HDX 2.0 Homelessness Data Exchange Homelessness Data Exchange

Oct 1

Reporting Year Begins

The HDX 2.0 is an online tool designed to allow CoCs to submit data to HUD for the following data collection efforts:

Longitudinal Systems Analysis (LSA) Annual HMIS Data (for AHAR)

The LSA provides annual, system-wide information on how people experiencing homelessness use local homeless services at the CoC-level. The data are based on Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) data about persons who experience sheltered homelessness during a 12-month period. The data are used to inform the Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR), Part 2, a report to the U.S. Congress on the extent and nature of homelessness in America. The report is prepared by HUD and provides nationwide estimates of homelessness, including information about the demographic characteristics of homeless persons, service use patterns, and the capacity to house homeless persons.

Point-in-Time Homeless Persons Count (for AHAR)

The Point-in-Time Counts (PIT) provide counts of sheltered and unsheltered people experiencing homelessness on a single night. Counts are provided by household type (individuals, families, and child-only households), and are further broken down by subpopulation categories, such as homeless veterans and people who are chronically homeless. These data are included in the AHAR Part 1 report to Congress each year to illustrate the differences between the number of people served in the system over the course of a year and those who are experiencing homeless at one point in time.

The Housing Inventory Count (for AHAR)

The Housing Inventory Count (HIC) collects information about all of the beds and units in each Continuum of Care homeless system, categorized by Provider Project Types. These data are used to understand the point-in-time inventory in HUD’s AHAR Part 1 report to Congress.

System Performance Measures

The System Performance Measures (SPM) report is a set of parameters for CoCs established by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The Act requires that CoCs measure their performance as a coordinated system, in addition to analyzing performance by specific projects or project types. The HDX 2.0 is the portal by which CoCs submit their CoC-level, HMIS-generated SPM reports for HUD review.

HDX 2.0 Resources

LSA Resources

Up to date LSA data collection and submission guidance can be found on the HUD Exchange LSA Guides and Training Manuals page.

General Resources

HMIS and Data Standards Resources – information about participation in and use of HMIS in CoCs.

HUD Exchange Homelessness Assistance Resources – information and resources for providers who are assisting persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)