Homelessness Program Data Reporting
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 977 (AB 977), the State of California requires grantees of state-funded homelessness programs to enter specific data elements related to individuals and families into their local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
The additional and improved data made available by these new reporting standards will create a more accurate account of the individuals served by the homelessness response system. These improvements will result in a more comprehensive understanding of the effects of state-funded homelessness programs and allow for better informed policy decisions.
HMIS Project Set-Up Document (PDF) — Document to support grantees with AB 977 compliance. This document specifies the format for HMIS data entry and project set-up requirements for grantees of the applicable homelessness programs.
Summary of Changes to FY 2024 HMIS Data Elements for AB 977 (PDF) — Document providing a brief summary of updates made to data standards that are likely to impact grantees.
Trauma-Informed and Equitable Data Collection for HMIS (PDF) — Document providing information on trauma-informed and equitable data collection for HMIS. You can also access video version of the training here.
AB977 Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) — Document providing answers to common AB977 questions and requirements.
AB977 Webinar PowerPoint Slides (PDF) — PDF version of the PowerPoint presentation from April 2023 Webinars. Contains high-level information on AB 977 basics, project set-up, client data requirements, and timelines.
Self-Certification Grantees
| March 2023 | Project Set-up Guidance Released |
|---|---|
| April 2023 | Initial TA Office hours, email helpdesk Initial HMIS project setup required changes. |
| April — June 2023 | Additional TA Provided Live and recorded trainings, monthly office hours, email helpdesk, 1:1 TA |
| July 1, 2023 | Projects set-up with data for all clients active on July 1. |
Extension Grantees
| March 2023 | Project Set-up Guidance Released |
|---|---|
| April 2023 | Initial TA Office hours, email helpdesk Establish plan for compliance with state departments and Abt TA providers |
| April — June 2023 | Additional TA Provided Live and recorded trainings, monthly office hours, email helpdesk, 1:1 TA |
| July 1, 2023 | Projects set-up with data for all clients active on July 1. |
| Activity | Details | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| Email Helpdesk | Email-based assistance from Abt for grantees: After June 30, 2025, contact HCD's AB977 team at ab977amc@hcd.ca.gov | March 2023 — June 30, 2025 |
| Frequently Asked Questions | CAL ICH AB977 FAQs (PDF) | |