Upcoming HPSC Meetings & Events:
The next quarterly HPSC meeting is scheduled for November 18th, 2026.
UPDATE - 2026 Continuum of Care Funding Competition
On September 16th, the First Circuit court granted HUD's motion to stay the district court's order vacating the FY2026 CoC NOFO. The NOFO is therefore no longer blocked by the district court's ruling while the appeal proceeds. HUD has not yet issued updated competition deadlines or application instructions.
On September 18th, HUD officially reopened the FY26 CoC Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to accept applications. The new submission deadline is September 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET. Timeline: Marin FY2026 NOFO Timeline
- September 18: Announcement of the Preliminary Priority Listing. Notification of intent to appeal were due Monday, September 21st by EOD. Appeals were due Tuesday, 9/22 by Noon. No appeals were submitted.
- September 23 at 10:00AM: The 2026 CoC Competition Committee of non-conflicted HPSC members convened an ad-hoc committee to approve the final Priority Listing. Final Priority Listing was approved.
- September 21-25: CoC applicants restarted the work of finalizing draft project applications in e-Snaps.
- September 25: Organizations submitted draft project applications in e-Snaps by end of day.
- September 30: Staff submitted the final CoC Application and Priority Listing.
Are you homeless and in need of help?
View the HHS Online Resource Guide or call 415-473-HOME.
Marin County Lived Experience Advisory Board (MCLEAB) Seeking Members
Marin County has recently started a Lived Experience Advisory Board and is seeking folks with current or past experience of homelessness to share their experiences and knowledge to make recommendations for systemic improvement and participate in the homelessness system decision-making process. If you are interested please fill out the application and email it to marin@homebaseccc.org.
What is the Homeless Policy Steering Committee?
The Homeless Policy Steering Committee (HPSC) develops long-term strategic plans and facilitates year-round efforts to identify the needs of homeless individuals and families in Marin. The Steering Committee also provides opportunities for leadership and coordination for Marin’s county-wide response to homelessness.
Core Responsibilities Include:
- Involving key local stakeholders in establishing a community-wide response to the complex problem of homelessness.
- Analyzing relevant data to identify the most effective mix of homeless services and housing for Marin.
- Setting priorities for programs and designing evaluation processes.
- Providing final approval for the Marin Continuum of Care application submission to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
- Overseeing implementation of the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act (HEARTH) at a local level.
- Oversight of the CoC’s Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
- Monitoring implementation of the CoC’s 10 Year Plan
How to Join:
The HPSC is open to all interested parties. To join the HPSC announcements mailing list, send a blank email to marin-hpsc+subscribe@googlegroups.com.
Staffing:
The HPSC is staffed by the Department of Health & Human Services and is chaired by representatives of the Board of Supervisors.
Contact: Nikolas Brady, Senior Program Coordinator
nikolas.brady@marincounty.gov
Administered By:
- Marin County Health and Human Services
