Fair Housing

Under the Fair Housing Act, are 'housing for older persons' (senior housing) communities exempt from the familial status prohibition?

ANo; all housing must be open to families with children
BYes, if the community meets specific criteria: either 100% of residents are 62+, or 80% of occupied units have at least one resident 55+ and there are policies demonstrating intent to be 55+ housing✓ Correct
COnly if the community was built before 1968
DYes, any community that markets itself as senior housing

Explanation

Housing for Older Persons (HOPA) provides a qualified exemption from the familial status prohibition for senior communities meeting strict criteria: 100% residents age 62+, or 80% of occupied units with at least one resident 55+ and published policies demonstrating the community's intent to be 55+ housing.

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