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Pok Oi

Affordable Housing

MOH INCOME RESTRICTED RENTAL OPPORTUNITY
Pok Oi
288 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02111

85 INCOME-RESTRICTED UNITS

9 units are Homeless Set-asides that are NOT in the lottery
# of Units # of bedrooms Estimated Square Feet Rent Maximum Income Limit
4 1 625-631 30% of HH Income 30% AMI
4 2 846-890 30% of HH Income 30% AMI
1 3 1028 30% of HH Income 30% AMI

9 ((4) 1BR, (4) 2BR and (1) 3BR) Homeless Set-aside units will be filled through direct referral from HomeStart. For more information, please contact us at the email address or phone number below. For direct referrals, please visit https://www.homestart.org/bostonhsa

76 Income-restricted units IN THE LOTTERY
# of Units |  # of bedrooms | Estimated Square Feet | Rent | Maximum Income Limit | # built out for mobility impairments | # built out for Deaf/hard of hearing
4 | 2 | 846-890 | 30% of HH Income | 30% AMI | – | –
4 | 3 | 1011-1028 | 30% of HH Income | 30% AMI | – | –
11 | 1 | 625-642 | $1,530 | 50% AMI | 1 | 1
13 | 2 | 846-890 | $1,836 | 50% AMI | 3 | 1
4 | 3 | 1011-1028 | $2,121 | 50% AMI | 1 | 1
7 | 1 | 625-631 | $1,836 | 60% AMI | 1 | 1
9 | 2 | 846-890 | $2,203 | 60% AMI | 1 | –
2 | 3 | 1011-1015 | $2,546 | 60% AMI | 1 | –
8 | 1 | 625-640 | $2,448 | 80% AMI | 1 | –
10 | 2 | 847-890 | $2,938 | 80% AMI | – | –
4 | 3 | 1011-1028 | $3,395 | 80% AMI | – | –
*Rent will be reduced by the electricity allowance with tenant payment. For more information, contact us at the phone number listed below.

Minimum Incomes
(set by owner + based on # of bedrooms + Area Median Income (AMI))
# of BRs 30% AMI 50% AMI  60% AMI 80% AMI
1 N/A $45,900 $55,080 $73,440
2 N/A $55,080 $66,090 $88,140
3 N/A $63,630 $76,380 $101,850

Maximum Incomes
(set by HUD/MOH + based on household size + Area MedianIncome (AMI))
HH size 30% AMI 50% AMI 60% AMI 80% AMI
1 $34,260 $57,100 $68,520 $91,360
2 $39,180 $65,300 $78,360 $104,480
3 $44,070 $73,450 $88,140 $117,520
4 $48,960 $81,600 $97,920 $130,560
5 $52,890 $88,150 $105,780 $141,040
6 $56,820 $94,700 $113,640 $151,520
Minimum Incomes Apply. Minimum incomes do not apply to households with housing assistance (Section 8, MRVP, VASH) or for the units in this development that include a project-based voucher.

Applications are available during the application period for 43 days, from Monday, June 3, 2024 – Monday, July 15, 2024

Applications are available in person on the following days, dates, and times in the following place(s)
Day Date Time
Thursday 06/06/2024 3 PM – 7 PM
Saturday 0622/2024 10 AM – 2 PM
Thursday 06/27/2024 3 PM – 7 PM
Saturday 07/06/2024 10 AM – 2 PM
Location: 232 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02111

To request an online application or to have one sent by email, visit www.livepokoi.com or pokoi@beaconcommunitiesllc.com.

We will hold our first informational meetings on 06/11/2024 at 10:00 AM at 232 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02111.
Join virtually, too, through the following link:
https://beaconcommunitiesllc.zoom.us/j/86402431442?pwd=7XrtXoQJVKfF04cyu6tc0g1dLtW15O.1
Passcode: 777538 Or join by phone: 646-558-8656 Webinar ID: 864 0243 1442

We will hold a second informational meeting on 06/12/2024 at 5:00 PM at 1344 Hyde Park Avenue, Hyde Park, MA 02136.
Join virtually, too, through the following link:
https://beaconcommunitiesllc.zoom.us/j/86402431442?pwd=7XrtXoQJVKfF04cyu6tc0g1dLtW15O.1
Passcode: 777538 Or join by phone: 646-558-8656 Webinar ID: 864 0243 1442

DEADLINE: Applications must be submitted online or postmarked no later than Monday, July 15, 2024.
Mailed to 232 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02111

  • Selection by Lottery.
  • Asset & Use Restrictions apply.
  • Preferences Apply.

For more information, language assistance, or reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, please call 617-609-8420 or email PokOi@beaconcommunitiesllc.com

Equal Housing Opportunity

288 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02111