HMIS
Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS)
The Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) is a local data platform used to collect and manage information on the delivery of housing and assistance services to people who lack stable housing or who are at risk of losing their housing. HMIS supports HUD’s requirements for consistent, accurate, and timely data across the Continuum of Care (CoC). The HMIS provides the foundation for measuring systemwide performance, identifying gaps in housing efforts, and informing planned decisions that address housing instability in Summit County.
System Management
United Way of Summit & Medina Counties serves as the HMIS Lead Agency for the Akron/Summit County CoC. The Lead Agency oversees daily operations, maintenance, training, and compliance activities to ensure the system meets all HUD data collection and reporting rules. The Continuum of Care provides oversight to ensure the HMIS functions effectively as a systemwide tool for performance tracking and coordinated housing efforts.
Data Governance & Compliance
HMIS operates under HUD’s HMIS Data Standards and the local CoC Data Governance Plan. These policies set consistent requirements for data privacy, security, quality, and confidentiality. Partner agencies entering data into the HMIS must meet established benchmarks for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. The CoC reviews data quality on a recurring basis and provides guidance to strengthen reporting for System Performance Measures (SPMs), the Longitudinal Systems Analysis (LSA), and the Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR).
Funding & Support
HMIS operations are funded through HUD CoC Program grants administered by the Summit County Continuum of Care, supplemented by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from local municipalities such as the City of Akron and the City of Cuyahoga Falls. These combined resources ensure the system’s long-lasting capacity, technical support, and continued system improvements.
Contact & Access
Agencies receiving HUD or CoC funding must take part in HMIS data collection and reporting.
If you have a question specific to HMIS, please reach out to the HMIS team using the HMIS HelpDesk: