Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean when you say your project is “Affordable?”

 

“Affordable” is defined as a rental structure that allows apartments to be offered at a significant discount to “market rents” found in the same general geographic area. The rents are designated by the government and are designed to fall in a range “affordable” to low to moderate income people.

What does one do to qualify for an apartment at Mansions at Moses Lake?

 

There is a number of qualifying criteria, but the most basic are that one must be over the age of 55, have an annual gross income of not more than $26,820.00 for a single person, and not more than $30,600.00 for a couple and be able to verify both income and assets.

 

Is there any financial assistance or subsidy available at Mansions at Moses Lake?

 

Financial assistance is not available directly from the Mansions at Moses Lake community. One may however qualify for various types of financial assistance from Federal, State and Local Government agencies. Housing vouchers are one form of direct housing assistance that may be available. Please check the Outside Services page under “Info & Tips” for more information regarding services that may be available.

 

What does “Independent Senior Living” mean?

 

Housing for seniors falls into several categories related to the overall health of the individual. Those categories are: Independent Living; Congregate Care; Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing Facilities. Independent Living (or Senior Apartments) are designed specifically for independent senior adults who are healthy, do not need daily supervision, and want to to enjoy a lifestyle filled with activities that may be shared with other seniors. In general, an Independent living Senior Community is for seniors who are able to live on their own, but desire the security and conveniences of community living.

Is Mansions at Moses Lake a public housing project?

 

No, Mansions at Moses Lake is a privately owned and operated, affordable housing development designed and operated for adults over the age of 55. Public housing is operated by a Housing Authority tied to a government entity such as a county or city. Mansions at Moses Lake can be leased for reduced rents because prior to construction it qualified for Federal Tax Credits under Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code. As such, the development must lease to individuals whose income falls within a certain percentage of the “Average Median Income.”

 

Can my younger relatives, like Grandchildren, visit me at Mansions at Moses Lake?

 

Yes, in fact that is encouraged. There are a few rules to protect the quiet enjoyment of the other residents, such as no children are allowed unsupervised by an adult at the pool, and children must get out of the pool after two hours. There is nothing to say they can’t come back later for another two hour swim, but others may want a chance to swim without the “gleeful voices” of young children for at least a little while. But, mostly young visitors will find few, if any, restrictions on what they may, or may not do.