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Bill seeks to launch national pilot program of Section 202, Section 8 intergenerational housing
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 08, 2023
Proposed national legislation would enable affordable senior housing providers to retrofit and improve accessibility at their properties to better support older adult residents who are raising their grandchildren.
Feds make $175 million available for affordable senior housing
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 23, 2022
Up to $174.6 million in federal grant funding was announced Wednesday to support the development of new rental affordable senior housing.
HUD announces $115 million in grants for affordable senior housing projects
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 23, 2024
The federal government has announced the availability of $115 million in grants to develop and improve affordable senior housing for low-income older adults.
Expanding assisted living could address affordability, accessibility issues
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 13, 2023
Recognizing challenges in affordable and accessible housing for the long-term care population, a legislative council tasked with coordinating healthcare and social supports for older adults has delved...
$100 million affordable housing project first to serve LGBT seniors, youth
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 03, 2016
The Los Angeles LGBT Center is planning what it says is the country’s first project that will include affordable housing for both older adults and youth.
2 ways to encourage affordable senior housing: White House report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 28, 2016
Granting density bonuses to developers and permitting “accessory dwelling units” on existing residential properties are two ways that state and local governments can encourage housing development...
Recognizing relevance
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 11, 2016
As we roll into film awards season, one slate in particular grabbed my attention this past week when winners were announced.
House subcommittee spending bill looks to expand affordable senior housing supply
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 10, 2020
The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies on Wednesday passed its fiscal year 2021 spending bill, which includes $860 million for new Section...
Proposed 15 percent cut to Section 202 funding shows ‘tremendous disregard’ for older adult housing...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 14, 2023
A House of Representatives funding proposal that cuts 15% from the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program compared with fiscal year 2023 funding demonstrates a “tremendous disregard”...