Housing- 55 & Older Communities

Implementation of the Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 Rules and Regulations

This is a link to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's rules and regulations for adhering to the Housing For Older Persons Act of 1995.

• Housing For Older Persons Act Rules and Regulations

Questions and Answers Concerning the Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995

This document answers questions concerning the final rule implementing the Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 (HOPA).

• Open Questions and Answers Concerning HOPA

Housing for Older Persons Requirements

Federal Register 24 CFR Part 100; section 760.24-760.37 (4a), Florida Statutes

For a community to be considered "housing for older persons" as a 55+ community, the housing must be intended and operated for occupancy by persons 55 years of age or older and meet the following requirements:

1. At least 80% of the occupied units are occupied by at least one person 55 years of age or older.

2. The facility or community publishes and adheres to policies and procedures that demonstrate its intent to in fact be a provider of housing for older persons.

3. The facility or community complies with rules established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for verification of occupancy.