AVOL offers a variety of housing programs for eligible clients living with HIV/AIDS.

Housing Subsidy Programs

Shelter Plus Care

    • A rental subsidy program that provides rental assistance for hard-to-serve homeless persons with disabilities in connection with supportive services funded from sources outside the program.
    • Households pay 30% of their income toward rent.
    • The Lexington Housing Authority provides the subsidy; AVOL provides case management.

Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)

    • Another rental subsidy program
    • Households pay 30% of their income toward rent
    • Maximum length of subsidy is two years

KY HEARTH “On Your Feet” Program

    • Another rental subsidy program for homeless individuals or individuals at risk for homelessness
    • Lasts from 3 – 18 months
    • Not available in Fayette County

Housing Facility Programs

Rainbow Apartments

    • Transitional housing units for those who are HIV positive and homeless or imminently homeless.
    • The complex also includes a short-term unit for those traveling to Lexington for medical care who are in need of overnight lodging.
    • Primary purpose is to help individuals stabilize their situation and transition back out into the community and into permanent housing.

Solomon House

    • Seven bedroom community residence providing assisted living for persons with AIDS.
    • Seeks to provide a home-like atmosphere and caring environment for each of the residents while meeting the individual daily living needs of each person.
    • There is a nursing assistant on staff at all times, and a full-time house manager for case management oversees the program on site.