Grants for housing Intellectually disabled adults in Pa?

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I will provide housing to Intellectually Disabled Adults in the near future.  Does the government provide grants to landlords that house I.D. adults?

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Hello.  My name is Wendy and I'm looking to acquire some real estate connections.  I have no experience or training in real estate.  I just began teaching myself the basics after reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad and watching a life changing Youtube video by Jay Morrison. One day I will provide housing to Intellectually Disabled Adults who want to live on their own.  My brother, David, just passed away July 2, 2016 and was intellectually disabled but lived on his own in an apartment with other mentally handicapped adults across town.  I was in the process of looking for an apartment similar to the one he lived in that was closer to me before he died but was unsuccessful. Freedom and independence were very important to him that's why he refused to let his disability prevent him from living on his own. That alone is my purpose for wanting to invest in real estate. To help others like my brother obtain their I independence.

Thanks for reading.

Harold Looney · Answer

@Wendy Hutchins - I share your passion and applaud your efforts. I currently lease an apartment to a Social Services agency in NYC that supports independent living for people with a mental health diagnosis. I am also looking for to expand the inventory of available semi-independent Supportive Housing units.

There is a Federal Program (Administration for Community Living) that provides funding and technical support to Community Development and Housing Preservation organizations throughout the country that focus on building or restoring housing that can then be used for Supportive Housing (http://www.acl.gov/About_ACL/FederalInitiatives/Ho...)

The challenge is that the majority of this funding is targeted to the chronically homeless, Veterans, and people with HIV/AIDS. People who can live somewhat independently (like your brother) often do not qualify for the housing these programs provide.

I am exploring creative ways to leverage public and private capital, as well as traditional real estate investing to address this demand. I am definitely interested in continued dialogue and opportunities to collaborate.

Blessings

Account Closed · Answer

I don't know about grants, but there are tax breaks for people who provide housing to low income tenants.  There are federal programs, and often state programs, and even some cities will offer tax benefits and incentives.  Here is the HUD info:

https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/lihtc.html

You could google your state and "LIHTC" same for your city and/or county.  You could contact your local housing authority and ask if they know of any programs.   Also, perhaps any national organizations for developmentally disabled advocacy for independent living, etc.

Good luck.  Sorry about your loss.

Harold Looney · Answer

@Wendy Hutchins - A great place to continue your research is with the place where your brother lived. They should be able to provide you insights on how they financed and started their location.

You can also checkout the Residential Assisted Living Academy -

http://residentialassistedlivingacademy.com/

Although they focus on shared community living for seniors, many of the concepts will apply to Intellectually Disables Adults.

Wendy Hutchins · Answer

Thank you for the information Harold. I still have massive research and learning to do before I dive in.  I have very limited real estate knowledge.  I learn something new each day.  I would like to continue communicating with you as well and one day collaborate professionally.

Wendy Hutchins · Answer

Thank you you Sue.  I want exactly sure where to start. I contacted the apartment manager where my brother lived hoping they could point me in the right direction.  I plan on checking with local housing authorities and different government agencies.

Yes James.  Intellectually Disabled is covered as a social security benefit.  I have a lot more research to do to figure out the best way to go about providing the housing.  Thanks again!

James DeRoest · Answer

Surely intelectually disabled is covered as a social security benefit?

If it is, then they will have a low income and should qualify for section 8. We have two tenants, one autistic and one with learning disabilities (we believe), both on social security, both with limited incomes and both on section 8.

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