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Melrose OPCD Announces Affordable Housing Lottery Opportunity

A public information session about the affordable housing opportunity will be held on May 15, 2023, at 6 p.m. via Zoom.
Posted on: April 28, 2023 - 12:00pm
Melrose OPCD Announces Affordable Housing Lottery Opportunity

The Melrose Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) has announced there is an upcoming lottery to purchase two affordable townhouses at Blueberry Hill Lane Estates, a new subdivision of 19 homes located in Melrose. The townhouses will be ready for purchase shortly after the lottery date. The affordable 2-bedroom home contains 2,793 square feet and 3.5 bathrooms, while the 3-bedroom home contains 2,009 square feet and 2.5 bathrooms.

The townhomes will be sold at an affordable price to households with incomes at or below 80% of the Area Median Income. The maximum household income limits are: $78,300 (1 person), $89,500 (2 people), $100,700 (3 people), $111,850 (4 people), $120,800 (5 people), $129,750 (6 people).

Price of Townhouses

  • $228,600 for a 2 Bedroom Townhouse (Condo Fees are $390/month)
  • $259,400 for a 3 Bedroom Townhouse (Condo Fees are $390/month)

For more information, please view this information sheet and information packet, and complete an application here.

Upcoming Dates & Additional Information

A public information session will be held on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Go to zoom.com/join or call (646) 558-8656 and enter Meeting ID: 818 9317 7595, Passcode: 088159

Complete applications and mortgage pre-approvals must be received, or postmarked, by Monday, June 12, 2023, at 2 p.m. Applications and pre-approvals postmarked by the deadline must be received within 5 business days.

The lottery for eligible households will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Go to zoom.com/join or call (646) 558-8656 and enter Meeting ID: 857 2736 5609, Passcode: 276410

For questions, or for reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, go to www.sebhousing.com or call (617) 782-6900 (x2) and leave a message, or postal mail SEB Housing, 257 Hillside Ave, Needham MA 02494. Free translation available. Traducción gratuita disponible. Tradução livre disponível.