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Affordable Housing for Elderly

methodology: housing_first

By developing and operating income-restricted, age-targeted housing for low-income seniors, we reduce housing insecurity and promote stability, because stable, affordable, and accessible housing is foundational to health and well-being in aging populations. This strategy centers on the development and long-term management of dedicated affordable housing units for elderly individuals, primarily using federal programs like HUD Section 202. It emphasizes both financial accessibility and age-appropriate design to address the unique vulnerabilities of seniors—such as fixed incomes, health challenges, and social isolation—thereby enabling aging in place and reducing displacement risk. While some organizations layer in supportive services or service coordination, the core mechanism across all instances is the provision of stable, subsidized housing as the primary intervention.

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activities of those orgs
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who runs it

Organizations running this strategy · 202

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what it looks like in practice

Activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Operate low-income housing for elderly and handicapped individuals MONSIGNOR ADAMSKI VILLAGE HOUSING DEVELO
    direct service
    Manages a housing project that provides affordable housing to elderly and disabled residents.
  • Provides housing to elderly individuals SHOREFRONT TOWERS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATION
    direct service
    Offers residential housing specifically for elderly individuals, as reported in IRS Form 990 filings.
  • Development and operation of affordable housing units SEBCO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY INC
    direct service
    Develops, constructs, and operates affordable housing units across the South Bronx, including over 6,000 units in approximately 450 buildings, with individual projects ranging from 32 to 429 units. Projects include both new construction and rehabilitation of properties, many under federal programs such as HUD Section 8 and Section 202.
  • Operation of homeless shelters and senior centers under city contracts SEBCO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY INC
    direct service
    Operates two homeless shelters under contract with the NYC Department of Homeless Services and two senior citizen centers under contract with the NYC Department for the Aging, providing targeted housing and support services for vulnerable populations.
  • Provides subsidized apartment rentals for low-income senior citizens COUNCIL TOWERS III HDFC
    direct service
    Offers affordable housing units to low-income seniors through subsidized apartment rentals.
  • Operating affordable senior housing complex ROCHESTER GENERAL HUDSON HOUSING INC
    direct service
    Operates a 55-unit apartment complex for low-income senior citizens in compliance with Section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959.
  • Develop new affordable housing communities SMOKEY HOLLOW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY INC
    direct service
    Plans and constructs new affordable housing developments, such as La Madre Landing in Central New York and a 52-unit community with a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, including units specifically designed for individuals with disabilities.
  • Foster community engagement and resident well-being in senior housing SMOKEY HOLLOW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY INC
    direct service
    Supports resident quality of life by operating community rooms, hosting social events such as holiday dinners and bingo, organizing weekly grocery transportation, and facilitating access to meals and social services.
  • Operate and manage affordable housing projects for low-income populations SMOKEY HOLLOW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY INC
    direct service
    Manages over 3,100 affordable housing units across 68 properties in New York State, serving seniors, families, and individuals with low income. Projects are developed and managed from concept through completion, tailored to local community needs.
  • Provide rent-subsidized senior housing through HUD programs SMOKEY HOLLOW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY INC
    direct service
    Operates multiple senior housing properties across New York State under the HUD Section 202/8 HAP program, offering rent subsidies set at 30% of residents’ monthly adjusted income for individuals aged 62 and older or those with mobility impairments.
  • Provide rental assistance through federal voucher programs SMOKEY HOLLOW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY INC
    direct service
    Administers Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) programs to provide rental assistance for over 1,300 low-income families in Onondaga County, enabling access to affordable and stable housing.
  • Provide supportive housing with accessibility features and social services SMOKEY HOLLOW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY INC
    direct service
    Offers integrated supportive housing units for individuals with mental health diagnoses and intellectual or developmental disabilities, including accessible units for those with mobility, hearing, or vision impairments. Provides access to on-site service coordinators, social workers, Meals on Wheels, and other support services.
  • Develops and operates affordable housing for elderly individuals EAST RIVER ROAD HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATION
    direct service
    Develops and operates housing projects for elderly individuals under Section 202 of the National Affordable Housing Act.
  • Providing affordable housing for elderly and physically challenged individuals BROWN PARK HOUSING CORP
    direct service
    Operates affordable housing programs specifically serving elderly and physically challenged individuals, offering residential units designed to meet their needs.
  • Operate transitional housing and social rehabilitation program GEORGE DALY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY INC
    direct service
    Provides transitional housing and social rehabilitation services for 88 homeless individuals over the age of 45.
  • Operates affordable senior housing HEUVELTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
    direct service
    Provides 24 units of one-bedroom housing for low-income elderly residents.
  • Benefits enrollment and social services COUNCIL TOWERS II HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATION C/O MET COUNCIL
    direct service
    Offers direct assistance with SNAP and Medicaid applications, emergency financial aid, emergency kosher food packages, career training, and legal assistance for low-income individuals and seniors.
  • Subsidized senior housing COUNCIL TOWERS II HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CORPORATION C/O MET COUNCIL
    direct service
    Provides subsidized apartment rentals for low-income seniors in New York.