In order to qualify for Chronic Homelessness Status, a person must have a disability that is expected to be of long, continuing, or of indefinite duration, and substantially impedes the individual’s ability to live independently, and could be improved by the provision of more suitable housing conditions. Qualifying disabilities for HUD projects include the following chronic conditions: Mental
Health Disorder, Substance Use Disorder, Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder, HIV/AIDS, Physical Disability, and Developmental Disability. This document walks one through the Verification Process necessary.