HMIS Glossary Of Terms – Common Acronyms

HIC	Housing Inventory Count
HMIS	Homeless Management Information System
HOPWA	Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
HPC	High Performing Community
HQS	Housing Quality Standards
HRE	Homelessness Resource Exchange
HUD	U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ICM Intensive Case Management
IDIS	Integrated Disbursement and Information System
NOFA	Notice of Funding Availability
OAG	Outside Agency Grant
PBRA	Project Based Rental Assistance
PH	Permanent Housing
PHB	Permanent Housing Bonus
PIT	Point In Time
PRN	Pro Rata Need
PSH	Permanent Supportive Housing
RHYMIS	Runaway and Homeless Youth Management Information System
RRH	Rapid ReHousing
SPC	Shelter Plus Care
SH	Safe Haven
SHP	Supportive Housing Program
SOAR	SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery
SRO	Single Room Occupancy
TA	Technical Assistance
TBRA	Tenant Based Rental Assistance
TH	Transitional Housing
UFA	United Funding Agency