What is Section 202?
The Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program was established in 1959 and is dedicated to help senior citizens, 62 years and older, with very low income.
Through this program, the federal government provides loans and capital advances to non-profit entities for the construction of housing targeted specifically for senior citizens.
This is the only program that is exclusively for seniors. The Section 202 program gives seniors the option to live independently, in a safe environment, while still having help available for tasks such as changing clothes or with meals and is similar to Section 811, also known as the Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities program.
Records show that Section 202 rental properties perform better than other HUD programs in regards to physical inspections. The majority of the properties have grab rails, ramps or level entrances and have units that are wheelchair accessible, and many have community spaces for recreational activities.
Many Section 202 properties also have “Service Coordinators” on staff to help determine whether you may need some assistance, such as with medications or bathing, but these formal services are not covered by the HUD (Department of Housing and Urban Development), so contact your insurance provider and verify what you may qualify for.
There are no rules in the Section 8 guidelines that state that you may not lease or buy a car while receiving Section 8 housing. You may lease or buy a car as long as you have reported your full income and still have enough money left over.
Do I Qualify for Section 202 and How do I Apply?
To qualify for Section 202, you must be at least 62 years old and have a household income of below 50% of the area’s median income. If you would like to know your area’s median income, the HUD has a quick tool you can use.
To use the tool click HERE. Once the page loads, you can choose to see the lists for individuals or families. Once you’ve selected, another page will load where you must choose your state and area. Once you finish, you will get your selected area’s median income information.
To apply for Section 202 you may contact your local PHA office and ask if they have a list with Section 202 properties available, check property rental websites such as Zillow, or if you know of a Section 202 property, give them a visit or call and ask for their application process.
Keep in mind that you will also need to provide additional information and documentation such as, birth certificate, identification, income and asset information and social security number.
Differences Between Section 202 and Section 8
Section 8 and Section 202 are both low-income housing programs created to help people in need secure a clean and safe place to live, but there are a few differences between them.
Section 202 was created specifically for low-income senior citizens over the age of 62, while Section 8 is for people of any age that meet the requirements.
Section 202 provides loans and capital advances to ensure low-income housing is constructed and made available to seniors in need, while Section 8 provides housing vouchers to low-income families or individuals in need.
Delegated Processing of Section 202 and Section 811 Programs
To help move along faster the processing procedures for Section 202 and Section 811, there are state and local housing agencies that are selected and used as Delegated Processing Agencies (DPA).
This increments the amount of staff available, making the process faster and easier. This process is recognized under Section 2835(B) of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008.
Good morning! Thank you for taking your time out for us poor folks, inflation suppose to go up again and it's really hit is hard in AZ, we can't find anything , everything's been taken up by homeless first, etc so on and so forth.
Zir was to late for me or to get in one of these, it's getting really cold windy and nasty. I'll looking here again, thanks I'll go see own there again. They do not answer their phones.
Thank you again, Julie
You’re welcome, Julie.
For any inquiries, you may contact your local HUD office. If you need more clarifications please visit http://www.hud.gov.
I have been trying to get section 8 when I had my one dependent. I was never able to get it. It was always some kind of hang up. Now that I am a senior with no dependents. I am still trying to get some kind of affortable low income housing for myself now that I am all along.
Hello, please visit the PHA office in your locality to submit an application for the Section 8 housing voucher. Check here to get a list of the PHA addresses in your area.
Will someone please send me info on how to get an application
Hello, to submit an application for Section 8 housing voucher, you can either visit the nearest PHA office to fill and submit your application or you can also submit an application via the HUD website.
I would like to apply for 202 ,how do I go about it???
Hi, you can apply for the Section 202 by visiting the PHA office or submitting an application online at the HUD website.
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I’m so desperate to find and have a place of my own please I need all the help that I can get would you please help me
People to contact
Hi, kindly submit an application for the Section 8 housing assistance through the HUD website or the PHA office close by.
My mother lives with my husband,my son and I and we’re trying to get her into her own apartment. She’s trying to change everything that we have established in our house to suit her ,rather than she adjust to the fact that she is not in her house anymore. Can you please text on how we can get her into a house ?
Hello Leslie,
I feel sorry for your mother! I think it is just because she is old and wants more of your attention most especially if she has already an illness. But if you still insist to do so, you can go check some of our articles that might help you with your concern.
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Hello my name is Helen and I’m trying to get assistance for me and my husband to move in to an affordable house, right now he is sick and not working but receiving pensions. With the rate going in the market is getting expensive, can someone advise me on how to start the process of applying through section 8.
Hello Helen,
I’m sorry to hear that! Anyways, you have a lot of options to apply for help. Maybe it is best to go to the nearest Public Housing Authority Office and ask them on how to get the fastest program that you and your husband deserve to get.
Lastly, you can read more on this article: https://affordablehousingheroes.com/hud-section-811-disabled/
Thank you!