HIV/AIDS Housing

Information by State  Esta página en español  Print version   What's New Act Against AIDS We need your help to promote the Act Against AIDS campaign! more... HOPWA Oversight Resource Guide The Office of HIV/AIDS Housing is please to introduce the Oversight Resource Guide. This resource has been designed to help grantees fulfill their monitoring obligations and to ensure project sponsors understand the standards against which they are being monitored. more... HOPWA Performance Profiles The Office of HIV/AIDS Housing is pleased to introduce the quarterly HOPWA Performance Profiles. more... HOPWA Sattelite Broadcast/Webcast (March 12, 2008 ~ 2-3:00 PM): The Office of HIV/AIDS Housing is pleased to announce a HOPWA program satellite broadcast on the revised HOPWA performance reporting requirements for formula and competitive grantees. more... HUD’s Office of HIV/AIDS Housing is pleased to introduce the following updated HOPWA Performance Reports:   General Deputy Assistant Secretary announces improved reporting tools for HOPWA Formula and Competitive Grantees DOC   2008 Performance Reporting, Orientation Paper DOC   HOPWA Update for 2008, Powerpoint Presentation PPT   Example of Performance Profile, Excel Spreadsheet XLS   HOPWA Revised CAPER   HOPWA Revised APR 2009 Formula Grant Allocations The official 2009 formula grant allocation amounts are now posted on HUD’s web site. The announcement letters of these allocations are being mailed by HUD to the chief elected officials of each formula grantee. more... 2009 Formula Grant Allocations The official 2009 formula grant allocation amounts are now posted on HUD’s web site. The announcement letters of these allocations are being mailed by HUD to the chief elected officials of each formula grantee. more... How to Find Help Local Resources To find local HIV/AIDS Housing Assistance, contact your local HUD Field Office or local grantee. Local Resources... Office of HIV/AIDS Housing Office of Community Planning and Development U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 Seventh St., SW, Room 7212 Washington, DC 20410-7000 Phone: (202) 708-1934 Fax: (202) 708-9313 1-800-877-8339 Email: HOPWA@hud.gov

Housing as a base from which to receive care
National Commission on AIDS

The first step to better health is a roof over your head
HOPWA Housing resident, Chicago

The Need for HIV/AIDS Housing Assistance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that over one million Americans are living with HIV and AIDS. Throughout many communities, persons living with HIV or AIDS risk losing their housing due to compounding factors, such as increased medical costs and limited incomes or reduced ability to keep working due to AIDS and related illnesses. Stable housing is the cornerstone of HIV/AIDS treatment, allowing persons with HIV/AIDS to access comprehensive healthcare and adhere to complex HIV/AIDS drug therapies.

HUD's HOPWA Response

To address housing needs for low-income persons who are living with HIV/AIDS and their families, HUD manages the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program. The HOPWA program is the only Federal program dedicated to address the housing needs of persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families. Funds are distributed to states and cities by formula allocations and made available as part of the area’s Consolidated Plan. In addition, some projects are selected in national competitions to serve as service delivery models or operate in non-formula areas. Grantees partner with nonprofit organizations and housing agencies to provide housing and support to beneficiaries.

Housing Options

Persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families may require housing that provides emergency, transitional, or long-term affordable solutions. A variety of HOPWA programs and projects provide short-and long-term rental assistance, operate community residences or make use of other supportive housing facilities developed to address needs of persons who are living with HIV/AIDS and related challenges. HOPWA Technical Assistance is also available to help manage program resources.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

• HOPWA Fact Sheets


• Administering HOPWA Housing Assistance


• Permanent Housing Placement Services


• Short-Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility (STRMU) Assistance


• Short-Term Office of HIV/AIDS Housing




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