Today, the Office of Multifamily Housing Programs of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it has given $97 million in grants to nonprofit groups to fund the construction or renovation of affordable multifamily housing and senior rental assistance. HUD has also given out $40 million in grants to expand the number of service coordinators who link the elderly and disabled to vital services.
“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
Nearly $97 million in funding, made available through HUD’s Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program, will support 732 Project Rental Assistance Contracts (PRAC) to support the construction and operation of 818 new rent-assisted homes for seniors 62 years of age or older who have low and very low incomes.
Additionally, 109 intergenerational homes will be built using some of these monies to address the special housing requirements of elderly people with young children. Additionally, the prizes give seniors access to supported services for their health, education, transportation, and dietary requirements.
“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.”
Through the development of 1,887 units nationwide, non-profits were able to empower and uplift elderly and the children under their care thanks to funding from the Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023 grants.
The Section 202 awards for Fiscal Year 2024 were given to the following grantees today:
| State | City | Applicant Legal Name | PRAC Units | Total Units | Awards |
| CA | Alameda | Mercy Housing California | 106 | 106 | $12,947,282 |
| CA | San Jose | Eden Housing, Inc. | 43 | 43 | $6,216,180 |
| IN | Merrillville | AHEPA Affordable Housing Management Company, Inc. | 87 | 87 | $14,571,205 |
| LA | Baton Rouge | Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, Inc. | 72 | 72 | $7,133,047 |
| LA | Baker | East Baton Rouge Council on Aging | 49 | 49 | $3,221,101 |
| MD | Baltimore | Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation (GEDCO) | 93 | 93 | $6,367,009 |
| MD | Baltimore | Unity Properties, Inc. | 82 | 90 | $4,646,671 |
| MO | Kansas City | Twelfth Street Heritage Corp | 60 | 80 | $15,514,225 |
| NC | Sylva | Givens Webster Village | 60 | 60 | $10,318,240 |
| Ohio | Dayton | St. Mary Development Corporation aka Lyon Place | 43 | 43 | $8,069,518 |
| VA | Falls Church | Wesley Housing Development Corporation of Northern Virginia | 37 | 95 | $7,949,334 |
Service Coordinators in Multifamily Housing Program Awards
Nearly $40 million in funding will be distributed to 104 grantees through the Service Coordinator in Multifamily Housing (SCMF) program to cover the salaries and related benefits of service coordinator professionals at 107 affordable multifamily residences. Service coordinators provide services to enable people with impairments and residents 62 years of age and older age in place and live independently.
These resources include programs for health and well-being, chances for social interaction, and help with money management. Tenants are free to select the services that best suit their needs. Additionally, service coordinators assist property management in better comprehending the requirements of their resident base.
“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,” said Ethan Handelman, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Multifamily Housing Programs.
To read more, and see the all grantees and recipients of the Service Coordinator awards announced today, click here.
