To qualify for senior low income housing you must meet income restrictions and your income is reviewed annually. You need to ask because this varies and there may be other qualifications. Please check with the individual communities as rules and amounts of income vary from county to county.
There are also low rent senior apartments and HUD apartments. See your local HUD office for HUD (U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development) senior housing locations and qualifications.
If a state isn't mentioned here, you can always contact your county's Office on Aging for names of low income senior housing developments in the area.
Above all, apply early as some communities have long waiting lists. HUD rentals are in such demand they sometimes close their Wait List.
Photo by Blue Mountain Senior Villas, California |
These lists can take even years in some areas. These communities are very popular, especially in areas with otherwise high rents. There is more demand than availability.
It is wise to be looking for new communities as they come up so to be first on the lists which fill up fast.
Please check with your county for new projects.
There are builders that specialize in affordable housing but many builders of retirement communities sometimes also build apartments which benefit seniors with low incomes. You can find lists of senior low income housing through State or County Office of Aging. If you are having trouble keeping up with high market rate rents, you can check with these area resources for seniors to see if you qualify for senior low income housing.
These communities are visually appealing but usually do not have many extras like pools or luxury clubhouses and vary in the quality of design, but we are seeing more amenities like fitness centers and wellness programs and activities.
Affordable housing apartments have some of the same benefits of regular Senior communities such as social opportunities with people in your age group, services designed for seniors and quiet ambiance.
On this page:
Senior Low Income Housing in the Southeast
Maryland
Go here for Maryland Low Income Housing
District of Columbia New
Victory Square Senior Apartments New - near Parkside community by Benning Rd NE - call to get on inquiry list - amenities - spacious floorplans Victory Square Senior Apartments
Victory Heights 62+ in the Columbia Heights area - Near metro Victory Heights
Virginia Charlottesville
Jefferson Heights at Pantops Mountain for over 55 - One and two bedrooms - activities, spa and amenities - HabitatAmerica Jefferson Heights at Pantops Mountain
Richmond
Darby House Richmond - affordable one and two-bedroom apartments for 62+ - two miles from downtown Richmond - suburban area - amenities and walking paths. Darby House
Northern Virginia Prince William County
Victoria Park Apartments Woodbridge - 55+ community with fitness center, hair salon and other amenities Victoria Park Apartments
The Woods at Victoria Park Woodbridge - 55+ community of apartment homes with amenities - 1 and 2 bedroom apartments The Woods at Victoria Park
Fairfax County
NewOlley Glen Fairfax - Now accepting applications for new apartments with affordable rents. 62+ - Income restrictions. Utilities included.(verify) 703-503-8717 Olley Glen Senior Residences
Lewinsville Residences McLean - 62+ - 22 efficiencies - utilities included - individually-controlled heat and air conditioning - shared laundry room; noon and evening meals available - Senior Center on Site -703-914-0330
Lincolnian Residences Alexandria - full kitchens - private bath with shower - utilities included - shared laundry room - noon and evening meals available - Senior Center on site - 703-503-8700
Little River Glen Fairfax - 62+ - 120 apartments - utilities included - - noon meals available - emergency pull cords with 24-hour monitoring - 703-385-3578
Gum Springs Glen Alexandria - 62+62 Years + - 60 one- and two-bedroom apartments overlooking courtyard - Personal Emergency Response System. 703-780-9072
Morris Glen - Alexandria - 62+ 60 one-bedroom apartments overlooks courtyard with pond - includes utilities - sitting areas in each building - 703-719-7268
Herndon Harbor Herndon - 62+ - 120 one-bedroom apartments located near downtown Herndon - utilities included - exercise room, sitting areas and community room in each building - an Adult Day Health Care Center. Herndon Senior Center is nearby.
Saintsbury Plaza 55+ Fairfax - Six 2-Bedroom apartments located next to Vienna Metro Station - 703-503-8700
For more information on above Fairfax County low income senior residences: Fairfax County Senior Housing
Sterling
Cascades Village Sterling - 55+ - low income rental apartments by Humphrey Management - wooded setting close to shopping Cascades Village
Humphrey Management has senior housing in 4 mid-atlantic states - see their site for more Humphrey Management Properties Map
Herndon
Kendrick Court Herndon - affordable apartments for 62+ for moderate income - activities and amenities - fitness room - library - game room and more. Kendrick Court
North Carolina Here is a link to a large builder of low income apartments in the Triangle area of North Carolina with a great list of senior low income housing. DHIC
Their latest project:
Raleigh
Meadowcreek Commons ApartmentsSoutheast Raleigh - Project aided by federal stimulus. Nearby shopping and many amenities. Green community. Meadowcreek Commons
Also, in North Carolina, the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Portfolio site mentions senior low income housing which includes the following:
- Kensington Gardens in Shelby
- Steele Creek Seniors Apartments in Charlotte
- Grayson in Hickory
- Baytree Apartments in Richland
- Gateway Village Senior Apartments in Gastonia
- Creekside Crossing in Spindale (energy star certified)
- Battery Park Senior Apartments in Asheville
- and more
Senior Low Income Housing in the Northeast
DelawareLaurel Commons I & II - Laurel, Del - cottage-style one bedroom apartments for 62+ - Income limits apply. Laurel Commons
New York-Long Island
Please see Affordable Housing-Long Island
Also see Long Island Retirement Communities
New Jersey Senior Low Income Housing The following senior apartments with income restrictions are by Community Investment Strategies
Heritage Village at Elizabeth By Community Investment Strategies - For 62+ with low and moderate incomes - One and Two Bedroom rental apartments close to dining, shopping and more. Planned activities. 20 minutes to New York City.
Community Investment Strategies has other locations in New Jersey for 55+:
Heritage Village at Elton Corner Freehold Township - New construction - Independent living rental apartments
Heritage Village at Lambertville
Heritage Village at Lawrence
Heritage Village at Manalapan
Rosegate Rahway
The Clare Estate Bordentown - affordable senior rental units - also available assisted living units for low income
ComingHeritage Village at Seabreeze Very low to moderate income levels.
Senior Low Income Housing in Florida
Groves at Victoria Park Sebring - 122 units of affordable housing - swimming pool, community center with computer lab, emergency call service, exercise room. 3 story elevator building with 1 and 2 bedroom floorplans with full kitchens.
Senior Low Income Housing in California
Southern CaliforniaThe following are by developers Corporation for Better Housing - since these are completed apartments, it may be necessary to get on a waiting list as soon as possible.

Photo by Blue Mountain Senior Villas in Grand Terrace
Senior Low Income Housing in Riverside
Riverbank Village Apartments 28500 Pujol St -Temecula - 66 senior apartments
Senior Low Income Housing in San Bernardino County
Blue Mountain Senior Villas Grand Terrace - By Corporation for Better Housing - 120 Senior Apts Blue Mountain Senior Villas
Orange County
Westminster Senior Apartments 7632 21st St - Westmister - 92 Senior Apartments
Los Angeles County
Bellflower Senior Apartments9920 Flora Vista - Bellflower - 180 Senior apartments
Clara Street Apartments5159 Clara St - Cudahy - 36 senior apartments
The Don Apartments 105 E I St - Wilmington - 58 senior apartments
Ventura County
Wood Ranch Senior Condos 525 Country Club Drive - Simi Valley - 58 senior/mixed income condos
North San Diego County-Oceanside
Cape Cod Senior Villas Oceanside - contemporary-styled gated rental community with affordable rents. Barbeque area. Cape Cod Senior Villas
Mar Vista El Dorado Retirement Gated community for 62+. Affordable housing by San Diego Church of God. Mar Vista El Dorado Retirement
Vintage Point East and WestOceanside - 1 and 2 bedroom apartments - 760-721-0990.
Kern County
Camellia Terrace 1110 Cottonwood Rd. - Bakersfield - 21 senior apartments
Fresno County
Quail Run 13500 Tuolumne St - Parlier - 106 family and senior units
Northern CaliforniaSanta Clara County
The Brooks House 1710 Moorpark Ave San Jose - 63 senior units
Contra Costa County
Oak Grove Terrace 67 Carol Lane - Oakley - Very Low and Low Income - 54 senior units
Oak Place Senior Apartments 65 Carol Lane - Oakley, Very Low and Low Income - 54 senior units
Oakley Senior Apartments 59 Carol Lane - Oakley - Very Low and Low Income - 54 senior units
For senior low income housing in any state, check with the County Office on Aging. Many are also listed on individual city and states pages as well as here.
Please check with individual community for their income qualifications on Senior Low Income Housing page. We are not responsible as policies can change. We do not give advice or recommendations. Make your own careful inspections and seek advice from professional experts. This is an information only website for your convenience.
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