Proposal would increase funding, training for affordable senior housing service coordinators
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 11, 2023
A new bill intended to expand and improve service coordination programs in affordable housing was introduced this week, adding a potential funding mechanism for tax credit-financed housing.
Inspections of HUD-assisted and insured housing begin under new rule
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 10, 2023
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development now has the authority to inspect public housing under the final rule for the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate, or NSPIRE.
CVS Health invests $8.4 million in construction of affordable senior housing in Maine
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 21, 2023
An $8.4 million investment from CVS Health will yield 52 affordable housing units for older adults in Portland, ME.
Tackle housing affordability with existing bipartisan solutions, coalition tells Congress
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 25, 2023
A coalition including the American Seniors Housing Association and 18 real estate-related organizations is encouraging members of Congress to pursue solutions to increase the housing supply in all markets,...
HUD changes standards, aligns inspection regs for affordable housing
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 12, 2023
Public housing property owners and agencies will be required to conduct self-inspections of all units at least annually and correct all identified deficiencies within a certain timeframe under a final...
HUD updates guidance on services, supports for Section 202 housing
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 28, 2023
The Department of Housing and Urban Development updated guidance this month aimed at enhancing the use of supportive programs for seniors living in Section 202 housing.
HUD guidance clarifies importance of supportive services in affordable seniors housing
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 10, 2023
The federal government released new guidance on Thursday reinforcing the importance of supportive service programs for older adults living in subsidized affordable housing.
Senior living celebrates ‘big wins’ in proposed $1.7 trillion omnibus package
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 21, 2022
Senior living advocates are claiming “major victories” for the industry following the release of the proposed $1.7 trillion congressional year-end spending bill on Monday.
Middle market is ‘the future of life plan communities,’ providers say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 26, 2022
Serving middle-income individuals is the future of life plan communities, Episcopal Retirement Services President and CEO Laura Lamb says.
Homelessness increases mortality risk for older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 21, 2022
The older a person is who becomes homeless, the higher the likelihood of death, according to new research from the University of California San Francisco.