Governing Documents

NYC CoC Bylaws

The NYC CoC Bylaws outline key operational components of the CoC.

Updated 05.19.2023

NYC CoC Governance Charter

The CoC Governance Charter addresses the policies and procedures of the New York City Continuum of Care.

Updated 02.02.2024

NYC CoC Written Standards

The NYC CoC Written Standards outline the key elements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) regulations for projects funded under the Continuum of Care (CoC) program. The written standards also incorporate the NYC CoC’s policy priorities as adopted by the Steering Committee.

Updated 05.01.2024

ESG Written Standards

The NYC CoC's ESG Written Standards outline the key elements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) regulations for projects funded under the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program. 

Updated 02.01.2024

Steering Committee Documents

• CoC - Robert's Rule Sheet (.pdf)
• Options to Fully Spend Continuum of Care Grant Funds  (.pdf)
• Conflicts of Interest Policy  (.pdf)
• NYC CoC HUD Equal Access Overview Training  (.pdf)
• NYC CoC Educational Responsibilities - ESSA  (.pdf)
• VAWA - NYC CoC Emergency Transfer Plan  (.pdf)
• Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)  (.pdf)
• NYC CoC LGBTQI Policy  (.pdf)
• Addemdum to the NYC CoC LGBTQI Policy  (.pdf)

If you have questions or comments about CoC governance, please email nyc.coc@dss.nyc.gov.