HIV/AIDS Housing

Information by State  Esta página en español  Print version   What's New HIV and H1N1 Guidance HOPWA 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. View this guide here... National Performance Profile 08-09 View report... 2009 HOPWA accomplishment reports Unmet Needs Reported by HOPWA Grantees as of 10-1-09, (pending verification) View report... HOPWA Performance Profiles HOPWA Performance Profiles are posted quarterly and can be found here... 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... Helpful Tools HUDHRE.info HOPWA Listserv Sign-up AIDS.gov Local Resources To find local HIV/AIDS Housing Assistance, contact your local HUD Field Office or local grantee. Local Resources...

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

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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 Program

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.

2009 Results and Analysis: The HOPWA program exceeded its FY2009 performance goals.

HOPWA projects that provide for permanent supportive housing have exceeded the annual goal that 85 percent for those receiving housing assistance will achieve housing stability. This assessment was made for the 23,862 households who benefited from HOPWA permanent housing projects. Grantees reported that of those receiving tenant based rental assistance, 95 percent achieved housing stability and five percent were reported as unstably housed. Further, 91 percent of beneficiaries of permanent housing facilities achieved stable housing outcomes in community residences.

Other HOPWA projects addressed short-term needs for 34,505 households. These projects also exceeded their annual goal that 60 percent for those receiving short term and transitional housing will result in stable housing or reduced risks of homelessness. Grantees reported that 92 percent achieved housing stability or reduced risks of homelessness. By type of project, 95 percent of households who received short-term rent, mortgage, and utility (STRMU) assistance have stable housing outcomes or reduced risks of homelessness. In addition, 70 percent of those receiving transitional housing assistance achieved housing stability or reduced risks of homelessness. The STRMU assistance is limited to no more than 21 weeks in a 52 week period and offers a support used to address a presenting risk of homelessness such as housing eviction. While addressing the current need, these reports noted that 48 percent of STRMU beneficiaries have an on-going housing need that will most likely reoccur.

National Performance Profile 08-09

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	HOPWA Fact Sheets   Administering HOPWA Housing Assistance   Permanent Housing Placement Services   Short-Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility (STRMU) Assistance   Short-Term Supported Housing
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