Homeownership: Brookside at Andover, Andover, MA
Community: 105 Brookside Drive
Unit Information:  Units currently available: (1) Three bedroom unit restricted to those making less than 80% of AMI. Price :$159,000. ( The unit has a deeded parking space and use of a common clubhouse with kitchen, seasonal pool, fitness room, media room, and two playgrounds
Income Guidelines and Preferences:   Income limits are as follows:

Applications:  for more information or materials visit www.coastalhb.org or email: mcingolani@coastalhb.org. Deadline:  First come-first serve.

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Rental: Jefferson at Bellingham, Bellingham, MA
Community: 151 North Main Street, Bellingham
Unit Information: 1 Bedroom Apartment availble-692 sq. ft. Rent: $1162.00 (Includes heat and hot water, washer/dryer).
2 Bedroom Apartment availble-980 sqft $1377.00 (Includes heat and hot water, washer/dryer).
The income requirements are as follows: Income limits are as follows:
1 person: $46,300
2 persons: $52,950
3 persons: $59,550
4 persons: $66,150
For more information: Contact Management company at 508-966-4292

Homeownership: Sawyer Hill EcoVillage, Berlin, MA
Community: An Affordable Co-Housing Opportunity in Berlin
Unit Information: Sawyer Hill EcoVillage will be a cohousing development of 68 total units.   17 of these units will be sold at affordable prices.  (4) One bedroom, one bath homes at $136,500, (7) Two bedroom, one and a half bath homes at $149,500, and (6) Three Bedroom, one and a half bath homes at $170,600.
Income Guidelines and Preferences: Income limits are as follows:

1 Person -$46,300 2 Persons -$52,950 3 Persons - $59,550 4 Persons - $66,150 5 Persons - $71,450 6 Persons – $76,750

Applications: For more information on the Lottery and Application Process or details on the units and development, please visit:  www.s-e-b.com/lottery or call 617.782.2300.  Applications and Information available at the Berlin Public Library and
The Berlin Town Offices, 23 Linden St. (Clerk’s Office)You may also download applications and information packets.
Deadline: Completed Applications and Required Documentation must be received, not postmarked, by July 7th, 2008.
For more information: A PUBLIC INFORMATION WORKSHOP will be held on June 10th, 2008 at 7:00 pm in Room 112 (lower level) at the Berlin Town Offices.

Homeownership:  Barrett Farm, Billerica, MA Resale
Unit Information: Two-bedroom Townhouse, Price: $170,000

Please see CHAPA's Resale Page for more information on this unit including floor plans!          

Homeownership:  Salisbury Hill, Billerica, MA Resale
Unit Information: Two-bedroom Townhouse, Price: $187,000

Please see CHAPA's Resale Page for more information on this unit including floor plans and pictures!          

Homeownership:  Dorchester-Bowdoin Geneva III, Boston (Dorchester), MA

Homeownership:  Intervale Phase I, Boston (Dorchester), MA
Unit Information: Available on a First Come First Serve Basis. Attached Single family duplex style homes for $220,000.00; 3 bedrooms 1 1/2 bathrooms, off-street parking.
Income Guidelines and Preferences: Minimum Household size equals number of bedrooms minus one; First time homebuyers, Asset limits. Household income limits are as follows:
2 Persons         $52,950
3 Persons         $59,550
4 Persons         $66,150
5 Persons         $71,450
6 Persons         $76,750
7 Persons         $82,050
8 Persons         $87,350
Applications:  These homes are available on a first-come first-served basis for qualified applicants.  Applications are available at www.BostonHomeCenter.com (1st Home Program) or by calling the Boston Home Center at (617) 635-4663
For more information: Contact the Boston Home Center at (617) 635-4663.

Homeownership: Sojourner House, Boston (Dorchester), MA
Community: Belden and Elder Streets, close to the South Bay shopping area, Uphams Corner MBTA, and neighborhood parks.
Unit Information: Affordable two bedroom, 1 bath condos.  Belden Street units are all brand new construction, Elder Street units are in a completely rehabilitated building. Some units also have a small den/office. Price: $170,000.
Income Guidelines and Preferences: Income limits are as follows:
1 Person -$46,300
2 Persons -$52,950
3 Persons - $59,550
4 Persons - $66,150
5 Persons - $71,450
6 Persons - $76,750
Applications: For more information about this property and an application:
Call The Boston Home Center at 617-635-HOME (4663) or visit us on the web at: www.BostonHomeCenter.com and click on 1st Home Program.  Or attend at Open House at 69 Belden Street, on SATURDAY May 3, 2008 from 10:00-11:30. 
Deadline: Units available to qualified first-time homebuyers on a first come first serve basis.

Homeownership: FALCON BORDER CONDOMINIUMS, (East Boston), MA
Community: East Boston
Unit Information: 9 Brand new Units! 2, 3 & 4br units. Parking, Decks, Water views! Sold on a first-come, first-served basis to income & asset qualified buyers. 2brs @ $170K, 3brs @ $185K, 4brs @ 195K
Income Guidelines and Preferences: Household income limits are as follows:
1 person $46,300
2 people $52,950
3 people $59,550
4 people $66,150
5 people $71,450
6 people $76,750
Applicants must be First-Time Homebuyers and have completed a First time home buyer class prior to closing. Asset Limit per household $75K (qualified retirement funds not included.)
Applications: For more information, click here.
Deadline: Sold on a first-come, first-served basis to income & asset qualified buyers. Call 617-248-0531 with Questions.

Homeownership: Alpine Street, Boston (Mattapan), MA
Community: Mattapan
Unit Information: Two bedroom condominium; 906 sq. ft. Price: $188,620.
Income Guidelines and Preferences: Call Cidalia Mendonca - Matukas at (781) 389-7252 for more details. Or e-mail Cidalia@kw.com

Homeownership:  Hyde-Blakemore Condominiums, Boston (Roslindale), MA
Unit Information: (9) two-bedroom condos prices from $166,925 - $198,000. One unit is wheelchair accessible. (4) three-bedroom condos, duplex-style priced from $187,691 - $247,096. Units include 2 off-street parking spaces, hardwood floors, energy efficient appliances and more. Located on the corner of Hyde Park Avenue and Blakemore Street.
Income Guidelines and Preferences: Minimum household size equals number of bedrooms minus one. First-time homebuyers only. Income and asset limitations apply.
Applications:  Apply now to be ready for the lottery in 2008. Application APRIL 18, 2008. For more information, click here to download the flyer or visit www.cityofboston.gov/dnd.
For more information: Contact the Boston Home Center at (617) 635-4663.

Homeownership: Boston (South Boston), MA
Unit Information: Two Bedroom, 1 bath, off street parking Price: $192,000.
Income Guidelines and Preferences: Income limits are as follows:
1 Person -$46,300
2 Persons -$52,950
3 Persons - $59,550
4 Persons - $66,150
Applications: For more information about this property and an application:
Call The Boston Home Center at 617-635-HOME (4663) or visit us on the web at: www.BostonHomeCenter.com and click on 1st Home Program. 

Homeownership: Bourne Housing Opportunity Purchase Program (B-HOPP), Bourne, MA
Community:    Bourne, MA
Program Description: B-HOPP has been created to assist eligible households to purchase homes and condos for sale throughout the Town of Bourne utilizing special mortgage programs, grants and technical assistance. The list of approved properties is now being developed. The Bourne Housing Partnership will hold a lottery to establish the order in which eligible "ready to buy" households will be assisted during the 2 year program term.
Income Guidelines:   
1 person household:  $41,450
2 person household:  $47,350
3 person household:  $53,300
4 person household:  $59,200
5 person household:  $63,950
6 person household:  $68,650
Net family assets can not exceed $50,000 as defined in the information package. First-time homebuyers. Public Information/Application Assistance Meetings will be held on March 20th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Bourne Memorial Community Building; March 24th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Bourne Housing Authority; April 4th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Bourne Housing Authority and April 19th from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Bourne Public Library.
Applications:  Applications and complete information packages are available at the above locations and at Bourne Town Hall and online at www.townofbourne.com - Departments, Misc. Municipal Departments, Housing, B-HOPP Package.
Application Deadline:   Completed applications are due at 5:00 p.m. on April 30, 2008. For more information, contact Kerry Horman, Affordable Housing Specialist at 508-457-1005 or email.  

Homeownership: Codman Hill Road, Boxborough, MA
Community:294 Codman Hill Road, Unit 36F
Unit Information: 804 square ft, 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit. This is a garden style third floor end unit with electric heat, accessible by stairs only, in a complex consisting of 6 buildings with a total of 108 units. Price: $60,000.
Income Guidelines:   
Income limit, based on household size:
$52,950 for 2 person household
$59,550 for 3 person household
$66,150 for 4 person household
Asset Limit: $75,000
Applications: Detailed information and applications are available at the Boxborough Town Hall at 29 Middle Road, Boxborough, MA, the Sargent Memorial Library at 427 Massachusetts Ave, and on the town website www.town.boxborough.ma.us.
For More Information: An Informational Meeting will be held Wednesday May 7, 2008 7:30 p.m. and an Open House will be held on Saturday May 10, 2008 10:00 a.m. –12:00 noon
Deadline: Applications due Thursday June 5, 2008 by 12:00 noon.

Homeownership: 1600 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA
Community: Located near the intersection with Washington Street, just steps to the MBTA Green “C” Line
Unit Information: (2) Studio condos (546-659 sq. ft.) Price: $110,500. Note: Brookline has no legal on-street parking, and these units are being sold without parking spaces. Property information and floor plans for units 106 and 203 are available on the realtor’s website: http://www.washingtononthesquare.com/property.html All questions, however, should be directed to the Town: (617)730-2091.
Income Guidelines:   
Income limit, based on household size:
1 person household - $46,300
2 person household - $52,950
Applications:Qualified households must complete a Preliminary Application available at http://www.town.brookline.ma.us/Housing/CurrentOpportunities.html, at the Brookline Public Library, 361 Washington Street, or at Temporary Town Hall at 194 Boylston Street, Room 302. You may also call (617) 730-2091
Deadline: Applications must be received in our office no later than on Friday, May 16 at 12 noon for inclusion in lottery.

Homeownership: Courtyard Condominiums, Chelmsford, MA
Community:Chelmsford
Unit Information: Two-bedroom townhouse, one and a half baths. Sales Price: $168,025. This unit includes: Central air conditioning. Gas heat. One numbered outside parking space. Tile floors in foyer and bathrooms. Storage unit. Small balcony. Approximately 911 square feet. Appliances include: Refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal. Community includes exercise room and fireplaced meeting room. Condo fees: $290 a month, including water, grounds keeping and snow removal.
Income Guidelines and Preferences: 120% of median income ($89,400) for all household sizes.
Applications and More Information: Applications may be obtained by emailing Lisa Singleton at chaadmin@speakeasy.net.

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  Homeownership: Box Works Homes, Chelsea, MA
Community:Library Street, Chelsea
Unit Information: 2-bedroom units ($145,000) and 3-bedroom units ($176,000) for sale to eligible buyers. Units include hardwood floors, air conditioning, deed parking and more..
Income Guidelines and Preferences: Income limits are as follows:
1 Person - $46,300
2 Persons -$52,950
3 Persons - $59,550
4 Persons - $66,150
Applications: Applications are available at Chelsea Neighborhood Developers at www.chelseand.org or by contacting Chelsea Neighborhood Developers at 617-889-1375 x19 or emailing mkiely@chelseand.org.
Deadline: The units are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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Homeownership:  Riverside Place, Haverhill, MA
Community:   70 Washington Street
Unit Information: (3) Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Units. Approx. 1140 Sq ft. Central A/C, elevator service, deeded parking spaces and exercise room.
Income Guidelines and Preferences: 
Income guidelines for all units are as follows:
1 person household:  $41,700
2 person household:  $47,700
3 person household:  $53,600
4 person household:  $59,600
Applications:  Applications may be obtained at Community Action Inc. 145 Essex Street, Haverhill, MA 01832. For more information, you may contact Richard Lynch at 978-373-1971 or email at rlynch@communityactioninc.org.
Application Deadline: First come, First Serve

Homeownership:  Residences at Holden Hills, Holden, MA
Community:   1800 Main Street adjacent to the Holden Hills Country Club and Golf Course
Unit Information: When completed the development will have 48 attached single-family condominium homes of which 5 homes shall be designated as "Affordable Units". Each "Affordable Unit" will be priced at $137,900 and have one bedroom.
Income Guidelines and Preferences:  Eligible buyers must meet certain income and asset guidelines. Maximum allowable household income cannot exceed:
1 person household:  $40,800
2 person household:  $46,600
To be eligible the total gross household asset limitation is $50,000 with some exceptions.
Applications:  Information packages and applications are available at the Holden Housing Authority at 9 Flagler Drive-508 829-9182; Town of Holden Department of Growth Management at 1196 Main Street- 508 829-0243; the Gale Free Library at 23 Highland Street and online from the Town of Holden website at www.townofholden.net.
Application Deadline: These units are available on a first come first serve basis. If you have any questions regarding the application process call the Holden Housing Authority at 508 829-9182.

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