A project is to be assigned a ‘Project Type’ based on the lodging or service it is providing. The project type selected directly impacts data collection and reporting requirements. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development defines these Project Types in HMIS:
Homelessness Prevention
Street Outreach
Emergency Shelter
Day Shelter
Transitional Housing
Safe Haven
PH – Rapid Re-Housing
PH – Permanent Supportive Housing (disability required for entry)
PH – Housing with Services (no disability required for entry)
PH – Housing Only
Coordinated Entry
Services Only
Other