Continuum of Care Builds (CoC Builds)

The Continuum of Care Builds (CoC Builds) program provides funding for the construction, acquisition, or rehabilitation of new permanent supportive housing units for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The program encourages CoCs to leverage funds with other sources to maximize housing availability. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and non-profit organizations. The maximum award amount is $12,000,000, and the minimum award amount is $1,000,000. • Eligible activities include new construction, acquisition, or rehabilitation of permanent supportive housing units. • CoCs must demonstrate site control and financial feasibility prior to grant agreement execution. • Projects must execute the grant agreement with HUD within the permitted time frame. • CoCs must complete an environmental review and subsidy layering review before awarded funds can be drawn. • The program has a 24-month project period and budget period. • CoCs must operate a centralized or coordinated assessment system to match homeless individuals and families with available resources. • Collaborative applicants must submit project applications through e-snaps and ensure selected project applications are included in the Priority Listing.