The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than one million Americans are living with HIV and AIDS. Throughout many communities, persons living with HIV or AIDS risk losing their housing due to increased medical costs or a limited ability to keep work. It is believed one-third to one-half of the persons with AIDS are either homeless or at risk of homelessness. The lack of affordable housing and medically appropriate housing for persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families is an ongoing concern for AIDS housing providers, policy makers, and advocates across the country.

Persons living with HIV/AIDS must have stable housing to access comprehensive healthcare and adhere to complex HIV/AIDS drug therapies. Compounding the problem of housing is the increasing number of persons living not only with HIV/AIDS but also with histories of homelessness, mental illness, and substance abuse.

Technical Assistance

Because of the complexity involved in living with HIV/AIDS, the Department also offers the HOPWA National Technical Assistance (TA) Program. The goal of HOPWA TA is to strengthen the management, operation, and capacity of HOPWA grantees, project sponsors, and potential applicants for HOPWA funding.

HOPWA Technical Assistance Providers                             Searchable HOPWA Report

FY 2007 HOPWA Formula Grant Operating Instructions        HOPWA on hud.gov

Updated 7/16/2010

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