HOPWA — Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS

Administered by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) · hudexchange.info

The only federal housing program solely dedicated to people living with HIV/AIDS. Provides rental assistance, transitional housing, and supportive services for low-income individuals and families affected by HIV.

Eligibility requirements

✓Living with HIV/AIDS diagnosis
✓Low income — typically at or below 80% Area Median Income
✓US resident

Insider tip

HOPWA services are delivered through local grantees (usually city or county agencies). Search the HUD Exchange HOPWA grantee locator or contact your local AIDS service organization — they know which agencies have active housing slots.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at hudexchange.info →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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