OAR 813-270-0015: Definitions

Terms used throughout this division (OAR 813-270) may be defined in Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) or in the OHCS General Definitions (OAR 813-005-0005). Terms used within this division observe those definitions, except as defined below: (1) "Homeless Management Information System" or "HMIS" has the meaning provided in 24 CFR 576.2. (2) “Rapid Rehousing Activities” means those services performed to enable households to obtain permanent housing when they are currently homeless. Rapid rehousing is used when a household’s housing status is literally homeless (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) category 1), homeless under other federal statues (HUD category 3), or when a household is fleeing or attempting to flee a domestic violence situation (HUD category 4). The categories are defined and described in the ORI Manual. (3) “Street Outreach” means service delivery that targets unsheltered homeless individuals and households and includes reaching out to people who do not otherwise seek assistance. Street outreach is non-facility based, meaning that services are offered where individuals are living as opposed to providing services in service provision offices. Providers build rapport and meaningfully engage with unhoused individuals and families. Street outreach includes connecting with individuals and households experiencing homelessness who may be disconnected or alienated from supports and services and is focused on moving people into permanent housing without preconditions for receiving assistance. (4) “Unit Access” means those activities and services performed to enable a housing unit to become an accessible housing placement for an unhoused Household. These activities and services increase the availability of housing units within a region.