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CoC Data

Homeless Management Information System (HMIS):  


HMIS is a software application used to record and store client-level information on the characteristics and needs of persons experiencing a housing crisis. The use of HMIS was first mandated by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in 2004 for programs they funded directly but has since grown to include other federal partners as well as partners at the state and local level. Although the use of HMIS is a requirement for our CoC, it is a dynamic and effective tool that helps us ensure those we serve are achieving their housing goals as quickly and efficiently as possible.
 
Point in Time (PIT) Count: 
The PIT is an annual count of persons experiencing homelessness on a single night each year in January. The PIT provides a “snapshot” of the nature and extent of homelessness in our area. The data collected during the count is used to inform funding decisions, support services and resource planning, as well as raise public awareness about homelessness.  


Housing Inventory Count (HIC): 
The HIC is also an annual “point in time count” conducted the same night as the CoC’s PIT but rather than counting persons, it counts “beds” and “units” dedicated to serving persons experiencing homelessness. This count provides us information on the capacity of our crisis response system and is combined with our PIT data to determine utilization of our inventory. 

System Performance Measures (SPM): 
The SPM is an annual report used to measure our CoC’s progress in meeting the needs of persons experiencing homelessness in our community. This report provides information on our efforts to operate as a coordinated system and also analyzes the performance of specific programs. The outcomes of the SPM are critical to our success as HUD uses this data when making funding decisions for our CoC.  

 
PWA CoC Provider Report Card (PRC): 
The PRC is a tool used to ensure data quality and completeness of all required HMIS data elements as well as to measure project performance. This information helps the CoC understand trends and possible gaps in services and aids in the development of future policies and funding decisions. The measurements and goals included here are reviewed and established on an annual basis and are approved by the CoC. The required HMIS data elements are established by the Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) and are outlined in the most recent HMIS Data.

FY2023 Quarterly Reports

  • FY2023 QTR 1 PRC
  • FY2023 QTR 2 PRC

Annual Reports