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All benefitsHousing AssistanceHOPWA — Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HOPWA — Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS

BenefitHousing AssistanceRecurringRolling

What it may cover

Varies

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

Check locally

What you get

HOPWA provides housing assistance and supportive services for people living with HIV/AIDS and their families who are at risk of homelessness or residing in substandard housing. Funded services include short-term rent and utility assistance, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and case management. Grants are awarded to states, cities, and nonprofit organizations that deliver services directly to clients across the country.

Help with rent, housing costs, or finding stable housing through a local housing agency or approved provider.

Ask about priority lists if you are homeless, fleeing violence, disabled, elderly, or caring for children.

Do you qualify?

Check what applies to you. Your answers are saved on this device so you can come back later.

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  • Household income requirement

    This program has income limits. Tell us your household size and income so we can check for you.

    How many people are in your household?

    Count everyone who lives and eats with you — yourself, partner, children, and dependents.

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

  • 1Medical documentation confirming HIV/AIDS diagnosis
  • 2Proof of income for all household members
  • 3Government-issued photo ID
  • 4Documentation of housing instability or homelessness risk

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

  1. 1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the public housing agency that handles HOPWA — Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS.
  2. 2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
  3. 3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
  4. 4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.
Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

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Key details

Status
Rolling
Max benefit
Varies
Type
Housing Assistance
Enrollment
Open enrollment
Administered by
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Opens hud.gov

Official Source

GrantWay helps you prepare. The agency or local office decides eligibility and benefit amounts.