Indianapolis Coordinated Entry: get a housing needs assessment at an access point

Get these first

none to be assessed; for housing: birth certificates, ID, Social Security cards, proof of income, homelessness documentation

Steps

We don't have step-by-step directions for this yet. Use the official details below.

Is it still open?

Not confirmed yet

there are more households that need housing than resources (Source date: 2024-10-28 (CES client handout; evidence older than 12 months)) Official source

Official details

What you can get

will help us to match you with any eligible housing available through our unit options Official source

Who can get it

all households in need of homeless services can be connected to providers through a centralized assessment process Official source

What to bring

Birth Certificate (all household members) Identification (state or license anyone over the age 18) Social Security Card (all household members) Proof of Income (Paystubs, SSI/SS/SSD Award Letters) Official source

How to apply

You can update the assessment at any Coordinated Entry Access Point. Official source

Where to apply

Homeless Initiative Program (HIP) | 317-957-2275 | 901 Shelby St., 46203, 3rd Floor. Official source

Who decides

CHIP Indy is the CES lead for the Indianapolis Continuum of Care (CoC) Official source

How fast they decide

If you have not been matched with a program within six (6) months, we should confirm the accuracy of your assessment Official source

Keep your benefits during an appeal

Not confirmed yet

If a doctor's letter is needed

Disability Documentation (for Permanent Supportive Housing or HUD-VASH) Official source

Sources

• https://www.chipindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CES-Client-Hand-Out-2024.pdf checked 2026-10-28
• https://www.chipindy.org/coordinated-entry-system.html checked 2026-10-28
• https://www.chipindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CHIP-Handbook-of-Help-2026.pdf checked 2026-10-28