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Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA)

Managing Agency U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development http://www.hud.gov/

Program Description

The Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) program provides housing assistance for people living with HIV/AIDS. In some cases, HOPWA assistance will include chemical dependency treatment, mental health treatment, nutritional services, job training and placement assistance, and assistance with daily living.

General Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this program, you must have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and meet certain income standards. Your local administering agency will determine if you meet the income eligibility standards for the program.

Your Next Steps

The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.

Application Process

To apply, contact your local administering agency. To find your local agency go to: http://www.hudhre.info/index.cfm?do=viewLocalHopwaPrgm

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Program Contact Information

For more information about this program go to: http://www.hudhre.info/index.cfm?do=viewHopwaHome

For additional resources for homeless persons or persons at risk of becoming homeless go to: http://www.hudhre.info/index.cfm?do=viewHomelessResources