The City of Somerville is launching a Consolidated Rental Waitlist to simplify the application process for income-restricted rental units. To help residents navigate the new system, the Housing Division will host a series of information sessions in March. The sessions will alternate between virtual and in-person meetings.

“We are committed to making the search for affordable housing as clear and straightforward as possible,” said Mayor Katjana Ballantyne.  “This waitlist will simplify the process and reduce barriers for residents.”

The Consolidated Waitlist allows individuals and families to apply for multiple affordable rental opportunities with a single application. The application period opens in April 2025.

Information Sessions

To make these sessions as accessible and convenient as possible, they are scheduled at a variety of times and formats, including in-person, virtual, and hybrid options, to accommodate different schedules and needs. Interpretation in Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole (Mandarin, Cantonese, Nepali, and ASL available upon request).

• Tuesday, March 18, 6 p.m. – Argenziano School Cafeteria (290 Washington St.)
• Thursday, March 20, 12 p.m. – City Council Chambers at City Hall (93 Highland Ave.) and Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85839137884#success)
• Saturday, March 22, 9 a.m. – Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81192235706#success)
• Monday, March 24, 6 p.m. – East Somerville Community School Auditorium (50 Cross St.)
• Wednesday, March 26, 6 p.m. – West Somerville Neighborhood School Cafeteria, (177 Powder House Blvd.)

Multilingual resources and application support will be available throughout the application period. More details will be posted at somervillema.gov/inclusionary. To sign up for updates, click the green box labeled “Affordable Housing Alerts: Sign Up Now.”