Advancing_Recovery_by_Prohibiting_Illicit_Drug_Enablement_Policy.docx
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- Solicitation number
- 2026-003-Homeless-COC
- Issued by
- Pierce County, Washington
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This is a policy document issued by the Greater Pierce County Continuum of Care (CoC) in Washington State that establishes guidelines for HUD-funded housing projects regarding illicit drug activity and substance use disorder treatment. The policy prohibits CoC-funded housing projects from operating drug injection sites, knowingly distributing drug paraphernalia, permitting illicit drug use or distribution on program property, or conducting such activities under the guise of harm reduction. However, the policy clarifies that participation in CoC-funded housing is not conditioned upon sobriety, treatment participation, or abstinence from substance use, consistent with 24 CFR 578 regulations. The CoC does not restrict projects that voluntarily require sobriety or treatment as conditions of assistance. The policy establishes an effective date and approval signature line but does not specify response dates, due dates, or contract terms in the document itself.
The policy aligns with HUD Continuum of Care program requirements and applicable federal, state, and local laws while maintaining compliance with the Controlled Substance Act. The CoC actively encourages access to substance use disorder treatment and recovery housing through partnerships with law enforcement, navigation and outreach services, coordination with non-CoC-funded housing providers, governance board incorporation of treatment providers, and establishment of sober housing projects. Monitoring and enforcement mechanisms include annual project compliance reviews conducted by the Collaborative Applicant, with violations requiring submission and implementation of approved Corrective Action Plans. Failure to comply or repeated violations may result in remedies up to involuntary project reallocation. The policy is subject to annual review and updates to maintain consistency with HUD requirements and organizational practices. This policy applies to projects funded under the FY 2026 Continuum of Care Competition, which made over $4 billion available nationwide for eligible homeless services projects across multiple categories.
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Advancing Recovery by Prohibiting Illicit Drug Enablement Policy Effective Date:
Approved By:
Purpose The purpose of this policy is to maintain a safe, healthy, and respectful living environment for all participants, staff, and visitors while supporting participant housing stability and recovery goals aligning with Controlled Substance Act Policy Statement The Greater Pierce County Continuum of Care is committed to providing housing and supportive services in a manner consistent with HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) program requirements and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Participation in housing is not conditioned upon sobriety, participation in treatment, or abstinence from substance use in accordance with 24 CFR 578. However, illegal drug-related activity on program property is prohibited and may result in corrective action consistent with lease requirements, due process protection, and applicable law.
The CoC does not restrict or prohibit CoC-funded housing projects that require program participants to be sober or to participate in treatment as a condition of assistance in accordance with 24 CFR 578.
Prohibited Conduct All CoC-funded housing projects are prohibited from:
1. Operating drug injection sites or “safe consumption sites.”
2. Knowingly distributing drug paraphernalia on or off property under their control
3. Knowingly permitting the use or distribution of illicit drugs on property under their control
4. Conducting any of the above activities under the pretext of “harm reduction.”
Encouraging Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Housing The CoC supports the provision of substance use disorder treatment and recovery housing through the following:
1. Partnerships with law enforcement and first responders to coordinate 24/7 responses to public drug use calls and make direct referrals to services, housing, detox, and recovery programming.
2. Navigation and outreach services that support people experiencing sheltered and unsheltered homelessness in accessing treatment and recovery services and housing.
3. Coordination with non-CoC-funded housing that provides treatment and employment support for people experiencing homelessness.
4. Incorporation of treatment and recovery housing provider(s) in the CoC’s governance board.
5. Encouraging the establishment of CoC housing projects that operate sober housing in accordance with 24 CFR 578.93(b)(5) and/or require participation in substance use treatment services in accordance with 24 CFR 578.75.
Remedies to Violations The CoC’s Collaborative Applicant will monitor projects for compliance with this policy during annual project monitoring. If a CoC-funded housing project is determined by the CoC to be in violation of this policy, the Collaborative Applicant will require the project to submit and implement an approved Corrective Action Plan. Failure to comply with the Corrective Action Plan or repeated violations may lead to other remedies up to and including involuntary project reallocation.
Review This policy shall be reviewed annually and updated as necessary to remain consistent with HUD requirements and organizational practices.
Approved By: ___________________ Date: ___________________
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