The Housing Opportunity Program for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) provides housing assistance and supportive services to help low-income persons living with HIV and their households establish or maintain affordable and stable housing, reduce their risk of homelessness, and improve their access to health care and supportive services.
The HOPWA program is the only Federal program dedicated to the housing needs of people living with HIV/AIDS and is funded by grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Applicants must meet eligibility requirements which include proof of HIV/AIDS diagnosis and income guidelines. There is an income limit depending on household size that will be determined prior to services provided. HOPWA staff are required to have written confidentiality policies and to assure confidentiality of client names, information, and records as it relates to their HIV-status.
HP establishes permanent residency where continued occupancy in the unit is expected. The program begins in October 2023 and can pay for the following:
Applicants will also receive case management services that provides linkage to other services and works with the household to accomplish short-and long-term goals.
Long-term rental assistance program that maximizes independence for residents.
The program only pays for City’s portion of the rent and Landlord has to be willing to do business with the City of Fort Worth and register as an official City of Fort Worth vendor for assistance.
Individuals must upload the following documents to be eligible for assistance from the HOPWA program.
HOPWA application
Email us at HOPWA@FortWorthTexas.gov for more information and to set an appointment.
The HOPWA program has strict confidentiality procedures protecting the client’s personal information. Confidentiality restrictions are a federal requirement for HOPWA. The City of Fort Worth follows HUD's HOPWA Confidentiality guidelines.
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