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Housing Selection

In the search for housing, there are many options available to individuals and caregivers.  Aging Information Network has taken the liberty of categorizing the most widely used types of housing available into two easy to navigate sections.  First is the “Subsidized Housing" Option and second is the "Private Pay Housing" Option.  The difference between the two are defined below.

Subsidized Housing:  Subsidized Housing is a housing option where the full cost of living is not fully placed on the occupant or the party in charge of the occupant, some of the cost of living may be deferred to the government or some other public or private entity.

1. Subsidized Housing Works:  This is housing in which tenants pay less than the going rate for rent or for rent and services.  Subsidized housing receives financial assistance from a government or other public entity to build or operate the development, to help pay for some of the rent and utility costs, or for the provision of services.  Rent prices are typically set or approved by the entity that provides the financial support.  People who meet specified household-income guidelines are eligible to live in subsidized housing.

2. Senior Public Housing:  This housing is regulated by a government agency.  It is restricted for seniors only and the rent is less than an Independent living community.  Sometimes there are specific guidelines one must follow while renting.

3. Share Living Residence:  This is housing for two to ten people who live together as a family.  Residency may be restricted to seniors or may be intergenerational.  This housing may be a shared single-family home or a shared apartment.  Tenants share the finances and upkeep of the residence.  Each has a private bedroom and bath.  All share a common living room, dining room, and kitchen.  Shared living may or may not include activities, supportive services, or personal care services for tenants.  Subsidized versions may be supervised by a government housing agency.

NOTE: To be eligible for certain “Subsidized Housing Options", there may be guideline qualifications that include but are not limited to: health, age, income, number of occupants or dependents, & residency restrictions.

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