| SENIOR HOME OWNERS
There are more choices than ever for seniors
who can, and want to live independently in their own homes. Types of housing which may fit
individual home owner’s needs are:
Detached housing
Many seniors continue to want to live in their own homes
and can do so with or without the types of help outlined in Help Staying at Home.
Condominium
Condo living is increasingly popular with seniors since
they can own their own homes and have most of the outside maintenance, lawn care and snow
removal done for the cost of a monthly "condo" fee.
Cooperatives
Co-ops are business associations that own and maintain
housing units and common spaces for their residents. The residents own shares and have the
right to "lease" their units from the cooperative. In lieu of "rent"
the residents pay fees and charges. When residents wish to move out of the cooperative
they must sell their shares to buyers approved by the cooperative.
Mobile or Manufactured Homes
These types of home are among the most economical forms
of home ownership. Most mobile or manufactured homes are located in parks or communities
set aside specifically for this purpose. The majority of mobile or manufactured home
owners rent the land upon which their units are located. Many mobile home communities are
age (55+) restricted. To find mobile home communities in Connecticut Click here .
For information concerning mobile homes, visit the State
of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection's Mobile
Manufactured Homes page and Click here
for a publication about the rights and responsbilities of mobile home residents.
Senior Communities
Are often called "retirement communities" or
"age restricted (55+) communities, this type of housing is usually not subsidized.
They are also not licensed by the State of Connecticut but are subject to local zoning
laws. Seniors purchase their own units. There may be recreation facilities.
ECHO – Elder Cottage Housing Opportunity
Also known as "granny flats" or
"in-law" apartments these are small, manufactured homes which can be attached to
single-family residence. They are not necessarily permanent. They allow an elderly or
disabled person to live near family who can help them. Contact the National Resource Center on
Supportive Housing (1-213-740-1364) for more information.
Home Share Program
This state run program matches single adults who are
having difficulty maintaining their homes because of financial, social or physical need
with other adults in need of decent, affordable housing and/or do not want to live alone.
For more information, visit the Aging Services Division web site of the State of Connecticut
Department of Social Services or click here
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