Hopwa - Housing Opportunities For Persons Living With Hiv/aids | Equitas Health

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HIV positive status. Household income must not exceed 300% of Federal Poverty Level. Reside in our service area. Documentation of proof of crisis. The HOPWA program is not available to people living in subsidized housing or people who have accessed the PIPP program. Strict eligibility guidelines: -REQUIRED: documentation of proof of attempted assistance at another local agency for rent/mortage &/or utilities PRIOR to applying through Equitas Health (EX: Catholic Charities, Community Action, Salvation Army) -CANNOT be receiving any form of subsidized housing -CANNOT be receiving/or have accessed PIPP assistance

Documentable proof of crisis (need). Documents for determining eligibility: Identification, medical status (HIV positive), proof of county of residence (utility bill, award letter, lease agreement) and income verification (pay stubs, award letter, etc). Other documents required to complete assistance request will be determined at appointment.

Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm. Appointment only.

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Telephone referrals accepted, Intake by appointment only. Those seeking this service will need to bring documents for determining eligibility: Identification, medical status (HIV positive), proof of county of residence (utility bill, award letter, lease agreement), and income verification (pay stubs, award letter, etc).

No fees.

Ashland County, Ohio Richland County, Ohio Huron County, Ohio