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Comprehensive MAP Housing Resources

Renter's Guide to Finding and Keeping Housing

Minnesota HIV Housing Coalition Needs Assessment - May 2002
This report updates the previous 1995 and 1997 HIV housing needs assessments to identify and inform the community of the current housing needs for people living with HIV and their families. The report documents the epidemiological profile and trends of HIV in Minnesota, changes in HIV disease and the implications for housing needs, a current analysis of affordable housing availability, a discussion of the HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS) program and how Minnesota has spent its HOPWA dollars, and priorities and recommendations.

Housing Happenings articles from the MAP AIDSLine Brief

The Invisible Homeless January/February 2003, Vol. 9, Issue 1
Homelessness remains a persistent, complex and difficult problem. Some aspects of homelessness are very visible to all of us. But for every homeless person we see on the street, there are hundreds more who are invisible to us.

HOPWA in Minnesota November/December 2002, Vol. 8, Issue 4
Describes how Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds are allocated and used in Minnesota.

New HIV Housing Needs Assessment August/September 2002, Vol. 8,
Issue 3
Highlights from the recently completed 2002 HIV Housing Needs Assessment Update.

Affordable Housing - Affordable to Who? Spring 2002, Vol. 8, Issue 2
The Metropolitan Council announces that $170,000 is considered affordable for a new home. How is that determined, and how does it affect people living with HIV in the Twin Cities?

Finding Housing While Living with Chemical Dependency, Winter 2002,
Vol. 8, Issue 1
Changes in federal law that affect housing for people convicted of drug-related criminal activity.

Housing Challenges for Immigrants and Refugees in Minnesota November/December 2001, Vol. 7, Issue 4
Multiple barriers that immigrants face in their search for housing.

Minnesota Energy Programs August/September 2001, Vol. 7, Issue 3
Energy assistance and other programs that help pay heating costs through the winter.

Housing Assistance in Greater Minnesota May/June 2001, Vol. 7 Issue 2
Resources for rental housing and homeownership assistance in Greater Minnesota.

Housing Discrimination March 2001, Vol. 7, Issue 1
Types of housing discrimination and the use of reasonable accommodation.

Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS October 2000 , Vol. 6, Issue 7
Highlights of Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) and its use in Minnesota.

Substance Use September 2000 , Vol. 6, Issue 6
Checklist to determine if your substance use is affecting your housing.

Affordable Housing August 2000 , Vol. 6, Issue 5
What does affordable housing mean for people who are HIV-positive?

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