--- title: Is There a Minimum Age to Move to a Senior Living Community? description: Senior living communities provide great opportunities for people of many age groups, but is there a minimum age for living in one of these great communities? image: https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/2016/Q3/Blog_Images/minimum-age.jpg --- [![Logo](https://blog.eskaton.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo.png?width=350&height=75&name=Logo.png "Logo")](https://www.eskaton.org/) **[eskaton.org](https://www.eskaton.org/)** [Eskaton](https://blog.eskaton.org/author/eskaton) 9 November, 2021 | 2 min read Search Blog ### Posts by Topic - [Independent Living (157)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/independent-living) - [Assisted Living (105)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/assisted-living) - [Residents + Staff (103)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/residents-staff) - [Wellness Tips (101)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/wellness-tips) - [In the News (81)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/news) - [Information & Assistance (53)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/information-assistance) - [Testimonials (50)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/reviews) - [Philanthropy (43)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/giving) - [Eskaton Village Carmichael (35)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/eskaton-village-carmichael) - [About Eskaton (34)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/eskaton) - [Ask the Expert (30)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/ask-the-expert) - [LifeBios by Students (23)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/lifebios) - [Senior Living Community (19)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/senior-living-community) - [Age is Beautiful (18)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/age-is-beautiful) - [Celebrating Diversity (17)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/celebrating-diversity) - [Living with Dementia (17)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/memory) - [Memory Care (17)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/memory-care) - [Technology (14)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/technology) - [Signs it is Time for Help (13)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/signs-it-is-time-for-help) - [Well-Being Philosophy (13)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/well-being-philosophy) - [Senior Living (12)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/senior-living) - [Emotional Health (7)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/emotional-health) - [Fall Prevention (7)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/fall-prevention) - [Kids Connection (7)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/kids-connection) - [Heart Health (5)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/heart-health) ## Is There a Minimum Age to Move to a Senior Living Community? ![minimum-age.jpg](https://blog.eskaton.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2016/Q3/Blog_Images/minimum-age.jpg?width=350&height=250&name=minimum-age.jpg)Independent living is a great opportunity for personal growth and development. Living in a community based on wellness and self-actualization sounds like a dream that we all want to partake in. But how long do we have to wait for this dream to become a reality? The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Housing Act prevents discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap or familial status. This act also prevents housing discrimination based on age; however, [HUD created the “Housing for Older Persons” Exemption to protect senior living communities](https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/fair_housing_act_housing_older_persons). So what does this mean? Independent living communities can enforce a minimum age for their residents. There are two possible minimum ages, both with their own separate rules. 55 or older: - Intended and utilized for occupants within that age group - Can be occupied by younger residents, if the following rules are satisfied: 62 or older: - Houses only residents within the appropriate age range - Determined by HUD to be designed and utilized as housing for seniors Both versions of this exemption have their own benefits for the community. It all depends on which minimum age is the best option for you. When researching independent living communities, ask which HUD exemption they comply with so that you know going in what to expect. Evaluate the community feel of each and decide for yourself what you enjoy: you might be surprised! Minimum ages are enacted to protect the community building and programming that senior living communities provide for their residents. It is a way to ensure that they can run efficiently and provide the best opportunities for you. ### Share This Post! - - - ## Get in touch! Feel free to contact us to learn more about all of our senior care services. [![Logo REV](https://blog.eskaton.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20REV.png?width=1500&height=322&name=Logo%20REV.png "Logo REV")](https://eskaton.org) © 2025 Eskaton • All Rights Reserved - - - -