Continuum of Care News

Resources and assistance to support HUD's community partners Home Programs Resources Training HOME Project Profiles Now Available The Office of Affordable Housing Programs (OAHP) is pleased to announce the launch of HOME Project Profiles which highlight successful HOME ...

March 20, 2020 To: MD Continuum of Care Lead Agencies From: MD Department of Housing & Community Development RE: Guidance on Procedural Waivers During COVID-19 Response In response to the unprecedented and dynamic situation regarding COVID-19, the MD Department of Housing & Community Development (the Department) announces the following guidance to all Continuums of Care and their subgrantees. 1)     In lieu of client signatures on homeless program-related documents, verbal consent is authorized provided it is documented in a client’s record and in HMIS. 2)     Utilization of homelessness prevention funds are permitted with written documentation by a client’s property manager or owner in lieu of a court ordered eviction notice or lease termination notification. Written documentation by a property manager or owner must indicate the following: a.      Client’s monthly rent amount; b.   ...