HCS provides assistance to people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) through the following programs
Persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) who are experiencing homelessness, unstable housing, foreclosure, poor housing conditions, or other housing related problems can contact Housing Counseling Service’s MHAP Program for housing services. MHAP staff will assist HOPWA eligible households develop a plan to respond to housing barriers and explore housing options.
Additionally, all housing consumers are encouraged to utilize the wide array of housing services at HCS. Aside from specialized services for PLWHA, HCS offers a wide variety of free counseling, training, and technical assistance to home buyers, homeowners, tenants, and homeless persons. Please call the MHAP Program at (202) 667-2681 to learn more about the services at HCS.
Emergency Financial Assistance Program (EFA)
Short Term Rental, Mortgage, and Utility Program (STRMU)
Sustainable Housing Assistance Rental Program (SHARP)
Housing Independence Through Employment Program (HITE)
Housing Pathways To Independence Program (HPI)
Transitional Opportunity Program (TOP)
Emergency Financial Assistance Program (EFA)
Short Term Rental, Mortgage, and Utility Program (STRMU)
Sustainable Housing Assistance Rental Program (SHARP)
Housing Independence Through Employment Program (HITE)
Senior Transitional Opportunity Program (S-TOP)
Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA)
Housing Case Management Services
Emergency Financial Assistance Program (EFA)
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HCS provides financial assistance to persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) who are experiencing financial hardship. This assistance is offered through the Emergency Financial Assistance (EFA) Program. Financial assistance can be provided to help with housing related costs, including delinquent rent, mortgage and utility/telephone bills as well as first month’s rent, and moving costs. Additionally financial assistance can be provided for emergency food, and emergency medication costs.
PLWH and community case managers may use the EFA Application submission button above to access the EFA Program application. PLWH may also contact HCS for assistance applying for EFA Program assistance.
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$165,000 |
$193,400 |
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$250,200 |
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The Sustainable Housing Assistance Rental Program provides temporary financial support with the goal of increasing housing stability and improving health for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Download the SHARP Brochure for more information.
Who is Eligible?
Click Here to download a SHARP Application or contact Housing Counseling Services at (202) 667-2681 for more information regarding this program.
The MHAP Program allows persons living with HIV (PLWH) to apply for financial assistance offered through the Short Term Rental, Mortgage, and Utility (STRMU) Program. STRMU can provide financial assistance in the following areas:Â delinquent rent, delinquent utilities, and delinquent mortgage.
The Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA) program provides a long-term subsidy serving residents living in D.C., Prince Georges, Charles, and Calvert County living with HIV/AIDS.
Download the HITE brochure  for more information.
The Housing Independence Through Employment (HITE) program seeks to assist highly motivated individuals in achieving their highest level of economic and housing independence through employment and housing support for up to 12 months. Appropriate candidates must be able to develop a plan to enhance their economic independence within a 12 month period. Due to the time-limited nature of services associated with the HITE program, it is not intended to serve persons in need of long-term or permanent support services or rental assistance.
Who is Eligible?
If you are interested in applying to the program, click Here to download a HITE Application or call (202) 667-2681Â to receive more information.Â
The HPI Program assists people living with HIV (PLWH) who have been newly diagnosed in the last 12 months and/or PLWH who are not virally suppressed. Program participants are expected to engage in intensive case management support to secure housing and economic stability to transition to housing independence within 12-24 months. HPI participants will receive a rental subsidy, contribute 30% of their income to an escrow account, and maintain weekly case management engagements in order to achieve housing and financial independence.
How to Apply
HPI applicants will be assessed by the internal case management team, and if basic criteria are met, they will complete a transitional referral application with the case manager. After applying, applicants will receive a document checklist and timeframe to submit eligibility documents. Once all documents are received and reviewed, if determined eligible, an applicant will receive an eligibility letter. Applicants will then complete an assessment with the program case manager, and a proposal is submitted for final review.
The Transitional Opportunities Program (TOP) is a short-term transitional housing program that provides supportive housing to single adults living with HIV for up to 12 months. TOP participants must be able to demonstrate the capacity to live independently and adhere to program guidelines while engaging in weekly case management and completing productivity documentation. TOP participants will be supported through a rental subsidy and will be responsible for paying 30% of their income towards the rent.
The Senior Transitional Opportunities Program (TOP) is a short-term transitional housing program that provides supportive housing to seniors (58+) and/or disabled single adults living with HIV for up to 12 months. STOP participants must be able to demonstrate the capacity to live independently and adhere to program guidelines while engaging in weekly case management and completing productivity documentation. STOP participants will be supported through a rental subsidy and will be responsible for paying 30% of their income towards the rent.
How to Apply
STOP applicants will be assessed by the internal case management team, and if basic criteria are met, they will complete a transitional referral application with the case manager. After applying, applicants will receive a document checklist and timeframe to submit eligibility documents. Once all documents are received and reviewed, if determined eligible, an applicant will receive an eligibility letter. Applicants will then complete an assessment with the program case manager, and a proposal is submitted for final review.
Limited emergency housing options are available through Homes for Hope. Emergency housing is available on a first come first served basis for a period of up to and not to exceed, 60 days.
How to Apply
Applicants for emergency housing will be assessed by the internal case management team, and if basic criteria are met, they will complete a transitional referral application with the case manager. After applying, applicants will receive a document checklist and timeframe to submit eligibility documents. Once all required documents are received, the package will be sent to the emergency housing partner, Homes for Hope, and intake will be scheduled.
