Old Bank Street Firehouse
203 Bank Street, Harwich MA 02645
$1,889/month not including utilities
Features – The Firehouse was redeveloped into a mixed-use facility. The building houses 3 affordable housing apartments on the second floor, a function / event space on the first floor, as well as a small area dedicated to memorializing the history of the Harwich Fire Department. 3 units are available in this lottery – all have 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Household income eligibility is based on 80% of the Area Median Income, with a minimum income of $60,000. Household income must be within the minimum and maximum gross allowable income limits, however, if an applicant is below the minimum but can substantiate the ability to pay the rent, they are encouraged to apply. Income limits do not apply to voucher or subsidy holders.
Household Size 1-Person 2-Person
Maximum Gross Income $79,100 $90,400
What are the lottery applicant qualifications?
- Household income must be within the maximum and minimum gross allowable income limits, however, if an applicant is below the minimum but can substantiate the ability to pay the rent, they are encouraged to apply. Income limits do not apply to subsidy holders.
- In addition to income and asset eligibility the applicant will also be subject to a Tenant Selection screening by the project and determined eligible. This may include passing reviews on credit scores, tenant history, and criminal background checks.
- Households cannot own a home, including homes in a trust.
Are there household size preferences?
- First preference shall be given to households requiring the total number of bedrooms in the unit based on the following criteria:
- a) There is at least one occupancy per bedroom, unless Household member needs a larger unit due to a disability as a Reasonable Accommodation.
- b) A married couple/partnership, or those in a similar living arrangement, shall be required to share a bedroom. Other household members may share but shall not be required to share a bedroom.
- c) A person described in the first sentence of #2 above shall not be required to share a bedroom if a consequence of sharing would be a severe adverse impact on their mental or physical health and the lottery agent receives reliable medical documentation as to such impact of sharing.
- d) A household may count an unborn child as a household member. The household must submit proof of pregnancy with the application.
- e.) If the applicant is in the process of a divorce or separation, the applicant must provide proof that the divorce or separation has begun or has been finalized.
- Second preference shall be given to households requiring the number of bedrooms in the unit minus one, based on above criteria.
- Third preference shall be given to households requiring the number of bedrooms in the unit minus two, based on above criteria.
Are pets allowed? No. Service animals are welcomed.
Where do I find a hard copy application?
- Hard copy applications are available at Housing Assistance offices.
- For assistance or to request an application, call us at 508-771-5400 TTY on all lines or email us at lotteries@haconcapecod.
Free language assistance and reasonable accommodations are available.
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How do I apply?
Please submit a completed application by one of the following methods:
- Electronic Form: HERE
- Mail/Drop off:
- Main Office: 255 Independence Drive Hyannis, MA 02601
- Upper Cape Office: 1252 MA 28-A, Cataumet, MA 02534
- Lower Cape Office: 78 Route 6A, Orleans, MA 02653