Fair Housing
Hawaii's senior housing exemption under fair housing law allows communities to restrict occupancy to seniors 55+ if:
AA. All residents are over 75 years old
BB. At least 80% of units are occupied by at least one person 55 or older, and the community follows HUD procedures✓ Correct
CC. The community was built before 1988
DD. The community is gated and has private security
Explanation
Senior housing meeting HUD's Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) criteria—at least 80% occupied by one person 55+, plus other requirements—is exempt from familial status requirements.
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