Meeting the needs of low-income housing for senior and disabled populations: an analysis of low-income housing tax credit residents in Ohio

Abstract

ABSTRACT This article examines the preferences, satisfaction, and perceived ability to age in place for 633 Ohioans living in housing subsidized by the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. Using resident responses to a survey, we examine how these items may vary by age and disability status. While all residents prioritize affordability and safety, other preferences vary by age and mobility disability. All residents show high levels of satisfaction with both housing and neighborhood components, however, senior citizens demonstrate higher overall housing satisfaction and perceived ability to age in place. This paper highlights the challenges for affordability and accessibility for residents in developments subsidized by the LIHTC program, despite age or disability status, but argues that age and mobility disability should be considered when designing LIHTC housing.