Implementation of the Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995

Code of Federal Regulations

HOPA Regulations at 24 C.F.R. § 100.300 - 100.308

Implementation of the Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 Rules and Regulations

This is a link to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's rules and regulations for adhering to the Housing For Older Persons Act of 1995.

Housing For Older Persons Act Rules and Regulations

Questions and Answers Concerning the Final Rule Implementing the Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 (HOPA)

This document answers questions concerning the final rule implementing the Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 (HOPA).

Open Questions and Answers Concerning HOPA

Housing for Older Persons Requirements

Federal Register 24 CFR Part 100; section 760.24-760.37 (4a), Florida Statutes

For a community to be considered "housing for older persons" as a 55+ community, the housing must be intended and operated for occupancy by persons 55 years of age or older and meet the following requirements:

At least 80% of the occupied units are occupied by at least one person 55 years of age or older.
The facility or community publishes and adheres to policies and procedures that demonstrate its intent to in fact be a provider of housing for older persons.
The facility or community complies with rules established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for verification of occupancy.

Census Information 02-02-2024 Seacrest Report

Legislation which was passed in 2020 requires that age restricted communities prove that they meet the criteria for the status. Associations in Century Village have been pursuing their residents to provide the necessary documentation.

Your Association’s attorney may provide assistance with the guidelines and procedures to meet this requirement. The documentation must be provided to maintain the status of the Association.

Some Associations have had issue with getting unit owners to submit their information every two years. This requirement is mandated by the state statute. Inform owners that they should expect to provide the required information.

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01-14-2024 LCAM Report

HOUSING FOR OLDER PERSONS ACT (HOPA)- Century Village is a “HOPA Community”, which means that CV Associations may restrict persons under 55 years of age from residing in our Community. One of the requirements for maintaining HOPA Community status is for each CV Association to perform a survey of residents every two years. The Association’s Property Manager or Attorney can help with satisfying this requirement. For more information about this requirement, please see the following webpage, produced by the Becker Law Firm:

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Online Articles

"55 and Over" Communities In Florida - June 23, 2021

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Online Webinars

Building a 55 and Better Community – A review of HOPA Webinar

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