Here’s what you need to know about Trump Administration planned changes to HUD’s Continuum of Care program.

1. What is HUD’s Continuum of Care Program?

  • The largest federal grant funding source for homelessness services and housing
  • HUD administers the CoC program to fund: Permanent Supportive Housing, Rapid Rehousing, Transitional Housing, and supportive services to move people out of homelessness
  • Up to 90% of CoC funding renews ongoing projects that serve people with disabilities and households experiencing homelessness

2. Recent Administrative Streamlining

  • In 2024, Congress approved a two-year funding cycle to reduce local agencies’ administrative workload and maximize assistance to clients
  • Highly ranked homeless projects were supposed to auto-renew the second year—no full re-application would be required
  • Under this newly streamlined process, in January HUD awarded $178 million in CoC funding for Ohio

3. What Happens Next?

  • HUD recently indicated plans to overhaul the CoC Program by issuing a last-minute FY 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
  • The upcoming NOFO will likely cap permanent housing assistance at just 30% of a CoC’s previous allocation; most communities are currently at 85% – 90%
  • If allowed to take effect, HUD’s changes will amount to an $80 million cut in federal funding that currently houses formerly homeless Ohioans
  • Ohio providers could run out of money in the first quarter of 2026

4. Why It Matters

  • CoC funds are Ohio’s largest source of funding for supportive housing and rapid rehousing; most programs will be forced to shut down
  • Most residents have disabilities, including mental health and addiction issues; many will return to homelessness
  • Ohio communities will see more street homelessness and increased demand for shelter, emergency, and public safety services

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