The HOPWA Program is the only federal program dedicated to the housing needs of people living with HIV/AIDS and their families.

About

HOPWA supports persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) by providing them with safe and sanitary housing and an overall stable living environment. In addition, HOPWA provides the supportive services necessary to maintain housing stability, gain better access to care, and enhance quality of life.

Eligibility

Low-income persons (at or below 80 percent of area median income) that are medically diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and their families are eligible to receive HOPWA-funded assistance.

Federal Definition of Eligible Person

Program History

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HOPWA Regulations

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Eligible Services

Housing Assistance
  • Tenant-based or project-based rental assistance
  • Conversion, lease, and repair to facilities
  • New construction
  • Short-term rent, mortgage, and utility payments to prevent homelessness
Supportive Services
  • Permanent housing placement
  • Employment and education services
  • Personal assistance
  • Assistance gaining access to local, State, and Federal benefits and services
  • Resources and referrals for the following:
    • Drug and alcohol abuse treatment and counseling
    • Daycare
    • Nutritional services
    • Intensive care (when required)
    • Physical and mental health

Resources

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The City of Baltimore is the HOPWA grantee for the Baltimore-Towson Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (EMSA).

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Contact the HOPWA Program through Coordinated Access

Primary Number

410-935-9862
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Secondary Number

410-545-1511
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