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TERRIFIC Inn SENIOR HOUSING
TERRIFIC Inn, located two blocks from the U Street corridor, offers 14 Housing units, subsidized independent living for seniors 55 years and older.
TERRIFIC Inn in Washington, District of Columbia, offers comfort, convenience, and community that meet residents' needs. A committed leasing team is ready to help, making it easy to find the right place. This apartment community provides safe, affordable housing and support services to individuals and families in crisis. It is more than just a place to live; it is a true home. TERRIFIC, Inc.’s subsidized-housing program serves senior citizens and low-income individuals. TERRIFIC Inn I is an affordable housing development in Washington, D.C. low-income individuals who meet the income threshold and other eligibility requirements.
Rent estimates are based on District of Columbia County Fair Market Rents for 2026. If a tenant qualifies at or below the 30% extremely low-income threshold, they will pay 30% of the unit's Fair Market Rent, with the remaining 70% subsidized. Contact the D.C Housing Authority for precise rent details.
TERRIFIC, Inc. Housing remove program description
The Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program helps expand the supply of affordable housing with supportive services for the elderly. The program provides funding, called a capital advance, to construct, acquire, or rehabilitate multifamily properties that serve very-low-income individuals aged 62 or older. In addition to the capital advance, properties receive a renewable Project Rental Assistance Contract (PRAC) that covers reasonable and necessary operating expenses beyond the tenant’s portion of rent. This usually includes a service coordinator who links residents at Section 202 properties to supportive services in the community, enabling them to live independently in an environment that provides support with cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
FIGHTING FOOD INSECURITY
In D.C., almost 11% of households struggle to afford enough food.
10.6% of households in the District of Columbia reported struggling to provide enough food for themselves and their families in 2021, despite a better economy.
In the District, households with children experience food insecurity at a rate of 13.6 percent compared to 6.7 percent, which is almost twice as high.
In accordance with the Food Research & Action Center's report, "Food Insecurity Among Older Adults," 12.8 percent of the almost 90,000 older persons in Washington, D.C., are currently food insecure. Additionally, D.C. has the largest percentage of seniors in the country who are at risk of going hungry at 20.1%
TERRIFIC, Inc. believes everyone deserves the dignity of a meal. Contribute to keeping our community fed.
