A Regional Coalition for Housing

If you are an active adult, enjoy being independent and would like to be within a community with other active adults, you may choose from one of the options in this category.

1. Senior / Age Restricted Housing Communities: Senior / Age Restricted communities allow you to choose from single family homes, townhomes, or duplexes in an active adult community designed for people over the age of 55; the comfort of living in a home without having to maintain your yard and garden and the option to get help when you need it.  These communities have some amenities such as a pool, clubroom, housekeeping services and may offer social services. 

2. Age Restricted Apartments:  Age restricted apartment complexes follow HUD regulations which allows them to rent a high percentage of the apartment units to adults age 55+ or 62 and older who need affordable housing.  These rental apartments give the active adults the advantages of enjoying living independently and being part of a community of mature adults without having to maintain a house.  Some complexes have amenities such as outdoor courtyards, community room and laundry facilities.

To download a list of affordable apartments in East King County, go to www.archhousing.org/renter.  For more information on subsidized housing available through King County Housing Authority, go to www.kcha.org and www.housing4seniors.com

3. Manufactured Housing Community: Manufactured housing is an excellent option for people living on fixed income, and for some senior citizens in search of a new place it is a perfect fit.  They provide a home, with little maintenance at an affordable price.  There are many websites that have information on communities and available homes. 

Manufactured Housing Community Preservationists is a non-profit organization that provides opportunity for low income households to win their home.  More information is available on MHCP website: www.mhcp-wa.org or you can contact them at (206) 324-0663 or e-mail: gregb@mhcp-wa.org