--- title: "Marin: Manuals & Federal Resources" --- [ 415.429.1400 ](tel:415.429.1400) [marin@bitfocus.com ](mailto:marin@bitfocus.com) ** { ### Search [![MaringLogo](https://marin.bitfocus.com/hubfs/MaringLogo.png "MaringLogo")](https://www.marinhhs.org/homelessness-marin) - [Home](https://marin.bitfocus.com) - About Us - [About HMIS](https://marin.bitfocus.com/about-hmis) - [About Clarity Human Services Software ](https://marin.bitfocus.com/about-chs) - [About Bitfocus ](https://marin.bitfocus.com/about-bitfocus) - [Participating Agencies](https://marin.bitfocus.com/participating-agencies) - Getting Started - [New Program Request Form](https://marin.bitfocus.com/new-program-request-form) - [Marin HMIS End User Training](https://marin.bitfocus.com/hmis-end-user-training) - [Documentation Help](https://help.bitfocus.com/report-library) - Training & Resources - [Agency Leads](https://marin.bitfocus.com/end-user-training-manual-0) - [Marin End User Training Manual](https://marin.bitfocus.com/end-user-training-manual) - 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[Marin HMIS Policies & Procedures](https://marin.bitfocus.com/hubfs/Community%20Admin%20Sites/Marin%20-%20Community%20Admin%20Site/HMIS%20Policies%20and%20Procedures/2019%20Marin%20HMIS%20Policies%20%26%20Procedures.pdf?hsLang=en) - [Marin CoC-HMIS Governance Charter](https://marin.bitfocus.com/hubfs/Community%20Admin%20Sites/Marin%20-%20Community%20Admin%20Site/HMIS%20Policies%20and%20Procedures/2017%20Marin%20CoC-HMIS%20Governance%20Charter%20FINAL.pdf?hsLang=en)   ## HMIS Program Manuals - [CoC Program HMIS Manual](https://marin.bitfocus.com/hubfs/Community%20Admin%20Sites/Marin%20-%20Community%20Admin%20Site/Tabs/4.%20Forms%20and%20Documents/5.%20Manuals%20and%20Federal%20Resources/2.%20HMIS%20Program%20Manuals/HUD%20CoC%20Program%20HMIS%20Manual%20FY%202024.pdf?hsLang=en) - [PATH Program HMIS Manual](https://files.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/PATH-Program-HMIS-Manual.pdf) - [HOPWA Program HMIS Manual](https://files.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/HOPWA-Program-HMIS-Manual.pdf) - [RHY Program HMIS Manual](https://marin.bitfocus.com/hubfs/Community%20Admin%20Sites/Marin%20-%20Community%20Admin%20Site/Tabs/4.%20Forms%20and%20Documents/5.%20Manuals%20and%20Federal%20Resources/2.%20HMIS%20Program%20Manuals/RHY%20Program%20HMIS%20Manual%20FY%202024.pdf?hsLang=en) - [VA Program HMIS Manual](https://files.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/VA-Programs-HMIS-Manual.pdf) - [ESG Program HMIS Manual](https://marin.bitfocus.com/hubfs/Community%20Admin%20Sites/Marin%20-%20Community%20Admin%20Site/Tabs/4.%20Forms%20and%20Documents/5.%20Manuals%20and%20Federal%20Resources/2.%20HMIS%20Program%20Manuals/ESG%20Program%20HMIS%20Manual%20FY%202024.pdf?hsLang=en)   ## HUD HMIS Data Standards - [FY 2026 HMIS Data Standard Data Manual](https://marin.bitfocus.com/hubfs/FY26HMIS-Data-Standards.pdf?hsLang=en) - [FY 2026 HMIS Data Standard Dictionary](https://files.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/HMIS-Data-Dictionary.pdf) - [FY 2026 HMIS Standard Reporting Terminology Glossary](https://files.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/HMIS-Standard-Reporting-Terminology-Glossary.pdf) - [FY 2026 CoC APR/ESG CAPER Specifications](https://files.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/HMIS-Programming-Specifications-CoC-APR-and-ESG-CAPER.pdf) - [FY 2024 HMIS Data Standards Data Dictionary](https://marin.bitfocus.com/hubfs/Community%20Admin%20Sites/Marin%20-%20Community%20Admin%20Site/Tabs/4.%20Forms%20and%20Documents/5.%20Manuals%20and%20Federal%20Resources/3.%20HUD%20HMIS%20Data%20Standards/HMIS%20Data%20Dictionary%202024.pdf?hsLang=en) - [FY 2024 HMIS Data Standards Manual](https://files.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/HMIS-Data-Standards-Manual-2024.pdf)   ## Other Tools & Resources - [HUD-VASH HOMES to HMIS Translator Tool](https://files.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/HUD-VASH-HOMES-to-HMIS-Translator-Tool.xlsm) - [PIT Count Extrapolation Tool](https://files.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/PIT-Count-Data-Extrapolation-Tool.xlsx) - [SSVF Rapid Resolution Guide](https://www.va.gov/HOMELESS/ssvf/docs/SSVF_Rapid_Resolution_Service_Compliance_Guidance.pdf) ![MarinCty_Seal_Yellow](https://marin.bitfocus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MarinCty_Seal_Yellow.png?width=156&height=151&name=MarinCty_Seal_Yellow.png)   A Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) is an online database that enables organizations to collect data on the services they provide to people experiencing homelessness and people who are at risk for homelessness. © 2003-2025 Bitfocus, Inc. 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