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HUD ReOpens FY26 CoC NOFO Competition
Late Friday (9/18), HUD announced it was reopening the FY26 CoC Competition with a deadline of September 30th. The Lead Agency is working diligently to complete the Consolidated Application and Priority Listing for approval by the CoC Board ahead of HUD's deadline. The CoC Board has scheduled a special meeting for Monday, September 28 at 1:00pm to approve the CA and Priority Listing. Visit the CoC's Calendar webpage for meeting information.
More information can be found on the CoC's Funding Opportunity webpage. As required by HUD, the G-L-C CoC's Consolidated Application and Priority Listing will be published on the CoC's website before submission to HUD and stakeholders will be notified. Stay tuned …
HUD Publishes Notice to Solicit Public Comment on Activities Related to the FY26 CoC NOFO
HUD continues to solicit comments even after re-opening the FY26 CoC Competition. You can read HUD's Notice here and submit comments here. Comments are due by October 13. HUD is seeking comments on its determination that the “proven effective” strategies it proposed in the FY26 CoC NOFO should be incentivized. HUD needs to hear from as many people and organizations as possible about the claims made in this Notice.
CoC Membership Applications Update
Thanks to all who submitted your organization's membership renewal (as well as some new member applications). Applications are being processed now for approval by the CoC's governing committee, which meets in early October. There is nothing else for you to do at this time – except participate – and you will receive a confirmation once applications are approved.
HUD's Fair Market Rent Updates
HUD has posted FMR updates that go into effect on October 1, 2026. You can view them here. Recently, the NC ESG Office provided guidance for ESG recipients. You can learn more about HUD's FMR and Rent Reasonableness here.
