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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Requires public accommodations and commercial facilities to be accessible, impacting the design and amenities of senior housing facilities.
Fair Housing Act
Prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin, ensuring seniors are not unfairly denied housing.
Older Americans Act (OAA)
Supports a range of home and community-based services for older individuals, influencing services offered by senior housing providers.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
Protects individuals 40 years of age and older from employment discrimination, affecting staffing policies in senior housing facilities.
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Provides funding for housing with supportive services for the elderly, impacting the availability and affordability of senior housing.
Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act
Requires that federally funded programs/facilities be accessible to individuals with disabilities, which includes some senior housing projects.
Income-Related Rent Policy
Policy that adjusts rent based on a tenant's income, which impacts the affordability of housing for low-income seniors.
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Encourages private investment in affordable rental housing, including for seniors, which impacts the supply of affordable senior housing.
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Rule
Requires communities that receive federal funding to actively reduce barriers to fair housing, influencing the planning and zoning policies affecting senior housing.
Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) Program
Allows seniors to withdraw some of the equity in their home, which can impact their ability to afford housing and care services.
Senior Co-Housing Communities
Intentional communities of private homes complemented by shared facilities, which impact the socialization and support networks available to seniors.
Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waivers (HCBS)
Allows states to offer a variety of services to beneficiaries who choose to live in the community, affecting the funding of senior housing options.
Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA)
Exempts certain senior housing facilities from prohibiting discrimination against families with children, affecting the age composition of residents.
Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) Program
Provides funds for homeless shelters and prevention services, which can impact emergency housing options available to seniors.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Advocates for residents of nursing homes, board and care homes, and assisted living, which impacts resident rights and quality of care in senior housing.
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
Provides rental assistance to low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled, impacting the affordability and choice of housing for seniors.
Nursing Home Reform Act
Established quality standards for nursing homes nationwide and defined residents' rights, significantly influencing the quality of care and life in senior housing.
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Regulations
State-regulated entities that provide a continuum of care from independent living to nursing home care, impacting consumer protection for residents.
Assisted Living Facility (ALF) Regulations
State-specific regulations that govern the services, staffing, and facility standards of ALFs, impacting the safety and quality of services in senior housing.
Elderly Housing Community Loan Program
Provides loans to finance the development of housing for elderly persons, which affects the availability of affordable senior housing.
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