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DHCD to Require a Notice to Quit to Apply for RAFT

by iwd Tina | Aug 1, 2022 | Housing News

On August 1, the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) made administrative changes to the emergency rental assistance program Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT).

DHCD now requires a notice to quit or eviction notice/court summons for households applying for assistance with rent arrears. This new requirement is made at the discretion of DHCD. Under changes to the program implemented during the COVID emergency, RAFT no longer required a court summons to apply for the emergency assistance, allowing households to access help earlier, avoid a formal court process and potential eviction record. Owners also did not have to start a formal eviction process for their residents to access RAFT.

There is also a new RAFT benefit cap of $10,000, in effect from August 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, as required by the FY2023 state budget.

The chart below from DHCD shows how this policy will be implemented based on application submission and processing dates:

Application Submission Date Application Processed Date Benefit Limit Notice to Quit (NTQ) or Eviction Notice/Court Summons Required for Payment of Rent Arrears?
Before August 1, 2022 Before August 1, 2022 Up to $7,000 NO
Before August 1, 2022 On or After August 1, 2022 Up to $10,000 NO
On or After August 1, 2022 On or After August 1, 2022 Up to $10,000 YES

There will be webinar trainings for community-based partners on August 18, 2022, regarding FY23 RAFT and these changes. Attendees must register in advance.

August 18, 2022 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST
Register in advance for this webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_StVjuqk3RMWiwhG8U-9DBg

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Legislature Fails to Pass Economic Development Bill

by iwd Tina | Aug 1, 2022 | Housing News

The Legislature failed to pass an economic development bill by the close of the legislative session, which ended on July 31. A conference committee could not agree to a final bill as it negotiated differences between each chamber’s respective versions.

For housing, the Economic Development Bill contained potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in capital authorizations for affordable housing programs, including nearly $100 million for public housing capital repairs. The legislation could have also included up to $400 million in the state’s American Rescue Plan Act Fiscal Recovery Funds and budget surplus funding for homeownership, workforce housing, and affordable housing for extremely low- and very low-income households. Both the House and Senate versions of the bill also included critical public housing reforms that would have helped redevelop and rehabilitate our public housing.

The bill also included proposed tax relief for millions of Massachusetts residents.

In the usual hectic lead up to the end of the legislative session, when legislators often come together with last minute deals on major pieces of legislation, the Economic Development Bill faced an unexpected challenge. Until the last week of session, legislators were unaware of a state law that will likely be triggered requiring $3 billion in direct tax relief because of unexpectedly high revenue collections.

Lawmakers were unsure if the state could afford the $3 billion in unexpected tax relief in addition to the $4 billion full price tag of the current economic development proposals. Legislative leaders announced that the bill would remain in conference until they could better understand the scope and impact of triggering the tax rebate law.

Unfortunately, this leaves all of the provisions of the economic development bill in limbo. With the end of the formal legislative session on July 31, the House and Senate will only meet in informal sessions between now and the beginning of 2023.

Informal sessions are not typically used to pass large or controversial pieces of legislation, like a multi-billion dollar economic development bill, because any member can object to a bill and hold up the process. Also, certain legislation cannot be passed during informal sessions, like borrowing authorizations, because they require recorded votes, which only happen during formal legislative sessions. The borrowing authorizations would include the nearly $200 million in capital authorizations for affordable housing.

The House and Senate both indicated they will decide if pieces of the Economic Development Bill could be taken during informal sessions but anything passed would likely be a much slimmed-down version of either the House or Senate Economic Development Bills.

CHAPA is disappointed that the Economic Development Bill did not pass. The bill would have provided the opportunity to plan for growth to ensure everyone in every community could thrive, meet the growing demand for housing, and invest in our neighborhoods in ways that benefit everyone.

CHAPA will be advocating for the Legislature to pass these pieces of the Economic Development Bill during informal sessions, including over $400 million in resources for homeownership, workforce housing, and homes for those with the lowest incomes as well as funding and policies to rehabilitate our public housing.

Governor Baker Signs FY2023 Budget

by iwd Tina | Jul 28, 2022 | Housing News

Governor Charlie Baker today signed the Fiscal Year 2023 budget, a $52.7 billion budget with historic investments in affordable housing programs along with other critical priorities.The final budget deposits nearly $1.5 billion into the Rainy Day Fund bringing the balance of the Fund to $8.4 billion.

CHAPA thanks the Legislature and Governor Baker for making historic investments in affordable housing programs. These investments are critical as Massachusetts recovers from the pandemic.

The budget allocates $884.6 million for the Department of Housing and Community Development, a $300.5 million (51%) increase above FY22. This includes $154.3 million for the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP), which will support enhanced benefits and reforms that will give families more housing choice and flexibility.

Along with eligibility expansions that will multiply the number of households served and increase benefits, the budget invests a historic $150 million in Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT), a 582% increase above FY22, and it provides $59.4 million for HomeBASE, a 129% increase vs. FY22. It also supports $110 million for homeless individual shelters, a 90% increase above FY22.

Specifically, the budget invests in the following:

  • $219.4 million for the Emergency Assistance family shelter system
  • $154.3 million for MRVP to support more than 10,000 vouchers in FY23
  • $150 million for Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT), an increase of $128 million above FY22
  • $110 million for Homeless Individual Shelters and $5 million to continue an innovative model to create new housing opportunities with wraparound services for chronically homeless individuals
  • $92 million in funding for Local Housing Authorities
  • $59.4 million for HomeBASE Household Assistance
  • $12.5 million for a collaborative program through which the Department of Mental Health provides mental health services and DHCD provides rental assistance

Treasury Updates Guidance on Using ARPA Funds with Affordable Housing Resources

by iwd Tina | Jul 27, 2022 | Housing News

On July 27, the U.S. Treasury Department released updated guidance that allows governments to use State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to fully finance long-term affordable housing loans, including the principal of any such loans, subject to certain conditions and other changes that will facilitate significant additional financing for affordable housing projects, including those using the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC).

Treasury has released updated FAQs, which include new guidance (2.14 and 4.9) on affordable housing development. Treasury also published a How-to Guide for Affordable Housing to assist SLFRF recipients in using their funds for affordable housing and provides information on combining different sources of federal funds.

Learn more from the Housing Advisory Group, who helped achieve these important updates to the guidelines!

CHAPA Recommendations to Governor Baker on FY2023 State Budget

by iwd Tina | Jul 26, 2022 | Housing News

The Legislature passed a $52.7 billion annual budget (H 5050) for the fiscal year 2023, which began on July 1st with an interim spending plan in place on July 18th. The FY2023 Budget is now on Governor Baker’s desk. The Governor has 10 days to review it and send it back with amendments and vetoes.

Below are CHAPA’s recommendations for Governor Baker on making the strongest possible budget for affordable housing, community development, and homelessness prevention.


On behalf of Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA), thanks the Governor for making investments in permanent affordable housing solutions, including our state’s rental assistance programs and public housing.

Although the health crisis from the COVID-19 pandemic may be coming under control, our housing challenges remain. We now have a chance to act on equitable housing policies that can ensure long-term stability and prosperity for Massachusetts residents.

CHAPA is a non-profit organization that advocates for the resources and policies needed to support renters, homeowners, and landlords and to preserve and expand the state’s affordable housing stock to make sure everyone in the Commonwealth has a safe, healthy, and affordable place to call home.

Below are funding and language recommendations supported by CHAPA that will help bridge the key differences between the House and Senate budgets and provide the strongest support for these critical resources to help many residents stay housed and recover during this pandemic.

Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) (7004-9024)

CHAPA asks you to approve the funding level of $154 million allocated through the FY2023 budget as well as the language to allow $20 million in prior appropriations from FY2022 to continue into FY2023. This total funding of ~$175 million for MRVP will help create new rental vouchers to serve more families, produce new affordable homes, and preserve existing affordable housing critical to recovering from the pandemic.

CHAPA requests you to keep the language on establishing a payment standard, lowering tenant rent share to 30% of the household income, and allowing utilities as a part of the tenant rent payment in the budget. These changes will better align the state MRVP program with the federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program making MRVP vouchers more competitive and effective to use in a tight housing market.

Alternative Housing Voucher Program (AHVP) (7004-9030)

CHAPA asks that you support the increased appropriation of $13,600,000 allocated through the FY2023 budget as well as the language to allow $5.6 million in prior appropriations from FY2022 to continue into FY2023 for AHVP. This total funding of $19.2 million will create new rental vouchers for persons with disabilities.

Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) (7004-9316)

CHAPA asks you to support the $150 million in total appropriations for RAFT, including $60 million leftover funds from the FY2022 Supplemental budget to be carried over. This will help thousands of households in Massachusetts avoid eviction and stabilize property owners, especially as the federal emergency rental assistance has ended.

We also request that you keep the language allowing the $10,000 maximum RAFT benefit to be in place until the next year and lowering to $7,000 after. CHAPA also requests you to support the language to de-link RAFT and HomeBASE to allow eligible households to receive maximum RAFT benefit for both RAFT and HomeBASE through June 2022.

Housing Consumer Education Centers (HCECs) (7004-3036)

CHAPA requests you to support the increased funding of $9.7 million for the HCECs so they can continue to offer critical housing and eviction prevention resources. These are the frontline agencies for delivering housing resources for critical programs like RAFT and HomeBASE.

Public Housing Operating Subsidy (7004-9005)

CHAPA asks you to approve the increased funding level of $92 million for public housing operating subsidy. Unfortunately, years of underfunding before the pandemic have left many housing authorities struggling to operate and keep apartments in good repair. The additional funds will help housing authorities operate and preserve this valuable resource while ensuring health and safety of their tenants, many of whom are at increased risk of the virus because they are elderly or have a disability.

Public Housing Reform (7004-9007)

CHAPA asks you to support the funding level of $1 million for public housing reform. These reforms improve governance and operation of local housing authorities by assisting with capital improvements, unit turn over, and help support a centralized waitlist.

Home and Healthy for Good (7004-0104)

CHAPA asks that you allow for $6.3 million appropriation and language for Home and Healthy for Good (HHG) program from the Conference budget. This program helps reduce homelessness, promote housing stability, and reduce costly utilization of emergency care.

HomeBASE (7004-0108)

CHAPA requests that you adopt the total appropriation of $59,411,201 allocated through the FY2023 budget. This will offer more families an alternative to emergency shelter by providing stabilization services and up to $20,000 in financial assistance to pay rent, utilities, security deposits, and other expenses that would allow them to stay in their homes, move, or live with another family over a period of two years.

Foreclosure Prevention & Housing Counseling (7006-0011)

CHAPA asks you to support the $3.05 million appropriation for foreclosure prevention and housing counseling grants administered by the Division of Banks (DOB). These funds will help thousands of residents in Massachusetts purchase their first home and provide foreclosure counseling to help owners who are at risk of losing their home.

Tenancy Preservation Program (TPP) (7004-3045)

CHAPA asks you to support the $1.8 million appropriation for TPP, an effective homelessness prevention resource. TPP works with households with disabilities facing eviction to determine whether a disability can be reasonably accommodated in order to preserve the tenancy. Additional funds for the program will help prevent more evictions during the ongoing pandemic.

Massachusetts Accessible Housing Registry (MassAccess) (4120-4001)

Thanks to you and the Legislature for including $150,000 funding, for MassAccess, www.massaccesshousingregistry.org. The website is a searchable database of available affordable and accessible housing opportunities in Massachusetts.

The $70,000 increase will help support the replacement of MassAccess with two technologically modern websites for rentals (Housing Navigator – which is already up and running) and homeownership opportunities (MyMassHome – which needs additional funding to go live). The modest increase in funding will ensure that people can find the affordable housing that has been developed throughout the Commonwealth. In order for people to have opportunities to live in the communities they choose, it is critical that they know where affordable homes are located

Unaccompanied Homeless Youth (4000-0007)

CHAPA asks that you support the $9.5 million appropriation for housing and wraparound services for unaccompanied youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. We hope that you will support the increased appropriation to allow the program to serve more homeless youth.

New Lease for Homeless Families (7004-0106)

CHAPA asks you to support the $250,000 line-item for New Lease for Homeless Families. New Lease houses families residing in state-funded shelters and hotels by implementing a preference for these families in properties across the Commonwealth. Through New Lease, homeless families have the opportunity to live in desirable and affordable communities with the support they need to achieve successful tenancies. This appropriation will allow the program to continue serving the nearly 300 families that New Lease works with to help find and maintain homes.

DHCD Awards $50 Million for Affordable Housing

by iwd Tina | Jul 26, 2022 | Housing News

On July 26, the Baker-Polito Administration, through the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), awarded $50 million in direct funding and $89 million in state and federal tax credits to support 26 affordable housing projects, including 384 homes for households with very low-incomes. According to the Governor’s press release, the awards will support the production and preservation of 1,474 homes with 1,326 set aside as affordable.

The awarded projects are:

Gardner Terrace II & Hebronville Mill (Attleboro) are occupied preservation/rehabilitation properties. The sponsor is the nonprofit Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH). DHCD will support the rehabilitation of the properties, currently in MassHousing’s portfolio, with federal low-income housing tax credits and subsidy funds. The City of Attleboro also will support the properties with funds of its own. When construction is completed, Gardner Terrace II and Hebronville Mill will offer 135 fully rehabilitated units for persons age 55 and older as well as for families. With 135 total units, at least 110 units will be restricted for individuals or families earning less than 60% of area median income (AMI), with 27 units further restricted for individuals or families earning less than 30% of AMI.

Anchor Point II (Beverly) is the second phase of a new construction project for families. The sponsor is the nonprofit Harborlight Community Partners. DHCD will support the project with state and federal low-income housing tax credits and subsidy funds. The City of Beverly will support Anchor Point II with funds of its own. When completed, Anchor Point II will offer 39 affordable rental units, all of which will be restricted for individuals or families earning less than 60% of AMI, with 16 units further restricted for households earning less than 30% of AMI and, in some cases, transitioning from homelessness. Construction is well underway on the adjacent Anchor Point I project.

Carol Avenue Rehab (Boston) is an existing family housing project located in Boston’s Allston neighborhood. The sponsor is the nonprofit Allston Brighton CDC. DHCD will support the rehabilitation of Carol Avenue with federal low-income housing tax credits and subsidy funds. The City of Boston also will provide support to the project with funds of its own. When construction is completed, the project will feature 33 fully rehabilitated units in a prime Allston location. Twenty‑five units will be restricted for individuals or families earning less than 60% of AMI, with nine units further restricted for households earning less than 30% of AMI.

288 Harrison Residences (Boston) is a new construction project for families located in Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood. The sponsor is Beacon Communities Development, LLC. DHCD will support the project with state and federal low-income housing tax credits. The City of Boston will support the project with funds of its own. When completed, 288 Harrison Residences will offer 85 total units for individuals and families. Sixty‑three units will be reserved for households earning less than 60% of AMI, with 17 units further restricted for households earning less than 30% of AMI and, in some cases, transitioning from homelessness. Beacon Communities intends to build the project to Passive House standards.

Harvard Street Housing (Boston) is a new construction project located in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood that will serve persons with disabilities. The sponsor is Cruz Development Corporation. DHCD will support the project with subsidy funds, and the City of Boston also will support the project with funds of its own. When completed, the project will offer four new units, as well as services, for clients of the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health.

127 Amory (Boston) is a new construction transit-oriented project located in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood. The nonprofit sponsor is The Community Builders (TCB). DHCD will support the project with state and federal low-income housing tax credits and subsidy funds. The City of Boston also will support the project with funds of its own. When completed, 127 Amory will offer 96 total units for individuals and families. At least 65 units will be restricted for households earning less than 60% of AMI, with 32 units further restricted for households earning less than 30% of AMI and, in some cases, making a transition from homelessness. TCB will provide on-site support services to the new residents of 127 Amory. The construction of 127 Amory will continue the extensive redevelopment of the Jackson Square neighborhood, which began more than 10 years ago.

150 River Street (Boston) is a new construction project to be built on a city-owned site in Boston’s Mattapan neighborhood. The nonprofit sponsor is Caribbean Integration Community Development, working with the nonprofit Planning Office of Urban Affairs (POUA). DHCD will support the project with state and federal low-income housing tax credits and subsidy funds. The City of Boston also will support the project with funds of its own. In addition, the project has received an award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. When completed, 150 River Street will offer 30 total units for seniors. All 30 units will be restricted for seniors earning less than 60% of AMI, with 11 units further restricted for seniors earning less than 30% of AMI and, in some cases, transitioning from homelessness. The sponsor will provide support services to the new residents of 150 River Street.

Bartlett Station V (Boston) is a new construction project in Nubian Square in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood. The nonprofit sponsor is Nuestra Comunidad, working in partnership with Windale Developers, Inc. DHCD will support the project with state and federal low-income housing tax credits and subsidy funds. The City of Boston also will support the project with funds of its own. The construction of Bartlett F5 will continue the extensive redevelopment of a prime parcel near the heart of Nubian Square. When completed, Bartlett F5 will offer 44 total units. Thirty-three units will be restricted for individuals and families earning less than 60% of AMI, with nine units further restricted for households earning less than 30% of AMI and, in some cases, transitioning from homelessness. The sponsor intends to build the project to Passive House standards.

Aileron (Boston) is a new construction project located in East Boston. The nonprofit sponsor is the Neighborhood of Affordable Housing (NOAH). DHCD will support the project with state and federal low-income housing tax credits and subsidy funds. The City of Boston also will support the project with funds of its own. When completed, Aileron will offer 36 total units, all of which will be affordable to individuals and families earning less than 60% of AMI. Eight units will be further restricted for households earning less than 30% of AMI and, in some cases, transitioning from homelessness.

2085 Washington Street (Boston) is a new construction, mixed-income project located in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood. The sponsor is Trinity Financial, Inc., in partnership with the nonprofit Madison Park Development Corporation. The project consists of 64 rental units within a larger 96-unit building. DHCD will support the project with state and federal low-income housing tax credits and subsidy funds. The City of Boston also will support the project with funds of its own. When completed, 2085 Washington Street will offer 64 new rental units for individuals and families. Forty-four units will be restricted for households earning less than 60% of AMI, with 16 units further restricted for households earning less than 30% of AMI and, in some cases, transitioning from homelessness. The project will be built adjacent to an existing Tropical Foods grocery store and will be served by several major bus lines. The sponsor intends to build the project to Passive House standards.

E+ Highland (Boston) is a new construction family housing project located in Boston’s Roxbury/Highland Park neighborhood. The sponsor is Rees-Larkin Development, LLC. DHCD will support this transit-oriented project with federal low-income housing tax credits and subsidy funds. The City of Boston will support the project with funds of its own. The sponsor intends to build the project to Passive House standards. When completed, E+ Highland will offer 23 total units for individuals and families. All 23 units will be restricted for households earning less than 60% of AMI, with three units further restricted for households earning less than 30% of AMI and, in some cases, transitioning from homelessness.

Lincoln School (Brockton) is a historic adaptive re-use project. The sponsor is the nonprofit NeighborWorks Housing Solutions. DHCD will support Lincoln School with state and federal low‑income housing tax credits and subsidy funds. The City of Brockton also will support the project with funds of its own. When completed, Lincoln School will offer 37 total units for seniors. All 37 units will be affordable to seniors earning less than 60% of AMI, with eight units further restricted for seniors earning less than 30% of AMI and, in some cases, transitioning from homelessness. When construction is completed, the sponsor will offer support services to the new residents of Lincoln School.

32 Marion Apartments (Brookline) is a demolition/new construction project. The sponsor is the nonprofit Brookline Housing Authority. DHCD will support the project with state and federal low-income housing tax credits and subsidy funds. The Town of Brookline also will support the project with funds of its own. When completed, 32 Marion Apartments will offer 115 total units. All 115 units will be restricted for persons age 55 or older, with incomes less than 60% of AMI, with 29 units further restricted for persons earning less than 30% of AMI and, in some cases, transitioning from homelessness. Located on a prime site in Brookline’s Coolidge Corner neighborhood, the project will be built to Passive House standards.

108 Centre Street (Brookline) is a new construction senior housing project. The sponsor is the nonprofit Hebrew Senior Life. DHCD will support the project with state and federal low-income housing tax credits. The Town of Brookline will support the project with funds of its own. When completed, 108 Centre Street will offer 54 total units for seniors. All 54 units will be restricted for seniors earning less than 60% of AMI, with 16 units further restricted for seniors earning less than 30% of AMI. The project will be constructed in close proximity to existing senior properties owned by Hebrew Senior Life in Brookline’s Coolidge Corner neighborhood. When 108 Centre Street is completed, the sponsor will offer extensive support services to the new residents. The sponsor intends to build the project to Passive House standards.

52 New Street (Cambridge) is a new construction project. The nonprofit sponsor is Just‑A‑Start. DHCD will support the project with state and federal low-income housing tax credits and subsidy funds. The City of Cambridge also will support the project with local funds. When completed, 52 New Street will feature 107 total units. Ninety-seven units will be restricted for individuals and families earning less than 60% of AMI, with 17 units further restricted for households earning less than 30% of AMI and, in some cases, transitioning from homelessness. The sponsor worked with the City of Cambridge to have the project zoned as part of an overlay district. The sponsor intends to build the project to Passive House standards.

Belcher Apartments (Chicopee) is a historic adaptive re-use project. The nonprofit sponsor is Valley Opportunity Council (VOC). DHCD will support the project with federal low-income housing tax credits. The city of Chicopee also will support the project with funds of its own. When construction is completed, Belcher Apartments will offer 25 total units. Twenty-two units will be restricted for individuals and families earning less than 60% of AMI, with seven units further restricted for households earning less than 30% of AMI and, in some cases, transitioning from homelessness.

Scranton Main (Falmouth) is a new construction senior housing project. The sponsors are Affirmative Investments and Falmouth Housing Corporation. DHCD will support the project with state and federal low-income housing tax credits and subsidy funds. The Town of Falmouth will support the project with funds of its own. When completed, Scranton Main will offer 48 new units for seniors and a small commercial space. All 48 units will be restricted for seniors earning less than 60% of AMI, with 16 units further restricted for seniors earning less than 30% of AMI and, in some cases, transitioning from homelessness. The sponsor will offer various support services to the new residents of Scranton Main. The sponsor intends to achieve Passive House certification and the building will be all electric.

Carlson Crossing East (Framingham) is a preservation/rehabilitation project. The sponsor is the nonprofit Framingham Housing Development Corp. II. DHCD will support the project with state and federal low-income housing tax credits. The City of Framingham also will provide support to the project with funds of its own. In addition, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will provide a substantial number of project-based Section 8 vouchers to Carlson Crossing East. When construction is completed, the project will feature 61 fully rehabilitated units for individuals and families; all units will be restricted for individuals and families earning less than 30% of AMI.

Hillman Firehouse Restoration (New Bedford) is a historic adaptive re-use project. The nonprofit sponsor is the Waterfront Historic Area League (WHALE). DHCD will support the project with subsidy funds. The City of New Bedford also will support the project with funds of its own. When construction is completed, Hillman Firehouse Restoration will offer eight total units. Five units will be restricted for individuals and families earning less than 60% of AMI, with one unit further restricted for a household earning less than 30% of AMI.

Wamsutta Apartments (New Bedford) is an existing scattered-site project. The sponsor is Hall Keen Management, Inc. DHCD will support the preservation and rehabilitation of the project with state and federal low-income housing tax credits and subsidy funds. The City of New Bedford also will support the project with funds of its own. When rehabilitation work is completed, Wamsutta Apartments will offer 144 total units, all of which will be affordable to individuals and families earning less than 60% of AMI, with 19 units further restricted for households earning less than 30% of AMI.

Orleans Cape Cod Five (Orleans) is a rehabilitation/new construction project. The sponsor is Pennrose, LLC. DHCD will support the project with state and federal low-income housing tax credits and subsidy funds. The Town of Orleans will support the project with Community Preservation Act funds. In addition, in recognition of the need for regional affordable housing, at least three other Cape Cod towns also will provide funds in support of Orleans Cape Cod Five. The project involves the substantial rehabilitation of a vacant commercial building as well as the construction of new rental units. When completed, Orleans Cape Cod Five will offer 62 total units for individuals and families. Fifty-two units will be affordable to individuals and families earning less than 60% of AMI, with nine units further restricted for households earning less than 30% of AMI and, in some cases, transitioning from homelessness.

22 Johnston Way (Stow) features the preservation/rehabilitation of an existing property and the construction of additional new affordable units on a separate site. The nonprofit sponsor is Stow Elderly Housing Corp. DHCD will support the rehabilitation and new construction of Stow Apartments with state and federal low-income housing tax credits and subsidy funds. The Town of Stow also will provide Community Preservation Act funds in support of the project. When completed, Stow Apartments will offer 87 total units for seniors, as well as support services. All 87 units will be restricted for seniors earning less than 60% of AMI, with additional units further restricted for seniors earning less than 30% of AMI.

Coyle School Residences (Taunton) is a historic adaptive re-use project. The sponsor is SGC Development Partners, LLC. DHCD will support the project with state and federal low‑income housing tax credits and subsidy funds. The City of Taunton also will support Coyle School Residences with funds of its own. When construction is completed, this former school building will offer 50 total units for individuals and families. Forty-five units will be restricted for households earning less than 60% of AMI, with 12 units further restricted for households earning less than 30% of AMI and, in some cases, transitioning from homelessness.

Prospect Estates (Webster) is an existing preservation/rehabilitation project. The nonprofit sponsor is Affordable Housing and Services Collaborative, Inc. The sponsor acquired the project as part of a work-out with the former owner. DHCD will support the project with federal low-income housing tax credits and subsidy funds. When construction is completed, Prospect Estates will offer 25 rehabilitated units for individuals and families. All units will be restricted for households with incomes less than 60% of AMI, with four units further restricted for households earning less than 30% of AMI.

Westminster Senior Residences (Westminster) is a new construction project. The sponsor is Commonwealth Community Developers, LLC. DHCD will support the project with state and federal low-income housing tax credits and subsidy funds. The town of Westminster also will support the project with funds of its own. When completed, the project will offer 50 units for seniors. All 50 units will be affordable to seniors earning less than 60% of AMI, with 10 units further restricted for services earning less than 30% of AMI and, in some cases, transitioning from homelessness. The project will be built adjacent to the Town of Westminster’s senior center. The sponsor, working with Montachusett Home Care Corporation, also will offer direct support services to the new residents of Westminster Senior Apartments.

Abby’s House Shelter Renovation (Worcester) is an occupied project. The nonprofit sponsor is Abby’s House, an organization known for its extensive work with homeless women and children. The project consists of the rehabilitation of the occupied property in order to address numerous existing conditions, including limited accessibility. DHCD will support Abby’s House Shelter Renovation with subsidy funds. The City of Worcester also will support the project with funds of its own. When completed, Abby’s House Shelter Renovation will offer 12 shelter rooms for homeless women and children. The sponsor also will offer extensive support services to the shelter residents.

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