Homeless Definition Form

A person is considered "homeless" if he or she is:

1. Lives in places not meant for human habitation, such as a cars, abandoned buildings, parks, sidewalks, etc. ("on the street")
2. Lives in an emergency shelter
3. Lives in transitional or supportive housing for homeless persons whose prior housing was emergency shelters or places not meant for human habitation
4. Is currently spending thirty consecutive days or less in a hospital, in-patient treatment program, jail, or other institution but prior to the institution lived in an unsheltered setting or emergency shelter
5. Is fleeing a domestic violence situation and lacks the resources and support networks to obtain subsequent housing