Bienestar works with Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), a short-term assistance program that provides community members with emergency help with rent, mortgage, utilities, and assistance with the first month’s rent, security deposit, and utility connection fees.

How to apply:

1. Call Bienestar today.
2. Collect the required documents and bring them with you. This includes:
   1. HIV+ Diagnosis within the last 12 months.
   2. Rental agreement or mortgage statement.
   3. Proof of income for the past three months
   4. Bank statements for the past three months
   5. Proof of residence.
   6. Photo ID (CA) Card.
   7. Additional documents may be required.

Eligibility

1. Must be HIV+
2. Must be living in or moving to Los Angeles County
3. Must have a source of income that does not exceed 80 percent of the area median income in Los Angeles County.
4. Must be willing to work with a Housing Specialist to address those issues that threaten your ability to obtain/maintain safe, decent, and affordable housing.
5. Additional eligibility criteria may apply depending on the financial assistance request.

For more information and/or to apply, please call us today:

Jose Guerrero (he/el)
Housing Specialist
jguerrero@bienestar.org
(866) 590-6411 ext. 204