Appendix 2 Quality Control Plans and Identity of Interest
A.3.4 Senior’s Housing: Definitions
HUD Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) Guide, HUD Handbook 4430.G (2020 ed., rev. Mar. 19, 2021) · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · United States
| Term | **Definition for Guidance Purposes (SeeChapter 3, Section 3.11) ** |
|---|---|
| Mixed- Population |
An occupancy scheme allowing for heads of household who are either 62 years of age or older or non-elderly persons with disabilities. Used in the context of the age threshold eligibility waiver for FHA refinancing. |
| Elderly | A general term referring to persons or households headed by persons who are over age 55 or 62, depending on the context of the reference. |
| “62+ HOH” | Refers specifically to households in which at least one person is or must be age 62 or older and may include children. Properties operating under statutes or regulations defining “elderly family” as 62+HOH cannot exclude families with children in their admission and occupancy policies. “HOH” refers to “head of household” as shorthand, but should be understood to encompass a head, co-head, or spouse member of the family, any of whom are age 62 or older. |
| 62+ age- restriction and “62+” |
Refers to restrictions imposed by statute or regulation that define “elderly person” as a person who is 62 years of age or older, whereas the term “62+ HOH” refers to the applicable definition of “elderly family.” When used in the guidance, these terms are merely meant to convey that the applicable age restriction is 62 years of age or older without conveying whether the property in question may exclude children in admission and occupancy policies. |
| “55+” | Refers specifically to properties or occupancy schemes that intend to limit eligibility to households that meet the requirements of the Fair Housing Act’s exemption for persons age 55 and older. |
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