Enclosure_3_-_HUD_Homeless_Definitions.pdf

The document is a comprehensive Homeless Definition guide that details four distinct categories of homelessness, outlining specific criteria for each category. The document appears to be an official resource defining homelessness for administrative and support service purposes, likely developed by a government agency or housing support organization.

The four categories range from "Literally Homeless" (Category 1) to "Fleeing/Attempting to Flee Domestic Violence" (Category 4), with each category having precise sub-conditions that determine an individual or family's homeless status. The document provides detailed documentation requirements for each category, including acceptable forms of evidence such as written observations, referrals, certifications, court orders, and self-certifications. The guide offers specific documentation standards for different service providers, including distinctions between victim and non-victim service providers, and covers scenarios involving institutions, imminent housing loss, youth housing instability, and domestic violence situations.