Housing assistance · federal
HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly provides capital advances to nonprofit sponsors to develop rental housing with supportive services for very low-income people age 62+, paired with project-based rental assistance contracts that hold tenant rents at 30% of adjusted income. Tenants typically must be 62+ with household income at or below 50% of area median income. Section 202 buildings often coordinate light supportive services (meals, transportation, case management) and are commonly co-financed with LIHTC. The program description URL now redirects to the HUD Multifamily Programs hub.
Who qualifies
Households with at least one member age 62 or older, with very low income (generally <=50% of area median income).
What it covers
Project-based rental assistance limiting tenant rent to 30% of adjusted income; capital subsidy to nonprofit sponsors; supportive services coordination.
How to apply
Apply directly at a Section 202 property; vacancies are tracked via local PHAs and HUD Resource Locator.
Source www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/mfh/progdesc/eld202