Why NLIHC is taking action:
The Continuum of Care Program exists to house people experiencing homelessness using proven, evidence-based solutions and strong local leadership. Yet, this NOFO introduces structural restrictions that contradict its stated purpose — capping permanent housing resources, weakening local decision-making, and threatening the stability of community response systems nationwide.
As many as 170,000 more people could be pushed into homelessness if these changes stand — not as an abstract number, but as real individuals, families, veterans, seniors, youth, and neighbors in every state who depend on CoC-funded housing and services to remain stably housed.
What this lawsuit means for our field and partners:
We are fighting to:
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Prevent hundreds of thousands of people from losing their homes
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Protect proven permanent housing interventions within CoC funding
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Defend the ability of local communities to lead response strategies using data and evidence
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Stand with municipalities and providers working to keep people housed, stabilized, and supported