What services does the housing department provide?

The housing department at Westbrook Clinic provides various housing services to persons in the community living with HIV.

Services offered include:

Utility assistance
Rental assistance
Mortgage assistance
Long term rental assistance
Security deposit assistance
Emergency hotel stays
Transitional Housing for homeless individuals

Services are funded by the use of HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS), Ryan White, and other funding resources.

How do I qualify for this assistance?

The following must be met:

At least one person in the household must be living with HIV
Reside in Cameron, Hidalgo or Willacy County
Meet certain income restrictions (if applicable)
Demonstrate a need of assistance
Be compliant with current rental unit standards
Must apply with local housing authority under Section 8 or Low Income Housing

How long can I get housing assistance?

Housing assistance timelines are dependent on the service being received and other criteria. Please speak to a housing specialist for more detailed information about how long you can receive housing assistance, if eligible. All services are dependent on funding availability and eligibility.

Hidalgo County Housing Authorities

https://www.mcallenha.org/

https://edinburgha.org/

https://missionha.org/

https://cowha.org/

https://www.mercedes-ha.org/

https://pharrha.org/

https://donnaha.org/

https://lajoyahousing.org/

https://www.hidalgocha.org/en/index.html

Cameron County Housing Authorities

http://cchatx.org/