HCS provides assistance to people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) through the following programs
HCS administers the Metropolitan Housing Access Program (MHAP) which offers a range of housing services for persons living in the District of Columbia metropolitan region who are HIV+..
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)
Senior Transitional Opportunity Program (S-TOP)
Emergency Housing
Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA)
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
The MHAP Program allows persons living with HIV (PLWH) to apply for financial assistance offered through the District of Columbia Short Term Rental, Mortgage, and Utility (STRMU) Program. STRMU can provide financial assistance in the following areas: 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.
Emergency Financial Assistance (EFA) Program is available through HCS for PLWH Residents of the District of Columbia and Suburban Maryland (Prince George’s County, Montgomery County, Charles County, Calvert County, and Frederick County). EFA financial assistance is supported by the District of Columbia Eligible Metropolitan Area Ryan White Program funding.
PLWH may apply for the EFA Program by contacting the HCS MHAP Program at (202) 667-2681 to schedule an appointment to meet with a HCS Case Manager or a community based Case Manager/Social Worker may submit an EFA application on their behalf.
Household Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
2025 Maximum Income | $78,250 | $105,750 | $133,250 | $160,750 | $188,250 | $215,750 | $243,250 | $270,750 |
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.
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) 900-9471 to receive more information.
HPI Information
The Transitional Opportunities Program (TOP) is a community based transitional housing program that provides supportive housing to single adults living with HIV for up to 18 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.
S-TOP Information
In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code Section 2-1401.01 et seq., (Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
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