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HOUSING PROGRAMS - Program Descriptions
HISC - Housing Information Services Clearinghouse
This program, funded by the L.A. Housing Department through Housing Opportunities for People With AIDS (HOPWA) Program, provides information and referrals to individuals with HIV/AIDS, their families and service providers.
The program provides information on housing-related programs, services, options and topics, as well as referrals to an array of housing options including emergency shelters, transitional housing, independent living, licensed residential care facilities, shared housing, sober living facilities, hospices and skilled nurse facilities, among others.
Under the Housing Information and Referral component, we provide information to people living with HIV/AIDS and their families, and to HIV/AIDS service providers assisting their clients in accessing housing. The program offers current information and referrals to an array of housing-related services and housing options in Los Angeles County, including:
- independent housing (apartments, etc.)
- emergency shelters
- transitional housing
- residential programs
- rental assistance programs
- voicemail box services
- pre-paid phone cards
HOPWA-STAP - Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS / Short Term Assistance Program
The HOPWA-STAP program was designed to provide resources and incentives to devise long-term comprehensive strategies for meeting housing needs of persons living with HIV/AIDS.
The HOPWA-STAP program offers qualified clients and their families financial assistance in the form of move-in grants and stap grants.
A Move-in grant can be used to pay security deposit and First Month rent. Maximum for individual per grant is $1800.00 and for Family is $2,700.00.
A stap grant Maximum for individual per grant is $600.00 and for Family is $900.00.
HOPWA-STAP Handbook for Case Managers
Program Objective
Participating Agencies
Eligibility Requirements
Low Income Component
Family Unit Status
Types of Grants Assistance Available: Documents Required for Move-In Grant
Documents Required for Section 8 Move-In Grant
Documents Required for STAP Grant
The Emergency Hotel and Meal Voucher Program can provide emergency hotel vouchers to individuals who have been referred by a case manager at APLA or another agency as long as they qualify for the program. The Hotel/Meal Voucher program is only accessible by a Case Manager or Housing Case Manager, either at APLA or another AIDS Service Organization. The Voucher program also provides three meals a day for the client and family members. This program is also available to clients with significant others or family members who are also in need of emergency shelter and food.
Eligibility Guidelines
- Persons diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, and their families, who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless, or in transition to stable housing.
- Living in, or moving to L.A. County.
- Must have a long term housing plan
To apply for an Emergency Hotel/Meal Voucher:
- Get a referral from your case manager
Quick Reference for Emergency Hotel/Meal Voucher Procedure:
Section 8 is a subsidized housing program offered through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and through HOPWA. Section 8 provides indefinite rental subsidies for qualified individuals and their families.
Adding People to the Household Under Section 8
Areas Accepting City Vouchers
Areas Accepting County Vouchers
Case Management: "Who Do I Contact?"
Damages and Repairs to the Unit
Don't Lose Your Section 8
Eligibility Requirements for Section 8
Living with Section 8
Section 8 Fair Market Rents, HUD Schedule for Los Angeles County
Starting the Process of Section 8
