DHCD Awards $50 Million for Affordable Housing
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.