Fair Housing
A NC senior housing community that qualifies as 'housing for older persons' under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) may restrict occupancy to persons aged:
A50 and older
B55 and older (for communities where at least 80% of occupied units have one person 55+)✓ Correct
C62 and older for all units
DEither 55+ or 62+ depending on community
Explanation
Under HOPA, a community qualifies for the 55+ exemption if at least 80% of occupied units have at least one resident age 55 or older and the community publishes and follows policies demonstrating intent to house persons 55+.
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