Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) | Essex County Division of Citizen Services
Assists income-eligible individuals with disabilities like HIV/AIDS by offering housing aid and information services, ensuring they maintain housing stability and avoid homelessness, with eligibility limited to US citizens.
Physical Address
50 S Clinton St, East Orange, NJ 07018
Hours
Mon - Fri 8am - 4:00 pm
Fax
973-395-8493
Fax
973-395-8493
Voice
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Application process
Please call the office for more information and/or to apply. Applications are handled in person with a case manager. Required documentation includes: - Documented status of HIV/AIDS, including HIV letter and lab reports - Documented income that does not exceed 30% of the median income for the area, per household size - State photo identification or passport - Birth certificate - Social Security card - Documentation for all eligible dependents in the household (Birth certificate, Social Security card)
Eligibility
Open to Essex County residents who have HIV/AIDS and are in need of housing assistance. Income eligibility restrictions do apply.
Agency info
Essex County Division of Citizen Services
Provides assistance to the homeless and imminently homeless citizens. Services include assistance for shelter, soup kitchen meals, rental and mortgage assistance, utility assistance, and other supportive services.