The Point in Time Results File Generation Tool was created to assist regions with compiling count information from multiple sources, as explained in detail here, by providing an alternate means to get PIT results into the Point in Time Results File Format.  To use this tool, simply enter the results from your Point in Time report into this tool. Once done, click "Export Results" and this will generate a file that is in the proper format. 

The "Compile Results" feature within the Regional Command Center uses a common Point in Time Results File Exchange Format to produce a PIT report for submission to HUD. Examples of data sources that can have data compiled with this feature include:

  • Unsheltered PIT count results gathered using Counting Us.
  • Sheltered PIT count results from the region's Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
  • Sheltered PIT count results from providers that do not use HMIS but use Counting Us for the PIT count.
  • Street Outreach data gathered from the Show The Way mobile app.
  PIT Results Aggregation  

Compiling the Results
Once all of a region's different report sources have been exported into the results exchange format, zip these files together by selecting the files, right-clicking, and selecting "Compress to ZIP file". Once done, log into the Command Center, access the Compile Results module on the left side menu, and click the Compile Results button.

   

Create the PIT Report 
Browse for the folder containing a ZIP file of the various Results Files gathered for your region. Once selected, a report will be produced with the results from all sources. These results may need to be applied to the HUD PIT Data Extrapolation Tool for demographic extrapolation.

NOTE: The HUD tool does not extrapolate results for Veteran Status, Chronic Homeless Status, or the Subpopulation questions. Please submit a ticket to the Virtual Help Desk if you need to extrapolate for these and would like assistance. 

Submit the Report to HUD
You will need to log into HUD HDX to submit the official Point in Time and Housing Inventory Chart information for your region.