Healey-Driscoll Administration announces $158 Million for new affordable housing developments across Massachusetts; here are the details

PLYMOUTH – Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $158 million in low-income housing tax credit and subsidy awards for 14 affordable housing projects across the state. These awards will support the production and preservation of 1,138 affordable units for seniors and families across the state. These awards were made possible in part by the $1 billion tax relief bill signed by Governor Maura Healey in 2023, which raised the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit to $60 million annually, a $20 million increase that allows the state to support more affordable housing production. 

“High housing costs are one of the biggest challenges facing Massachusetts residents. Our administration is refusing to kick the can down the road. We need to increase housing production across the state to lower costs – and these affordable housing awards will help us get there,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Because of our tax cuts package, we’re able to give out more funding than ever before, which will directly support the creation of more than 1,000 affordable homes for seniors and families across our state.” 

“Every dollar we’re delivering to developers and communities directly translates into new, affordable homes for residents across our state,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “It’s great to be in Plymouth today to see how they are embracing the incredible benefits that new housing brings and delivering a great place to call home for hundreds of seniors. We’re excited to see how these awards will get shovels in ground for Cranberry Commons and housing projects across the state.” 

On Thursday, Governor Healey, Lieutenant Governor Driscoll, Secretary Augustus and local officials visited the Redbrook community in Plymouth, where The Grantham Group will be building Cranberry Commons with the support of one of the awards. When completed, Cranberry Commons will offer 62 total units, all of which will be affordable for seniors.

“The Healey-Driscoll Administration’s is working hard not only to expand affordable housing opportunities across the Commonwealth but also to preserve our rich history through the restoration and adaptive reuse of historic buildings for housing,” said Ed Augustus, Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities. “The 14 projects being awarded today represent another strong step forward to drive down housing costs and will foster stronger communities for years to come.” 

“The Town of Plymouth appreciates the Healey-Driscoll administration’s ongoing dedication to affordable housing,” said Plymouth Town Manager Derek Brindisi. “This award reinforces the Town’s commitment to expanding affordable housing options for our residents.” 

Projects include new senior developments, a deep energy retrofit, and the adaptive reuse of an old mill being converted into housing. A total of 95 percent of units will be affordable to seniors or families earning less than 60 percent of AMI. At least 327 units will be deeply affordable and restricted to individuals or families earning less than 30 percent of AMI. A full awardee list is below: 

• The Brian J. Honan Apartments in Allston-Brighton, sponsored by Allston-Brighton Community Development Corporation. When completed, the project will offer 50 rehabilitated and affordable units. 
• The Brooke House at Olmsted Village in Boston, sponsored by 2Life Development. When completed, Brooke House will offer 127 total affordable senior units. 
• Warren Hall in Boston, sponsored by Schochet Companies and Allston-Brighton Community Development Corporation. When completed, 33 of the 35 units will carry affordable rent restrictions, eight of which will be restricted for occupancy by households earning less than 30 percent of AMI. 
• Phase 1 of the Campello Redevelopment in Brockton, sponsored by Brockton Housing Authority. When completed, phase 1 will offer 144 total units, all of which will be affordable to low-income seniors, including seniors earning less than 30 percent AMI. 
• Blanchard 1 and 2 in Cambridge, sponsored by B’nai B’rith. The project will feature 110 total affordable units for persons at least 55 years old. 
• Asbury Commons in Hamilton, sponsored by Harborlight Community Partners. The project will feature 45 total affordable units, with 29 units restricted for families earning less than 60 percent of AMI and 16 units restricted for families earning less than 30 percent of AMI. 
• Harbor Vue in Hyannis, sponsored by WinnDevelopment. When completed, Harbor Vue will offer 120 total units for individuals and families. 70 units will be affordable to households earning less than 60 percent of AMI, with 16 units further restricted for households earning less than 30 percent of AMI. 
• Phase two of Marriner Mill adaptive re-use in Lawrence, sponsored by Lawrence Community Works and The Community Builders. When completed, this phase of Marriner Mill will offer 76 total affordable units. 
• The New Bedford Scattered Sites project, sponsored by Cruz Companies. When completed, the project will feature 83 total units. Seventy-three units will be affordable to families and/or senior households. Twenty units will be further restricted to households earning less than 30 percent of AMI. 
• Cranberry Commons senior housing in Plymouth, sponsored by Town of Plymouth. When completed, Cranberry Commons will offer 62 total units, all of which will be affordable for seniors earning less than 60 percent of AMI. 13 units will be further restricted for seniors earning less than 30 percent of AMI. 
• El Centro senior housing in Salem, sponsored by North Shore Community Development Coalition. When completed, El Centro will offer 48 total units constructed in two buildings. All 48 units will be affordable to seniors earning less than 60 percent of AMI.  Eight units will be further restricted for seniors earning less than 30% of AMI. 
• Merrick Park Apartments adaptive reuse in Springfield, sponsored by First Resource Development. When completed, Merrick Park Apartments will offer 62 total units, all of which will be affordable to households earning less than 60 percent of AMI.  At least eight units will be further restricted for households earning less than 30 percent of AMI. 
• St. Ann’s Senior Village in Wayland, sponsored by Planning Office for Urban Affairs. When completed, the project will offer 60 total units, all of which will be affordable to seniors earning less than 50 percent of AMI, with 15 units further restricted for seniors earning less than 30 percent of AMI. 
• Lakeside Apartments in Worcester, sponsored by Tremont Development Partners and the Worcester Housing Authority). When completed, the project will offer 116 affordable units for families. All units will be affordable to households earning less than 60 percent AMI, with 87 units further restricted for households earning less than 30 percent of AMI. 

The total funding awards represent a combination of $23.3 million in federal 4 percent LIHTC, $6 million in federal 9 percent LIHTC, $35.6 million in state LIHTC, and $93.5 million in EOHLC subsidies.