Under the Housing for Older Persons Act, what is required in qualified projects?

• A. At least 80% of units must be occupied by persons 55 years or older
• B. At least 50% of units must be occupied by persons 62 years or older
• C. Only tenants under 55 may reside
• D. All units must be affordable to low-income

Answer: (A)

The rule under the Housing for Older Persons Act is that a project can qualify as housing for older persons if a large majority of its occupied units are home to older adults. Specifically, in 80% of the occupied units there must be at least one resident who is 55 years of age or older. This ensures the community is designed and operated primarily for older adults while still allowing a minority of units to have younger residents.

Why this is the best fit: the 80% threshold with a 55+ occupancy requirement directly matches the act’s designation for older persons housing. The other options don’t align with that standard—62-year-olds or 50% are not the rules, restricting occupancy to under 55 contradicts the purpose, and requiring all units to be affordable to low-income is not part of HOPA’s exemption criteria.