Solutions Council Special Session September 24, 2026

The Washington County Solutions Council held a special session on September 24, 2026, primarily to discuss and approve the submission of the 2026 HUD Continuum of Care (COC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) application. The council reviewed significant changes in the application process, including increased focus on law enforcement engagement and substance use treatment services. They also discussed the ranking and prioritization of project applications, including reallocations to better align with departmental funding measures. Despite ongoing legal uncertainties affecting HUD funding, the council voted to approve the submission of the consolidated application, the priority listing of projects, and individual project applications. The meeting concluded with plans to post the application for public comment and to finalize approvals in an upcoming consent agenda item.