Term	Definition
Homelessness26 27	• Lack of a fixed, adequate nighttime residence, or living in a place not designed for human habitation
Housing Insecurity3	• Variably defined, but refers to housing that is overcrowded, high cost (>30-50% of income) or unsafe
Continuum of Care30	• System of housing services designed to address homelessness in a community • Responsible for tracking homelessness and utilization of housing programs • Establishes “Coordinated Entry” protocol in a community
Homeless Management Information System60	• Local data system that contains person-level data on utilization of housing services
Permanent Supportive Housing61	• Provide indefinite rental assistance combined with supportive services
Housing choice voucher62	• Rental assistance for individuals/families considered very low-income, elderly and people with disabilities
Rapid rehousing49 50	• Time-limited financial assistance and targeted supportive services for individuals/families experiencing homelessness • Use a “housing first” approach with few eligibility restrictions
Emergency shelter	• Provide temporary shelter for people experiencing homelessness
Transitional housing63	• Provide time-limited shelter (longer than emergency shelters) and often include intensive support services and assistance establishing permanent housing
Medical respite care51 64 65	• Provide temporary shelter for people recently discharged from medical facilities who are too ill to return to unsheltered conditions