HUD Awards Nearly $137 Million in Grants to Increase Affordable Housing and Supportive Services for Seniors and Disabled Persons

Funding supports the creation and repair of rental homes, provides rental assistance, and connects tenants with vital resources.

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Office of Multifamily Housing Programs announced today it has awarded $97 million in grants to non-profit organizations to support new development or rehabilitation of affordable multifamily homes and rental assistance for seniors. In addition, HUD has awarded $40 million in grants to increase the availability of service coordinators who connect seniors and disabled persons with critical resources.

"The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring that our seniors have access to homes they can afford," said HUD Agency Head Adrianne Todman. "Too many seniors are facing housing instability and homelessness. As a country, we must do more to ensure that we are caring for those who came before us. It is the right thing to do."

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program Awards

Offered under HUD's Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program, nearly $97 million in funds will help facilitate 732 Project Rental Assistance Contracts (PRAC) to support the construction and operation for 818 new rent-assisted homes for low- and very low-income seniors aged 62 years or older. A portion of these funds will also be designated for the creation of 109 intergenerational homes to meet the unique housing needs of seniors raising children. The awards also provide seniors with supportive services for their nutritional, transportation, educational, and health-related needs.

"As rents continue to climb and as the number of unhoused older Americans grows, providing affordable and supportive housing for our nation's seniors is more important than ever," said Assistant Secretary for Housing and Federal Housing Commissioner Julia Gordon. "The Section 202 program is a cornerstone of our efforts to address this critical need."

Funds from the Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023 awards helped non-profits develop 1,887 total units nationwide, building communities that empower and uplift seniors and the children in their care.

These grantees received the Fiscal Year 2024 Section 202 awards announced today:

Service Coordinators in Multifamily Housing Program Awards

Through the Service Coordinator in Multifamily Housing (SCMF) program, nearly $40 million in funds will be allocated to 104 grantees to pay salaries and associated benefits for service coordinator professionals at 107 affordable multifamily homes. Service coordinators connect residents aged 62 years and older and persons with disabilities with resources to help them age in place and live independently. These resources include financial management assistance, opportunities for social connections, and health and well-being programs. Tenants have the option to choose services according to their preferences. Service coordinators also help property management better understand the needs of their resident population.

"These funds help enhance the quality of life for these residents by bringing appropriate community-based services within reach, enabling residents to live independently with dignity," Deputy Assistant Secretary of Multifamily Housing Programs Ethan Handelman.

These grantees are the recipients of the Service Coordinator awards announced today:

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