic bronchitis; liver condition; stroke; or emphysema; etc.	FOR YES: 1) Expected to be of long continued and indefinite duration, (2) substantially impedes an individual's ability to live independently, and (3) of such a nature that such ability could be improved by more suitable housing conditions.
Mental Health	A mental health disorder may range from situational depression to serious mental illnesses.	Major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, etc.	This field is designed to gauge the severity of the mental health disorder. IF YES: 1) Expected to be of long continued and indefinite duration, (2) substantially impedes an individual's ability to live independently, and (3) of such a nature that such ability could be improved by more suitable housing conditions.
HIV / AIDS	Indicate if the client has HIV/AIDS. HIV-related information is sensitive and may be protected by federal, state, and local privacy protections. The client’s HIV/AIDS information should be recorded only when a project has data confidentiality protections that conform to the CoC Privacy Notice and these legal requirements.	No additional information.	HUD determines that HIV / AIDS disabilities are automatically considered long term.
Substance Use	The following are considered Substance Use Disabilities: Alcohol use disorder Drug use disorder Both alcohol and drug use disorders	No additional information.	IF YES: 1) Expected to be of long continued and indefinite duration, (2) substantially impedes an individual's ability to live independently, and (3) of such a nature that such ability could be improved by more suitable housing conditions.