Enclosure_3_-_HUD_Homeless_Definitions.pdf

The document is a comprehensive Homeless Definition guide detailing four distinct categories of homelessness across multiple criteria. The categories are: (1) Literally Homeless, (2) Imminent Risk of Homelessness, (3) Homeless under Other Federal Statutes, and (4) Fleeing/Attempting to Flee Domestic Violence. Each category provides specific definitional requirements and documentation standards for determining an individual or family's homeless status.

The definition framework includes detailed documentation requirements for each category, with varying levels of evidence needed such as written observation by outreach workers, housing service provider referrals, certification by individuals, court orders, self-certification, and other formal documentation. The guide provides nuanced criteria addressing different scenarios like temporary shelter situations, impending housing loss, institutional exits, youth housing instability, and domestic violence circumstances. The document appears designed to standardize homeless classification for assistance programs, offering clear guidelines for service providers to consistently assess and document an individual's or family's housing vulnerability.