Find Affordable Housing In Charleston

Affordable housing encompasses a range of housing types and programs designed to be financially accessible to people with lower or moderate incomes. Several affordable housing programs are specifically designed to cater to the needs of seniors, providing not only housing that is financially accessible but also environments that support their health, mobility, and social needs.

1. Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program

This program, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is designed to help expand the supply of affordable housing with supportive services for the elderly. It provides capital advances to private, nonprofit sponsors to finance the development of housing for elderly residents. 

2. Public Housing for Seniors

Many local Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) operate public housing units specifically designed for seniors. These units are part of the broader public housing program but are tailored to older adults, offering features like accessible designs and community centers where seniors can gather and participate in social activities.

3. Senior Housing Assistance Group (SHAG) Communities

While specific to the Pacific Northwest, SHAG communities are an example of nonprofit efforts to provide affordable housing specifically for seniors. These communities offer a variety of amenities and services designed to support senior independence and wellness.

4. State and Local Programs

Numerous states and localities have developed their own programs to provide affordable housing solutions for seniors. These may include rent subsidies, property tax relief programs, and state-funded housing developments that cater exclusively to the senior.

These programs are particularly suitable for seniors, and here is a list of affordable housing near your with prices starting at just $300/Month. We trust that these options will assist you in finding the perfect place.

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    US. Department Of Housing And Urban Development West Virginia
    405 Capitol Street Suite 708 Charleston, WV 25301 Location: Kanawha County
    (304) 347-7000
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    Mayor's Office of Economic and Community Development - CHARLESTON
    105 McFarland Street Charleston, WV 25301 Location: Kanawha County
    (304) 3488000 x
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    State of West Virginia Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity - WV STATE PROGRAM
    950 Kanawha Boulevard, East Charleston, WV 25301 Location: Kanawha County
    (304) 5588860 X
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    Salvation Army Charleston WV
    301 Tennessee Avenue Charleston, WV 25302 Location: Kanawha County
    (304) 343-4548
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    Charleston-kanawha Housing
    1525 Washington Street West Charleston, WV 25312 Location: Kanawha County
    304-348-6451
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