People diagnosed with HIV or AIDS who have health insurance such as Medicaid, Medicare, or other insurance may be eligible for housing assistance, services, and more through the Illinois Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids program also known as HOPWA.
To learn more and get connected to agencies administering HOPWA programs, reach out to your Public Health Department. To find the one near you, click here and then select your County. HOPWA can include any of the following supports:
Short-term rent, mortgage, and utility assistance
Tenant-based rental assistance
Permanent housing placement
Operating assistance for shared housing and community residences
Supportive services to help people maintain housing stability
There are also housing resources for people with HIV or AIDS living in the city of Chicago.