Agency Participation Agreement (APA)
The APA must be reviewed and signed by all Participating Agencies.
The document accessible below is just a copy. To complete the official agreement, send a request to hmishelp@multco.us.
HMIS Links for Providers
What is HMIS? HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) is an electronic database used to hold information on the characteristics and service needs of persons experiencing poverty and homelessness in Multnomah County. Various funders require projects to record data in the HMIS database in order to stay competitive for funding, and Multnomah County uses this data in local and state planning processes.
Please send inquiries to: hmishelp@multco.us
End User License Agreement (EULA)
The EULA must be reviewed and signed by all HMIS end users.
The document accessible below is just a copy. To complete the official agreement, send a request to hmishelp@multco.us
Privacy Poster
This document provides an overview of your rights regarding access to HMIS.
HMIS Policies & Procedures
This document provides the remainder of policies, procedures and roles & responsibilities not present in the APA, EULA or Privacy & Security Notice.
Privacy & Security Notice
This document informs participants and staff of the allowable uses and disclosures of HMIS data, available in multiple languages.
Data Sharing Release of Information (ROI) Materials
Client consent to release of information for data sharing in Multnomah County is required for all programs.
Training Resources
HMIS resources for providers.
Exit Packets
Forms for exit data that needs to be collected when a household exits from a housing, street outreach, or emergency shelter program.
SHS System Expansion
New Required Data as of 10/01/2021
Housing Move-In Date (HMID) & Interim Reviews
Forms and information for providers about move-in date and interim reviews.
Other Resources
Resources on data sharing, privacy and security
Video Tutorials
Instructional videos for providers using HMIS
Various HMIS Tips
Tips and tricks for using HMIS
Coordinated Access Guidance and Tools
Handbooks and Guides for providers working with the Coordinated Access system to help people get access to housing.
Coordinated Access - Assessment Tools
A form for CAAF agencies to utilize when engaging with Adults and Families for service coordination.
Report Guides
A guide on how to read an Annual Report when using HMIS.
ART & SAP Business Objects Guides
Find a step-by-step guide on ART & SAP when using HMIS.
HUD Links
A brief list of important links related to all topics HUD.
Veterans Affairs
Find important VA links below.
Public Facing Dashboards
Interactive dashboards about shelters for public use.