Permanent supportive housing is permanent, deeply affordable housing where services are offered to help homeless, disabled and low-income people live independently in the community. Tenants have leases or lease-like agreements; apartments are affordable; rent cannot exceed a third of tenants’ income; and property management and services are provided by not-for-profit organizations.  The concept behind supportive housing is simple: Tenants rent attractive, safe, affordable apartments and have access from on-site or off-site professionals to whatever support they need to stay housed and healthy.