So my son is moving to phoenix soon. He is 35 and is on social security disability. I am buying a house that he can live in and was looking into some in Sun City. My understanding of these Senior Communities is that a percentage can be underage or that someone older has to be involved. But I guess I don't know the full details. Any helpful answers would be appreciated. Even if the answer is simply no its against the rules. not sure isn't super helpful though.
I believe the correct answer is "yes" he can live with you as long as the house is in your name, but if you should happen to die, and even if you willed him the house, he can't stay in Sun City. I think that's how it works?
Well i assume then that since i wouldnt be living there in the first place that he couldnt live there at all.
Highly recommend you contact SCHOA before considering a purchase in Sun City. Sun City Home Owners Association 10401 W Coggins Drive Sun City, AZ 85351 623 974 4718 Fax – 623 977 7095 Hours Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday - 9:00 a.m - Noon (Excluding Holidays) CC&R Age Restrictions Housing for Older Persons; Age Restriction The Property is intended to constitute housing intended and operated for occupancy by at least one person fifty-five (55) years of age or older per unit under the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, U.S.C. § 3600, et seq., and the Arizona Fair Housing Act, A.R.S. § 44-1491, et seq., (collectively, the “Fair Housing Acts”). Except as provided below, at least one occupant of each residential unit must be 55 years of age or older, and no person under nineteen (19) years of age shall occupy or reside in a residential unit for more than ninety (90 days in any twelve (12) month period. a) The Association may grant variances from the above restrictions, unless the granting of a variance would result in less than eighty percent (80%) of the residential units being occupied by one person fifty-five (55) years of age or older or would otherwise jeopardize the Property’s status as housing for older persons under the Fair Housing Acts. Any request for a variance submitted to the Association pursuant to the subsection shall set forth the names and ages of all proposed residents of the residential unit the reason for the request and such other information as the Association may reasonably require. https://suncityhoa.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SCHOA-CCRs.pdf
Someone age 55 or older must occupy the residence. If your son was going to be the only resident, it’s illegal.
There are exceptions. Potential buyer has been advised to check with SCHOA. They know how we stand in the 80/20% requirement. a) The Association may grant variances from the above restrictions, unless the granting of a variance would result in less than eighty percent (80%) of the residential units being occupied by one person fifty-five (55) years of age or older or would otherwise jeopardize the Property’s status as housing for older persons under the Fair Housing Acts. Any request for a variance submitted to the Association pursuant to the subsection shall set forth the names and ages of all proposed residents of the residential unit the reason for the request and such other information as the Association may reasonably require. https://suncityhoa.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/SCHOA-CCRs.pdf
