Applications now being accepted for nine inclusionary rental units in Somerville

On October 17, 2023, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

One Income-Restricted Rental Unit at 29 Chandler Street, and Eight Income-Restricted Rental Units 7-9 Central Street Are Currently Accepting Applications for New Residents

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville Housing Division, in partnership with LaCourt Orphanage Trust, LLC and 7-9 Central Street, LLC, are pleased to announce nine (9) new income-restricted rental units are now accepting applications for new residents.

Ennea at 7-9 Central Street

Ennea is conveniently located in the heart of the Spring Hill neighborhood of Somerville, and is a LEED Platinum, energy-efficient building.

These units will be offered to households with a tier R1 yearly gross income at or below 50% Area Median Income (AMI), between 51%-80% AMI at price tier R2 or between 81%-110% AMI. See income limit chart at the bottom of this announcement.*

# of Units	Unit Size	Square Footage	AMI	Rent
1	Studio	573	50%	$800
1	1-bedroom	722	50%	$923
1	2-bedroom	960	50%	$1,030
1	3-bedroom	1,375	50%	$1,151
1	Studio	623	51% – 80%	$1,472
2	2-bedroom	640	51% – 80%	$1,926
1	3-bedroom	1,374	81%-110%	$3,167

How to Apply: All applications are due by October 18, 2023 at 5 p.m. Applications and full eligibility requirements are available at somervillema.gov/inclusionaryhousing as well as at EnneaLottery.com. Paper applications are available at Somerville City Hall (93 Highland Ave.), the City Hall Annex (50 Evergreen Ave.), and the Somerville Public Library East and Central branches.

Paper applications should be submitted to Maloney Properties at:

Maloney Properties, Inc.
Attn: Ennea Lottery
27 Mica Lane, Wellesley, MA 02481

29 Chandler Street

29 Chandler St. is a two-story unit that is part of a three-unit property in the Davis Square neighborhood. Unit 3 is a two-bedroom and tenants are responsible for all utilities except water and sewer. It includes granite countertops, hardwood floors, shared on-site coin-op laundry, and a shared outdoor patio. This property may accept pets on a case-by-case basis (weight and breed restrictions apply). The apartment will be offered to households with yearly gross incomes within the Tier R3 (110% AMI) income range.

Bedroom Size	Rent	Square Footage	Minimum Household Size
2-bedroom	$2,549	956	2

How to Apply: All applications are due on November 9, 2023 by 2 p.m. Applications can be submitted via emailing inclusionary@somervillema.gov or faxing 617-591-3235. Paper applications can be dropped off in an envelope in the black mailbox outside the front door of the City Hall Annex or with Inclusionary Staff/the Administrative Assistant for OHS/Housing in City Hall Annex at 50 Evergreen Ave; or mailed to the Housing Division located at 50 Evergreen Ave., Somerville, MA 02145. If you are mailing an application, allow at least one (1) week in the mail to ensure the application is received before the deadline.

Area Median Income Limits

Income limits refer to gross annual household income, which is pre-tax and pre-deduction (excepting expenses for self-employment)

	1 Person	2 Person	3 Person	4 Person	5 Person	6 Person
50% AMI	$51,950	$59,400	$66,800	$74,200	$80,150	$86,100
							80% AMI	$82,950	$94,800	$106,650	$118,450	$127,950	$137,450
110% AMI	$114,268	$130,592	$146,916	$163,240	$176,299	$189,358

For more information, please email inclusionary@somervillema.gov, or join the weekly virtual office hours hosted by the Somerville Office of Inclusionary Housing every Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Find the link to join atsomervillema.gov/inclusionaryhousing or dial in by phone: 1-872-240-3412 Access Code: 591-022-621.