55+ Housing Community

Explore the 55+ Housing Market

Residential communities designed specifically for adults aged 55 and older. These communities cater to the needs and preferences of active seniors, offering a vibrant lifestyle with various amenities and social opportunities.

NAHB 55+ Housing Council

The NAHB 55+ Housing Council serves the special needs of NAHB members involved in all aspects of 55+ housing, including design, development, finance, ownership, management and sales and marketing. For more information, please visit the NAHB 55+ Housing Council.

Your IBS 2026 Adventure STarts Here

55+ Housing Industry Passport

Pick up your 55+ Housing Industry Passport in the Sales Central program, 55+ Housing Industry Programming Kick Off, Tuesday, February 17 at 8:45 AM, and explore the best of IBS 2026. Attend each 55+ Housing–related Centrals and 20 Clubs program, earn a stamp and chart your course through the industry’s most valuable 55+ housing conversations. Collect all 9 stamps and turn in your completed passport for a complimentary NAHB gift. Industry learning has never been this rewarding.

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One of the Fastest Growing Housing Segments

Discover current trends, identify what makes this market different and refine your strategies to work with this growing number of potential buyers.

Redefining What the “Retirement Lifestyle” Looks Like

There’s something for everyone who wants to succeed with their clients.

55+ Housing Programs & Events

All Days

Tuesday, February 17

Wednesday, February 18

Thursday, February 19

Select a Day:

Tuesday, February 17

8:45 - 9:15 AM

55+ Housing Industry Programming Kick Off

OCCC - West 312A - Sales Central

8:45 - 9:15 AM

Plan Review

OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

8:45 - 9:15 AM

Shop Talk: Financing Multifamily Projects Today

OCCC - West 308A - Multifamily Central

9:30 - 10:00 AM

ADUs & Age-Friendly Living: Insights for Builders

OCCC - West 304E - Remodeling Central

10:15 - 10:45 AM

Plan Review

OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

12:30 - 1:30 PM

Build for a Changing America: Product Strategy for Evolving Age & Household Trends

OCCC - West 240C

12:45 - 1:15 PM

Plan Review

OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

1:45 - 2:15 PM

Profitable Amenities, Features & Customizations: From 55+ to the Next-Gen Buyer

OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

2:15 - 3:15 PM

An Insider Guide to 2026 Design & Product Trends

OCCC - West 311G

2:30 - 3:00 PM

Up Close with Michael Reynolds - Multifamily Developments in Demand

OCCC - West 308A - Multifamily Central

3:30 - 4:00 PM

Designing Age-Friendly Housing for Every Stage of Life

OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

5:00 - 10:00 PM

The Nationals Awards Gala, Powered by Chase, featuring 55+ Housing, Global Innovation and NAHB Honors

Hyatt Regency Orlando - 9801 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819

Wednesday, February 18

7:45 - 8:15 AM

Profitable Design Strategies for Adaptable Living

OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

8:45 - 9:15 AM

Plan Review

OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

8:45 - 9:15 AM

Shop Talk: Multifamily Housing for Active Adults - 55+ Housing Concepts Succeeding Today

OCCC - West 308A - Multifamily Central

9:30 - 10:00 AM

Aging-in-Place Features & Products In-Demand Today

OCCC - West 304E - Remodeling Central

10:15 - 10:45 AM

Plan Review

OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

11:00 - 11:30 AM

Big Solutions in Small Spaces: ADU Design & Planning Essentials

OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

12:30 - 1:30 PM

3 Keys to Winning Floor Plans: Right-Sized, On-Trend, Margin-Boosting

OCCC - West 314B

12:45 - 1:15 PM

Plan Review

OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

2:30 - 3:00 PM

Benefits and Profitability of Building 55+ Housing – Getting Into 55+ Building

OCCC - West 310A - NAHB 20 Clubs Lounge

2:30 - 3:00 PM

Plan Review

OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

2:30 - 3:00 PM

Up Close: Navigating Single Family Built-for-Rent Housing

OCCC - West 308A - Multifamily Central

4:15 - 4:45 PM

What Multifamily Amenities Are in Demand Today?

OCCC - West 308A - Multifamily Central

Thursday, February 19

8:45 - 9:15 AM

Plan Review

OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

8:45 - 9:15 AM

Shop Talk: A Custom Builder’s Approach to 55+ Housing Builds

OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

9:30 - 10:00 AM

Up Close with Michael Medick: Placemaking & Multifamily Development

OCCC - West 308A - Multifamily Central

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Higher Profits & Happier Customers Through Intentional Design

OCCC - West 308C

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Selling Wellness in Kitchens & Baths: Design That Feels as Good as It Looks

OCCC - West 311G

10:15 - 10:45 AM

Plan Review

OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

10:15 - 10:45 AM

Up Close with Jeffrey Augello & Bryon Cohron - Senior Living Fair Housing Compliance

OCCC - West 312A - Sales Central

11:00 - 11:30 AM

Evolving Design Trends for Today’s Changing Demographics

OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

Tuesday,
February 17

8:45 - 9:15 AM 55+ Housing Industry Programming Kick Off OCCC - West 312A - Sales Central

8:45 - 9:15 AM Plan Review OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

8:45 - 9:15 AM Shop Talk: Financing Multifamily Projects Today OCCC - West 308A - Multifamily Central

9:30 - 10:00 AM ADUs & Age-Friendly Living: Insights for Builders OCCC - West 304E - Remodeling Central

10:15 - 10:45 AM Plan Review OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

12:30 - 1:30 PM Build for a Changing America: Product Strategy for Evolving Age & Household Trends OCCC - West 240C

12:45 - 1:15 PM Plan Review OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

1:45 - 2:15 PM Profitable Amenities, Features & Customizations: From 55+ to the Next-Gen Buyer OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

2:15 - 3:15 PM An Insider Guide to 2026 Design & Product Trends OCCC - West 311G

2:30 - 3:00 PM Up Close with Michael Reynolds - Multifamily Developments in Demand OCCC - West 308A - Multifamily Central

3:30 - 4:00 PM Designing Age-Friendly Housing for Every Stage of Life OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

5:00 - 10:00 PM The Nationals Awards Gala, Powered by Chase, featuring 55+ Housing, Global Innovation and NAHB Honors Hyatt Regency Orlando - 9801 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819

Wednesday,
February 18

7:45 - 8:15 AM Profitable Design Strategies for Adaptable Living OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

8:45 - 9:15 AM Plan Review OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

8:45 - 9:15 AM Shop Talk: Multifamily Housing for Active Adults - 55+ Housing Concepts Succeeding Today OCCC - West 308A - Multifamily Central

9:30 - 10:00 AM Aging-in-Place Features & Products In-Demand Today OCCC - West 304E - Remodeling Central

10:15 - 10:45 AM Plan Review OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

11:00 - 11:30 AM Big Solutions in Small Spaces: ADU Design & Planning Essentials OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

12:30 - 1:30 PM 3 Keys to Winning Floor Plans: Right-Sized, On-Trend, Margin-Boosting OCCC - West 314B

12:45 - 1:15 PM Plan Review OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

2:30 - 3:00 PM Benefits and Profitability of Building 55+ Housing – Getting Into 55+ Building OCCC - West 310A - NAHB 20 Clubs Lounge

2:30 - 3:00 PM Plan Review OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

2:30 - 3:00 PM Up Close: Navigating Single Family Built-for-Rent Housing OCCC - West 308A - Multifamily Central

4:15 - 4:45 PM What Multifamily Amenities Are in Demand Today? OCCC - West 308A - Multifamily Central

Thursday,
February 19

8:45 - 9:15 AM Plan Review OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

8:45 - 9:15 AM Shop Talk: A Custom Builder’s Approach to 55+ Housing Builds OCCC - West 303A - Custom Building Central

9:30 - 10:00 AM Up Close with Michael Medick: Placemaking & Multifamily Development OCCC - West 308A - Multifamily Central

10:00 - 11:00 AM Higher Profits & Happier Customers Through Intentional Design OCCC - West 308C

10:00 - 11:00 AM Selling Wellness in Kitchens & Baths: Design That Feels as Good as It Looks OCCC - West 311G

10:15 - 10:45 AM Plan Review OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

10:15 - 10:45 AM Up Close with Jeffrey Augello & Bryon Cohron - Senior Living Fair Housing Compliance OCCC - West 312A - Sales Central

11:00 - 11:30 AM Evolving Design Trends for Today’s Changing Demographics OCCC - West 311A - Design Central

Become a Sponsor

For more information on how your company can partner with 55+ Housing, please contact Mike Sutton at [email protected] or 202-266-8690.

55+ Housing Community

Explore the 55+ Housing Market

NAHB 55+ Housing Council

Your IBS 2026 Adventure STarts Here

55+ Housing Industry Passport

One of the Fastest Growing Housing Segments

Redefining What the “Retirement Lifestyle” Looks Like

55+ Housing Programs & Events

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