Missouri's Guide to Housing Assistance Programs

RENTAL ASSISTANCE

HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS*

ELIGIBILITY:

• HIV positive
• Enrolled in HIV case management
• 100% of federal poverty or below
• Be assessed for need by case manager

SERVICES:

• Rent subsidy*
• Short term rent, mortgage and utility assistance

Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)* provides low-income* persons with HIV-positive diagnosis assistance in stabilizing their housing in order to avoid homelessness and increase access to essential health care and medications. Consumers must be enrolled in HIV case management and demonstrate that they are actively engaged in medical care.

Available services through HOPWA* in Missouri reflect regional needs and priorities and are coordinated with services provided by the Ryan White* CARE Act and other local, state, and federal programs for low-income* individuals and families.

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[ Cover | Table of Contents | Introduction | What are My Options? | How Do I Qualify? | Financial Eligibility | Applying for Services | When Can I Access Housing? | What Do I Have to Pay? | What if I reside in a Nursing Home? | Affect the Number of Low Income Units | Section 202 | Section 811 | Mainstream Housing | Section 8 | Shelter Plus Care | Housing Opportuntities for Persons with Aids | Low Income Housing Tax Credit | Home Program | First Place Loans | Home Down Payment Assistance | Habitat for Humanlity | Veterans' Affairs | Fannie Mae Home-Choice Loans | USDA 504 | Home Repair Opportunity | Low-income Weatherization | Show Me Loans | Medicaid Waivers | Missouri Property Tax Credit | Other Agencies to Contact | Information to Know: Agency Listing | Glossary ]

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