FY2026 HUD COC Competition

Because the Scoring Tool is significantly different than previous years, the threshold process will be adjusted to projects scoring below 60%. Projects scoring 60% or higher and in good standing with HUD and the WI Balance of State ar eligible to submit a renewal project application with one caveat: If your agency has two projects of the same time (RRH or PSH), in the same community, the lower scoring project should reallocate to a new project type (SSO or TH) and will be placed on Tier 2.

If a project falls below 60%, the agency is required to submit a Decision Form to CoC staff at wiboscoc@gmail.com. The Decision Form includes 3 options: relinquish the grant, reallocate the grant, or request reconsideration (asking the CoC permission to submit the project application despite being below threshold).

If the project requests reconsideration, a Request for Reconsideration Form must be completed and submitted to CoC staff at wiboscoc@gmail.com. If the request is granted, the project will receive a letter outlining the conditions in which a renewal application can be submitted.

If the project fell under the threshold during the FY24 CoC Competition and again in the FY26 CoC Competition, the project must request an Exemption Form. If the project is in good standing with HUD, the CoC, and making improvements in coordination with CoC staff recommendations, the project will be allowed to submit a renewal project application. If not, the project will be required to complete the Decision Form.

If any agency spent less than 75% of their grant (even if the project scored above threshold), the agency must submit a Low Spending Form to CoC staff. If the explanation is accepted, the project will receive a letter outlning the conditions in which a renewal application can be submitted.

If an agency's project unit utilization is less than 80% (even if the project scored above threshold), the agency must submit a Low Utilization Form to CoC staff. If the explanation is accepted, the project will receive a letter outlining the conditions in which a renewal application can be submitted.

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