Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Tenant-Based Rental Assistance

Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Tenant-Based Rental Assistance

The Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Program is a federal program that works with local organizations and nonprofits like Legacy CDC to fund projects that benefit low-income persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families. Safe, stable housing provides the foundation to managing a chronic disease like HIV/AIDS and helps ensure the dignity and wellbeing of the person. Let Legacy CDC help you connect to housing opportunities that will support your health goals.

Initial Eligibility Requirements

Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • At least one household member must live with HIV (24 CFR §574.3)
  • Household annual income cannot exceed 80 percent of area median income per the household’s county of residence (24 CFR §574.3); and
  • The household must reside in Hardin, Jefferson, or Orange county
2025 Adjusted Home Income Limits
AMI % Number of Household Members
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
30 $16,530 $18,700 $21,050 $23,350 $25,250 $27,100 $29,000 $30,850
50 $27,300 $31,200 $35,100 $38,950 $42,100 $45,200 $48,300 $51,450
80 $47,250 $54,000 $60,750 $67,500 $72,900 $78,300 $83,700 $89,100

2025 Adjusted Home Income Limits

1 Household Member
$16,530
2 Household Members
$18,700
3 Household Members
$21,050
4 Household Members
$23,350
5 Household Members
$25,250
6 Household Members
$27,100
7 Household Members
$29,000
8 Household Members
$30,850

1 Household Member
$27,300
2 Household Members
$31,200
3 Household Members
$35,100
4 Household Members
$38,950
5 Household Members
$42,100
6 Household Members
$45,200
7 Household Members
$48,300
8 Household Members
$51,450

1 Household Member
$47,250
2 Household Members
$54,000
3 Household Members
$60,750
4 Household Members
$67,500
5 Household Members
$72,900
6 Household Members
$78,300
7 Household Members
$83,700
8 Household Members
$89,100

Program Services

Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)

A rental assistance service similar to the Housing Choice Voucher program that Subrecipients can provide to help low-income households access affordable housing. Services are not tied to a specific unit, so households may move to a different unit without losing their assistance, subject to individual program rules. The subsidy amount is determined in part based on household income and rental costs associated with the household’s lease.

Short-Term Rental, Mortgage, and Utilities Assistance (STMRU)

Time-limited housing subsidy assistance is designed to prevent homelessness and increase housing stability. Assistance for up to 21 weeks in any 52-week period may be provided. The amount of assistance varies per household depending on funds available, need, and program guidelines

Permanent Housing Placement (PHP)

A supportive housing assistance service used to help households establish permanent residence with a reasonable expectation their occupancy will continue. Eligible costs include application fees, related credit checks, utility hookup fees and deposits, and reasonable security deposits necessary to move persons into permanent housing.

Housing Case Management/Support Services

Housing case management primarily centers around matters related to housing issues, including housing options, stability, and goals. The core functions of HCM should include engagement, assessment, goal-setting, service coordination, and discharge planning.

Application & Assistance Process

Legacy CDC offers housing support through the HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS) Program. Here’s what to expect when you begin the process:

📝 Step 1: Request More Information

To get started, simply click the Apply Now button below. This will allow you to email our HOPWA Housing Coordinator directly to request additional information about the program and how to apply.

📞 Step 2: Intake & Eligibility Screening

After your request is received, a Housing Specialist will contact you to schedule an intake appointment. During this meeting, we will review your documentation, determine eligibility, and discuss your current housing situation.

💬 Step 3: Orientation & Program Overview

If eligible, you’ll be invited to a brief orientation to learn more about the services available, which may include:

  • Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)
  • Short-Term Rent, Mortgage & Utility Assistance (STRMU)
  • Permanent Housing Placement (PHP)
  • Housing Case Management and Supportive Services

🤝 Step 4: Ongoing Support & Case Management

Once enrolled, you’ll work closely with a Housing Specialist to create a personalized housing plan and receive ongoing support tailored to your individual needs.

How to Apply

Click the link below to request an application from our HOPWA Housing Specialist, Arline Ned.

Apply Now