The HOPWA Program provides multifamily housing and related supportive services to low and moderate income families throughout the Houston Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (EMSA) for persons who are HIV positive and their families. Grants are provided to eligible non-profit organizations for acquisition, rehabilitation or conversion, new construction, supportive services associated with housing, rent, mortgage and utility assistance, and program administration. HOPWA supportive services may include activities such as counseling, case management, food preparation, housekeeping, and transportation.
- HOPWA Questions and Answers (.html)
- Listing of all agencies that are currently receiving HOPWA funds (.pdf)
| HUD 2009 Annual Income Limits For Extremely Low-Income, Very Low Income & Low Income Families Under the Housing Act of 1937 | |||
| Released March 19, 2009 | |||
Family |
30% Median |
50% Median |
80% Median |
Size |
(Extremely Low Income) |
(Very Low Income) |
(Low Income) |
1 |
$13,400 | $22,350 | $35,750 |
2 |
$15,300 | $25,500 | $40,850 |
3 |
$17,250 | $28,700 | $45,950 |
4 |
$19,150 | $31,900 | $51,050 |
5 |
$20,700 | $34,450 | $55,150 |
6 |
$22,200 | $37,000 | $59,200 |
7 |
$23,750 | $39,550 | $63,300 |
8 |
$25,300 | $42,100 | $67,400 |
| FY 2009 Median Family Income $63,800 | |||
The service area includes Harris, Montgomery, Liberty, Chambers, Waller, Fort Bend Counties, Austin, Brazoria, Galveston and San Jacinto. Proposals are accepted through a Request For Proposals (RFP) process.
- Proposers seeking funds to request new housing or to rehabilitate existing housing may contact the HCDD HOPWA section at 713.868.8300.
- Proposers seeking to provide financial assistance or other supportive services should contact the HOPWA Program section at 713.868.8300.
HOPWA DOCUMENTS
- HOPWA Monthly Report Form (.doc)
- HOPWA Affordable Housing Compliance Report Summary
- Determining Annual Adjusted Income and Tenant Rent (.doc)
What's New
- Letter to HOPWA Providers
- 2009 HOPWA Funding Application
- 2009 HOPWA Budget Forms
- Additional Signature Forms