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

The Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program provides subsidized affordable apartment communities for elderly persons. These communities are owned by private management companies or an individual private owner. Program participants pay 30% of their net income for rent. You apply for a Section 202 apartment by submitting an application to the property’s management company or landlord. Applicants may apply nationwide, regardless of where they currently live. If the community does not have any available units, you will be placed on a waiting list.

Not all areas have properties that offer the Section 202 program, so check for properties in nearby cities and counties, as well.

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Guide

  1. How Do I Know If I’m Eligible?
    1. Confirm that you meet the basic qualifications.
    2. Calculate your household’s income.
    3. Determine if there are any preferences and/or restrictions.
    4. Be aware of common factors that may disqualify an application.
  2. How Do I Find an Available Section 202 Apartment?
    1. Contact the community through Affordable Housing Online.
    2. Obtain the application.
    3. Complete the application.
    4. Submit the application.
  3. What Happens After Applying for a Section 202 Apartment?
    1. Wait for the housing office to process applications.
    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.