I need help finding a low income senior housing for my parents. they live in the san fernando valley, cali???

Question

anybody know where i can find a low income apartment for my parents. they are tired of living with my sister and her 6 kids. they need a place to relax. but everthing is soooo freakin expensive here in the valley, any advise? help?

Answer 1

There are four senior housing complexes in Sherman Oaks, Reseda, Van Nuys and Sylmar. Go to Yahoo! yellow pages link, type in San Fernando, CA as the location, then type "senior housing" in the search window. The addresses and phone numbers should be displayed.

Answer 2

The two answers above mine are both good suggestions, let me expand just a little on them.

For the HUD one, go through your LA County Housing Authority and get your Mom and Dad on their low income assistance program. This takes some time to get on there, but they pretty well can choose where they want to live, provided it's an approved complex, home, etc. They should also be able to give you a list of current low income housing and it's possible you can get this online, we can in San Beranrdino County. This is an ideal situation for Senior Citizens who cannot afford high rent prices. I'm sorry that it takes as much time as it does, but it's worth the wait.

Also, there are Senior Communities that are means tested, meaning the rent is based on income. Those cities mentioned probably have this type of rental basis. Some fall under HUD and others fall under the Mortgage Revenue Bond guidelines. Those with Mortgage Revenue can usually be gotten into within months rather than years. With these kinds of properties, all you have to do is call and ask the question as to whether or not they are on this program. If they are, ask what percentage of income is required, usually it's around 30% (same as HUD), and go from there.

As with everything, it takes time to search for these things, but you will be satisfied that your parents are living in comfort and won't be financially drained.

Answer 3

I grew up in the San Fernando Valley and I am a lot older than 31. I am not living there now but I go back from time to time and travel the entire LA area as a matter of fact. There are problems everywhere and every big city has pretty much the same stuff going on. Out of the cities you mentioned, if you were to move, I would go for Phoenix area. Not right in the city but north of there. In fact, the more north you go the better the weather is. The economy seems to be less drastic in that area. Portland from what I read is having a very bad time with their economy. Even though it is a beautiful place and probably you would love it there. They have some of the best transportation around. Have you considered living in Northern San Diego County? Do your homework but there are cities that are affordable. At least compared to SFValley and Orange Cty. Also, you have very good weather and I would think for a young single guy it would be fun. Also, check out Northern Cali. We were just in Roseville, east of Sacramento and it was reasonable and lots of stuff going on. Just do some traveling if you can to see for yourself.

Answer 4

This is a big problem, not just here in California, but everywhere. Have you tried going into any of the Senior Housing sites online? You could also try HUD housing, but the waiting list can be pretty long. You could at least get your parents names on the list for a later date. In the meantime, our Pasadena paper lists senior apartments and houses in a separate section. I wish I could tell you they arent expensive, but maybe if you shop around, you can find something more affordable. I dont blame your parents for wanting to get out from under 6 children. They're cute when you're young, but not so much when you become a senior. Good luck with this and thank goodness you care that much about your parents.

Answer 5

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I need help finding a low income senior housing for my parents. they live in the san fernando valley, cali???
anybody know where i can find a low income apartment for my parents. they are tired of living with my sister and her 6 kids. they need a place to relax. but everthing is soooo freakin expensive here in the valley, any advise? help?

Answer 6

I'm a senior in California and decided to sell my home and downsize. It was the best thing I could have done. I'm now in a studio apartment, kitchen-bath-very large living room and patio. Formerly a motel so parking is outside the front door and there is extra sound proofing. Under $400 per month and utilities dirt cheap. My own beautiful furniture although it meant getting rid of a lot of stuff. What more do I need at this time of life. Good luck in your search. I don't qualify for HUD.

Answer 7

I don't live in California but a federally supported program for low income housing throughout the country is HUD Housing Projects, they base payment upon income. Just look in your local directory for the number. Good Luck and Good for You..

Answer 8

I have a handicapped friend who lives in a nice complex off the 405 at Sherman Way. He and his wife are both on disability, so I bet that they take low income people and the elderly. I can't remember the name of the place. I used to live across the street from it in Van Nuys.

Answer 9

Go on the HUD website. Of
course it's a gov site so you must dig down to find what you
want. Look for HUD subsidized apartments (or
housing). I know there's a list
of the apt. complexes in Cal.
and who to contact and whether there are empty apts.
Of course, one must apply
and be reviewed, then put on
a waiting list.
The more rural a complex,
the easier to find an apt.
I doubt seriously if there are
any HUD Sr. apts. in SF valley.

Answer 10

Check with the county for low income senior housing. Good Luck.