Housing
ARE offers HOPWA housing assistance for its consumers through HUD Approved Housing Program:
The HOPWA Program was established by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address the specific needs of person(s) living with HIV/AIDS and their families. HOPWA makes grants to local communities, States, and non-profit organizations for projects that benefit low income persons medically diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and their families.
HOPWA Services:
Clients eligible for HOPWA Housing Assistance include:
Tenant based rental assistance (TBRA):
Is financial assistance to eligible households enabling the consumers to rent fair market-rate units. Eligible costs include rent, and utility costs. HOPWA tenant-based assistance covers a portion of the rent or mortgage payment; the tenant also pays a portion based on their adjusted income or gross income. All units must comply with HUD Housing Quality, occupancy and rent standards. There is a 6 month review on open accounts for updated information and a yearly grant cycle renewal of all accounts. On on-site inspection of the residence is required during the grant cycle.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Medical verification of status is required.
- Have a low income level no earning in excess of 80% of the median income for the area, as defined by Title 24 Code of Federal Regulations Section 574.3.
- The family of an eligible client is also eligible for assistance.
Documentation:
- Lease must be made to clients name and signed by all parties. Yearly or monthly lease is acceptable.
- Utility bill is brought for payment is in past-due status.
- Social Security card and drivers or identification card with picture ID.
- Any form of income receiving. Current pay stub from any person’s living in the residence, W-2’s, income taxes, award letters of any kind and bank statements.
Short term rental, mortgage and utility assistance (STRMU):
Is a time and monetary cap financial assistance to eligible households designed to prevent homelessness and increase housing stability. Consumers are enrolled into a grant cycle year for a maximum period of 21 weeks of assistance or a monetary cap set by the agency. All STRMU housing units must meet HUD Housing Standard Requirements. There is a 6 month review on open accounts for updated information and a yearly grant cycle renewal of all accounts.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Medical verification of status is required.
- Have a low income level no earning in excess of 80% of the median income for the area, as defined by Title 24 Code of Federal Regulations Section 574.3.
- The family of an eligible client is also eligible for assistance.
Documentation Required by HUD guidelines:
- Lease must be made to clients name and signed by all parties. Yearly or monthly lease is acceptable.
- Utility bill is brought for payment is in past-due status.
- Social Security card and drivers or identification card with picture ID.
- Any form of income receiving. Current paystub from any person’s living in the residence, W-2’s, income taxes, award letters of any kind and bank statements.
Links for information:
http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/comm_planning/aidshousing/programs
http://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/HomelessnesstoHomeownership/HIV_AIDs_Housing.htm
http://www.novaregion.org/index.aspx?NID=981
http://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/HomelessnesstoHomeownership/PDFs/HOPWA_fund_area.pdf
Please contact ARE–HOPWA Housing Coordinator for more details or an appointment.
Tom Thayer (540) 536-5394
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