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FINDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Finding Affordable Housing
Understanding Low-Income Housing Differences
There are four major types of senior housing that provide below market rate housing for seniors :1) Section 8 project based 2) Section 42 3) Section 8 voucher
4) Public housing
Section 8 project-based housing calculates the rent on the income of the senior who is renting, usually 30% of the household's adjusted gross income. Apartments are located in specific buildings.
Section 42 calculates its rent is based on the median household income in the community where the housing is located. The discount applied to the market rate is based on the amount of the tax credit agreement developed with local community development authorities.
Section 8 voucher rent is based on the renter’s income. The individual is given a voucher that she/he can use in any apartments/house/etc. in the USA, as long as the owner/manager will accept a section 8 voucher. However, a voucher cannot be used in section 8 project-based housing. Public Housing is government owned and managed rental units for low-income households. Some units are reserved for seniors or people with disabilities. Most units cost 30% of the household's adjusted gross income, and some units have a fixed rent amount.
Section 8 project-based housing calculates the rent on the income of the senior who is renting, usually 30% of the household's adjusted gross income. Apartments are located in specific buildings.
Section 42 calculates its rent is based on the median household income in the community where the housing is located. The discount applied to the market rate is based on the amount of the tax credit agreement developed with local community development authorities.
Section 8 voucher rent is based on the renter’s income. The individual is given a voucher that she/he can use in any apartments/house/etc. in the USA, as long as the owner/manager will accept a section 8 voucher. However, a voucher cannot be used in section 8 project-based housing. Public Housing is government owned and managed rental units for low-income households. Some units are reserved for seniors or people with disabilities. Most units cost 30% of the household's adjusted gross income, and some units have a fixed rent amount.
More information about housing available in our service are will be available soon
Tours of local senior housing communities. -
Currently suspended due to covid precautions.
Learn about the types of seniors housing in the local community - market rate and subsidized, independent living and assisted living. Benefit from hearing the answers to all the questions from a small group of seniors. At the end of the tour you will know about different options in housing features and price points, have a list of local housing communities and a guide with questions you may want to ask when you tour on your own. Each tour during a year is unique in the 3 local seniors housing communities it visits. Ride in the comfort of an air conditioned, handicapped accessible mini-bus.