State & federal programs
HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) - Homeless Assistance
Local coordinated-entry systems that place people experiencing homelessness into shelter, rapid rehousing, or permanent supportive housing.
Every region in the US has a Continuum of Care (CoC) - a coordinated-entry system funded by HUD that screens people experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness and refers them to the best-fit program: emergency shelter, transitional housing, rapid rehousing (short-term rent + case management), or permanent supportive housing (longer-term rent + services, usually for people with disabilities). Entry is usually a single assessment (called a VI-SPDAT or similar) at a designated access point. People with serious medical conditions or disability often qualify for permanent supportive housing.
Who qualifies
A quick look at who this program is designed to help.
Where
Income
Age
Conditions
Insurance
Stage of care
What you'll need
Have these ready before you start the application.
- Photo ID (if available - not required for initial assessment), proof of homelessness (shelter stay letter, car registration showing you're living there, or self-certification), disability or medical documentation for supportive housing referrals.
How it works
- 1
Fill out the application
The program runs its own application. We'll send you straight there.
- 2
Submit your documents
Upload or send the documents listed above, following the program's instructions.
- 3
Receive your benefit
If approved, the benefit kicks in based on the program's timeline.
Ready to apply?
Start your application on the program's own website. We'll keep your matches ready when you come back.