Homework Starts with Home HMIS requirements

Date Created: July 29, 2025

What this is

Here’s a quick overview of what you need to do in HMIS, what you’ll need to report to your state program funder, and the tools we've set up to help you keep an eye on your data along the way.

What you need to know

This is for all projects funded by MN Housing Homework Starts with Home (HSWH).

Program Specific Data Elements

This is a list of program-specific data elements (PSDE). These are collected in addition to the standard HUD and Minnesota universal data elements (UDE).

To learn more about each item, click on a row to open it. Each record will show:

  • The name of the data element
  • Which household member it applies to
  • When the information is collected
  • Whether it applies only to certain project types
  • Which funders require it
  • Why the information is being collected
  • Instructions for collecting the data

State Program Contacts

MN Housing HSWH Website

Nancy Urbanski: nancy.urbanski@state.mn.us

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