3-18 Eligibility Requirements for Admission to Elderly Projects, By Program Type…

Title VI, Subtitle D of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 (Title VI-D) authorizes owners to establish a preference for elderly families in certain Section 8 assisted properties that were designed primarily for occupancy by elderly families if certain requirements are met. Title VI-D also permits owners of certain other federally assisted properties that were designed in whole or part for the elderly to continue to restrict occupancy to elderly families in accordance with the rules, standards, and agreements governing occupancy at the time of development of the project if certain requirements are met. While owners must comply with all relevant sections pursuant to Title VI-D, owners should pay close attention to Sections 651 and 658 with respect to eligibility and tenant selection. Section 3-18 A provides guidance on the optional elderly preference for covered Section 8 properties. Section 3-18 B provides guidance on restricting occupancy to elderly families in other federal assistance programs.