SARA
Senior Affordable Rental Apartments (SARA) and HUD 202 senior housing
In short
Affordable apartments for seniors (62+), with 30% of units often for formerly homeless seniors; rents at ~30% of income in many 202/SARA buildings. Age 62+ households meeting AMI band.
- What you get
- Affordable apartments for seniors (62+), with 30% of units often for formerly homeless seniors; rents at ~30% of income in many 202/SARA buildings.
- Who qualifies
- Age 62+ households meeting AMI band.
- Income limit (2026)
- Typically <=50-60% AMI; varies by building.
- Papers to gather
- Proof of age, income, ID.
- Renewal
- Annual recertification once housed.
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