Office of AIDS

Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program (HOPWA)

The Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program provides housing assistance designed to alleviate or prevent homelessness for persons living with HIV/AIDS. 

Cooperative Agreement Information 

• HOPWA Application and Guidance FY 2013-14 (PDF)
• Allocation Guidance FY 2013-14 (PDF)
• HOPWA FY 2013-14 Budget Forms (Excel)  

Resources for Providers

• Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)  
• HUD Community Planning and Development Notice 06-07 - Short-Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance (STRMU) Standards (PDF)
• HUD FAQ - STRMU (PDF)
• HUD Homelessness Resource Exchange
• HOPWA Program Administration Toolkit
• HOPWA Oversight and Monitoring Guide
• HOPWA Financial Management Online Training
• State of California Consolidated Plan and Annual Plan.  These documents include the Annual Plan for utilizing the HOPWA grant.
• State of California Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report.  This document includes HOPWA reporting information.  

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