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Slyx31028 Asked April 2021

I need to find a place to live. I only have social security for income and I am in independent living presently. Any advice?

Where can I live if my only income is Social security?

JoAnn29 Apr 2021
Call your County Social Services and see if they can help you. County Office of Aging too.

In my area HUD has apartments they subsidize. Rent is 30% of your monthly income. They charge a flat rate for electric and heat is included. Cable would be your responsibility. Here, its under $30 for basic basic. There are free streaming stations out there. You can get food stamps. Most places have food closets.

Kimber166 Apr 2021
My mom has a small social security check and that is it. She lives in low-income housing (Section 8?) but has a safe and beautiful two bedroom apartment on a tree lined street. She worked with county social services to find the location.

Mom had a good income but spent foolishly and mistook how much SS she would have to live on when she retired at 62. She gets $600 a month.

I get criticized loudly for not subsidizing her but my mom has an issue with spending more than she has - so i stopped.

Good luck

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Midkid58 Apr 2021
Not knowing where you live--do you have gov't subsidized apartments that base your rent on income? There's a nice one by me, and while it isn't awesome, it's comfy and homey as you want it to be.

Usually a small bedroom, bath & main living area. Not large, but you don't NEED large, just snug for one.

I have a friend who has MS and she lives on a ground floor apt. She gets all the help she needs and can get around pretty well. As she needs a wheelchair, she needs a slightly bigger place. The residents kind of keep an eye out for each other. Few of them drive anymore, but there is a bus that comes a couple times a week for grocery runs, etc.

Another option would be to rent a bedroom and bath from a private owner. That is kind of fraught with difficulties, but if you get along, it could work.

I'd take a studio apt that was subsidized over a shared home, personally, but if you contact Aging Services, they can guide you. I know the wait list is pretty long in the one I am thinking of.

Good Luck to you!

Geaton777 Apr 2021
Where are you currently living? Are you renting or do you own a home?

Sources you can explore:
- social services for your county at the Dept of Health and Human Services to discuss Section 8 housing or housing options for seniors
- find out if FL's Medicaid pays for some or all of AL (some states do). If FL does, then start calling facilities
- contact your local area's Agency on Aging for resources and info

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