CoC NY-513

Continuum of Care (CoC NY-513)

The Continuum of Care (CoC NY-513) is the HUD-designated planning body for Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates counties, responsible for leading the regional effort to prevent and end homelessness. The CoC sets priorities, coordinates federal funding, monitors performance, and ensures collaboration among providers and systems serving people experiencing homelessness.

FY2025 NOFO

HUD has formally withdrawn the FY2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). HUD has stated that the withdrawal will allow for revisions and that a modified NOFO will be reissued.

View the HUD Notice of Funding Opportunity

In addition, HUD submitted a filing in federal court confirming the withdrawal of the NOFO in connection with ongoing legal proceedings.

View the Court Document

Therefore, the local competition process is temporarily on hold until HUD releases updated instructions and timelines. HUD has indicated that a revised NOFO will be issued; however, no timeline has been announced. Further updates will be shared once HUD releases additional guidance.

CoC Governance & Membership

CoC membership is composed of a Board that includes representatives from local service providers, government agencies, housing authorities, persons with lived experience, advocates, and other key stakeholders. The Board is responsible for oversight of CoC operations, ensuring compliance with HUD requirements, and guiding strategic planning efforts.

Community Participation

While Board membership is limited, active community involvement is encouraged through participation in:

Workgroups and subcommittees
Community planning sessions
The Finger Lakes Housing Consortium (FLHC) and county-level housing consortiums

These forums allow for broader input, foster collaboration across agencies and counties, and ensure the CoC’s strategies reflect the needs and perspectives of the entire community.

Key Responsibilities of CoC NY-513

Develop and implement a regional plan to prevent and end homelessness
Manage the annual HUD CoC Program funding competition
Oversee and ensure compliance with the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
Conduct the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count and Housing Inventory Count (HIC)
Monitor project and system-level performance
Promote Housing First, equity, and data-driven practices
Identify service and housing gaps and align resources accordingly

Partnership with CoC NY-513

CoC NY-513 maintains a close partnership with CoC NY-500 (Rochester/Monroe County) specifically for the administration of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). CoC NY-500 provides administrative support for the HMIS platform, ensuring consistency in data management, compliance with federal requirements, and fulfillment of reporting requirements. This collaboration enhances data quality and supports informed decision-making for providers and stakeholders throughout the Finger Lakes region.

Finger Lakes Housing Consortium (FLHC)

The Finger Lakes Housing Consortium (FLHC) is a regional forum that brings together stakeholders from across the CoC NY-513 geographic area to collaborate, share information, and support the implementation of CoC goals.

The FLHC supports the CoC by:

Creating a space for multi-county collaboration
Promoting cross-county communication and alignment
Elevating local issues and solutions to the regional level
Encouraging shared problem-solving and resource coordination

Join FLHC

County-Level Housing Consortium

Each of the four counties within the CoC NY-513 region maintains its own housing consortium to address local issues, coordinate efforts, and report to the Finger Lakes Housing Consortium (FLHC). These county-specific groups meet regularly to:

Identify local gaps and challenges
Share updates from providers and systems
Coordinate localized initiatives
Elevate county-level issues to the regional level

Join a County Consortium:

Ontario County Housing Consortium – ptowsley@pathstone.org
Wayne County Housing Consortium – donna.johnson@waynecap.org
Seneca County Housing Consortium – melissa@senecahousing.org
Yates County Housing Consortium – pvazquez@keukahousingcouncil.org

Finger Lakes Housing Consortium Meeting Calendar

Letter of Support Policy

FLHC Letter of Support Policy

Housing Resources

Wayne County Housing List

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) (English)

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Flyer

CoC Documents

CoC Governance Charter

HMIS Policy and Procedure Manual

CoC Written Standards

Project Monitoring Tool

Coordinated Assessment Tool – VI-SPDAT Families

Coordinated Assessment Tool – VI-SPDAT Individuals

CoC Funding Documents - FY2025

HUD has formally withdrawn the FY2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). HUD has stated that the withdrawal will allow for revisions and that a modified NOFO will be reissued.

View the HUD Notice of Funding Opportunity:
Continuum of Care Program | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

In addition, HUD submitted a filing in federal court confirming the withdrawal of the NOFO in connection with ongoing legal proceedings.

View the Court Document:
gov.uscourts.rid.60977.39.0.pdf

Therefore, the local competition process is temporarily on hold until HUD releases updated instructions and timelines. HUD has indicated that a revised NOFO will be issued; however, no timeline has been announced. Further updates will be shared once HUD releases additional guidance. Until that time, the most recent documents remain listed below.

2025 Local Application RFP

2025 Project Application Timeline

2025 Appeals Process

2025 Re-allocation Policy

2025 Renewal Project Application

2025 Renewal Application Scoring Rubric

2025 New Project Application

2025 New Project Scoring Rubric

2025 Budget Workbook