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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.
  • Program participants pay 30% of their net income for rent.
  • These properties are owned by private management companies or an individual private owner.

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly 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.