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What Is the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program?

The Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program allows senior/elderly low-income renters to pay a portion of their monthly income for rent.

Section 202 participants have a unit assigned to them by a federal housing authority, or private property management company. The frequency of waiting list openings varies, depending on the area.

Read this guide to learn how to apply to the Section 811 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program.

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Guide Guide

  1. Who Qualifies for the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program?
    1. Basic Requirements
    2. Income Eligibility
    3. Restrictions and Preferences
    4. Common Disqualifiers
  2. How Do I Find a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Apartment?
  3. How Do I Apply to a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Apartment?
    1. Obtain the application.
    2. Complete the application.
    3. Submit the application.
  4. What Do I Do After Applying for a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Apartment?
    1. Wait for your application to be processed.
    2. Confirm your waiting list status.
    3. Estimate your wait time.
    4. Stay in contact with the property manager.
    5. Attend final in-person eligibility interview.
    6. Move in to offered unit.