We can help you with housing so you can focus on taking care of your health.
We provide housing and housing services for low‑income people living with HIV in Los Angeles County. Our goal is to help you find and keep safe, stable housing. You can call us or use our online form to make an appointment with a Housing Specialist.
Housing placement depends on what resources are available at the time. If a program is full, we can still help you explore other options or join a waitlist.
Eligibility for Housing Services
Must have an HIV diagnosis
Must be living in or moving to Los Angeles County
Must have a source of income that does not exceed 80% of the area median income in Los Angeles County
Must be willing to work with Housing Specialists to address those issues that threaten your ability to obtain/maintain safe, decent, and affordable housing
Additional eligibility criteria may apply depending on financial assistance request
Financial Assistance Programs
HOPWA Central Coordinating Agency (CCA) Helps with move‑in costs, short‑term rent, utilities, or mortgage payments so clients can stay housed.
Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Short‑term help for people living with HIV who are facing a housing crisis, such as overdue rent or essential housing costs.
Housing Supportive Services
HOPWA Regional Office Program Housing Specialists help clients with housing plans, applications for emergency and long‑term housing, and connections to supportive services.
Regional offices serve: Metro West Regional Office – Los Angeles & West Hollywood South Central Los Angeles Regional Office – Baldwin Hills South Bay Regional Office – Long Beach
West Hollywood Programs For West Hollywood residents living with HIV and seniors aging in place: Non‑medical case management Direct financial assistance for rent and utilities Aging in Place rental subsidies
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Permanent Supportive Housing
Community Housing Options and Independent Supportive Sites (CHOISS) and HOPWA Private TBRA Program
Affordable apartments for individuals living with HIV who have experienced chronic homelessness. Residents pay 30% of their income and receive monthly in‑home support with life skills, budgeting, and healthcare connections.
Intensive Case Management Services (ICMS) Field‑based support for people experiencing homelessness. Services include housing help, medical and mental health linkages, benefits assistance, and crisis support.
Residential Care Facility
Serra Project – Licensed Group Home (Long Beach) A licensed group home for adults living with HIV who need help with daily activities. Residents receive meals, medication support, nursing services, and 24‑hour care at no cost.
Provides assistance for up to 21 weeks in a 52-week period — which may or may not be consecutive — with rent, mortgage, and utilities (gas, electricity, and water). Applicant must have an HIV diagnosis, earn less than 80% of the area median income, live in permanent housing in Los Angeles County, and have a valid rental agreement and proof of residence. Clients living in subsidized housing such as Section 8, Project Based Section 8, Shelter Plus Care, TBRA or PSH are not eligible for STRMU assistance. Clients living in sober living, transitional housing, or congregate living environments are also not eligible for STRMU assistance.
Permanent Housing Placement (PHP)
Provides assistance with reasonable costs to move persons into safe, decent, and affordable permanent housing. PHP provides help with the security deposit, first month’s rent, utility switch-on fees, and past-due balances on utility accounts from a prior unit. Clients can apply for PHP once every three years. Clients that are moving into subsidized housing may receive Permanent Housing Placement assistance (PHP).
Need help?
Call us or use our online form to make an appointment with a Housing Specialist.
