Elderly Housing
The Arlington Housing Authority has five well maintained developments for elderly citizens. Each building is convenient to shopping, churches and local services. Priority is given to persons who have recently experienced a natural tragedy, or who are being evicted due to governmental action or who are homeless through no fault of their own. Residents of the town of Arlington and minorities may also be given preference.

When a vacancy occurs, an applicant is selected from the waiting list. The individual's rent is based on the income, assets (including bank interest and stock dividends) and expenses for medical and health insurance. The cost of all utilities except a telephone is included in the rent charge. As required by state regulation a rent redetermination is conducted each year to verify continued qualification for housing assistance.

The Authority works diligently with its tenant associations and other local organizations to provide a wide range of activities within each development. Events such as bazaars, day excursions, classes, medical examinations, shopping trips and films are regularly scheduled, often at no charge or a nominal cost.

In cooperation with the Minuteman Home Care Corporation, a hot meal program is held in the community room at 37 Drake Road from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on weekdays. Participants, including non-residents of elderly housing, make a small contribution for their meal. Reservations may be made by calling one day in advance at 648-7500.

In addition, the Authority provides low-cost transportation via a specially-equipped van to local shopping centers in cooperation with each tenant association. A few modified apartments for persons confined to wheelchairs or other certifiably handicapped applicants are also available. Prospective tenants must meet income and asset eligibility requirements.

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