The Arizona Department of Housing serves as the lead agency for the homeless and community planning Continuum of Care process for the 13 non-metro counties in the state.

The Continuum of Care process is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to enable localities to apply to the federal government for McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act competitive grant programs. This process brings together local governments, community businesses, faith-based organizations, non-profits, current and/or formerly homeless persons to develop local solutions to end homelessness.

On an annual basis, the agency applies for competitive funding to HUD for projects and programs that are identified as priority needs through the Continuum process. ADOH then acts as the administering agency for the grants that are passed through to the participating sub-recipients. Over the years, ADOH has secured millions of dollars in funding for transitional and permanent housing programs.

The Arizona Balance of State CoC is divided into five regions:

Region 1 - Mohave, La Paz, and Yuma Counties

Region 2 - Coconino and Yavapai Counties

Region 3 - Gila and Pinal Counties

Region 4 - Apache and Navajo Counties

Region 5 - Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, and Santa Cruz Counties