Administering HOPWA
Administering HOPWA
Specialized Housing
Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA)
This page contains resources for agencies, grantees, and partners who administer the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) program. If you are looking to apply for HOPWA assistance, please visit the Get Help section.
HOPWA Formula Application
Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) awards HOPWA funding to partner agencies through a competitive application process.
2026 HOPWA Formula Competitive Application coming soon.
Program Guidelines
Eligible Activities
HOPWA funds can be used for a variety of housing and support activities.
- Tenant-based rental assistance.
- Emergency housing assistance.
- Short-term rent, mortgage, and utility payments to prevent homelessness.
- Permanent housing placement costs, such as application fees and security deposits.
- Supportive services, such as case management, alcohol and drug abuse services.
- Resource identification, which includes costs related to landlord outreach, creating brochures.
- Housing information that assists clients in locating housing and referral information.
- Administrative expenses.
Program Regulations
To receive HOPWA assistance, clients must be at or below 80 percent of the area median income and have a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS.
All program activities must comply with applicable HOPWA regulations.