Income Restricted Apartments

Accessible & Disability Income Restricted Housing

Need an ADA-accessible affordable unit? Accessible set-asides, reasonable accommodations, and how we match you to disability-friendly communities.

Ground-floor accessible apartment entrance with a ramp

Two Paths to Accessibility

Designated accessible units. Many affordable properties have units built to be accessible for wheelchair users or people with mobility, visual, or hearing needs. Federal rules (Section 504 for federally financed properties, plus the Fair Housing Act) require a minimum share of accessible units in new construction.

Reasonable accommodation. If a designated accessible unit isn’t available (or you need modifications tailored to your situation), you can request a reasonable accommodation. Common examples: grab bars, wider doorways, visual alerts for hearing-impaired residents, service-animal exceptions to pet policies.

Section 811 Specifically

Section 811 is designed for very low-income adults with disabilities. It comes in two flavors:

  • Supportive housing: dedicated properties with services
  • Project rental assistance: units at general properties reserved for adults with disabilities

Availability in Texas metros is limited but present. Waits can be long.

Documentation

For a designated accessible unit or a reasonable accommodation, the property may ask for verification of the disability-related need. Standard documentation includes a letter from a licensed medical or mental health provider. HIPAA-sensitive details are not required; the property only needs verification that the accommodation is necessary.

For Section 811 or dedicated disability-designated housing, more thorough disability documentation is typically required (SSI/SSDI award letter, physician certification).

Accessible feature icons: ramp, grab bars, wide doors

What We Do

At intake, tell us the specific accessibility needs (mobility, visual, hearing, service animal, other). We’ll:

  1. Identify designated accessible units in your metro
  2. Identify Section 811 or PBRA properties with disability set-asides
  3. Route your application to properties with real experience serving your need
  4. Help draft any reasonable accommodation request

Fair Housing

Fair Housing Act protects renters with disabilities from discrimination and requires reasonable accommodations. If you experience discrimination, HUD accepts fair-housing complaints and there are Texas legal-aid resources. We follow all fair-housing rules.

Start the free intake and describe your accessibility needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do income restricted apartments have accessible units?
Yes. Many LIHTC and other affordable properties have set-aside accessible units under Section 504 and the Fair Housing Act. You can also request reasonable accommodations (grab bars, wider doors, visual/hearing aids).
How do I request an accessible unit?
Tell us your needs at intake. We identify communities with designated accessible unit set-asides and route your application there first. If a designated unit isn't available, we help you request reasonable modifications at another unit.
What is Section 811 housing?
Section 811 is a federal program for very low-income adults with disabilities. Housing may be integrated into a general community with a set-aside or in a fully dedicated property. Availability in Texas is limited but real.

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