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The McElwain School Apartments

Affordable Housing

THE McELWAIN SCHOOL APARTMENTS
242-250 Main St., Bridgewater, MA

Affordable Housing Opportunity
The McElwain School Apartments is a new 57-unit mixed income residential community located just outside Bridgewater’s town center. Opening its doors in January 2023, The McElwain School Apartments will offer 51 affordable 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments in a community with an on site fitness center, in-unit laundry, parking and public playground. All applicants must income qualify per their household size at move-in. The income limit chart below illustrates the current maximum income limits per household size based on the unit set aside.

INCOME LIMITS PER HOUSEHOLD SIZE
Total Units Available by Bedroom Size | Number of 30% AMI Units | Number of 50% AMI Units | Number of 60% AMI Units
1 Bedroom | 11 | – | 2 | 9
2 Bedroom | 34 | 5 | 1 | 28
3 Bedroom | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4

HOUSEHOLD SIZE
30%AMI** | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6
Maximum Income | $23,450 | $26,800 | $30,150 | $33,500 | $36,200 | $38,900

HOUSEHOLD SIZE
50%AMI** | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6
Maximum Income | $39,100 | $44,700 | $50,300 | $55,850 | $60,350 | $64,800

HOUSEHOLD SIZE
60%AMI*** | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6
Maximum Income | $46,920 | $53,640 | $60,360 | $67,020 | $72,420 | $77,760
Min Income | $32,844 | $37,548 | $42,252 | $46,914 | $50,694 | $54,432

RENTS FOR 60% AMI UNITS BY BEDROOM SIZE
1 Bedroom: $1,257 | 2 Bedroom: $1,509 | 3 Bedroom: $1,743

*Gross Rents & Income Limits based on 2022 HUD Limits and subject to change. Rents do not incl utility allowance deductions.

** 30% AMI and 50% AMI units are Project Based Vouchers. No minimum income required. Resident portion of rent based on household income.

***Mobile Vouchers welcome to apply and rents are subject to local payment standard. There is no minimum income requirement for these mobile voucher holders.

Informational Sessions: During the Informational Sessions, management will explain the project, income restrictions, and lottery process.

Application Process: Applications will be available between August 1, 2022 and October 28, 2022. The last day to request an application is October 17th. Applications can be picked up in person at a drop box at 250 Main St. Bridgewater, MA 02324. Applications can be mailed to: The McElwain School Apartments, PO Box 156, Bridgewater, MA 02324 or dropped off in a drop-box located at the property, or can be submitted to a secure online portal by emailing info@themcelwainschoolapts.com to request the link.

Lottery Process: Applications received or postmarked by October 28, 2022, will be included in the Lottery. All applicants will be screened for eligibility and suitability for housing. Families must meet the 30%, 50% or 60% AMI income limits to be eligible for the Lottery. The Lottery process will take place on November 10,2022, at 10:00am.

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AUGUST 1,2022

IN PERSON + VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL SESSION
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
5:00PM – 8:00PM
BRIDGEWATER LIBRARY
15 SOUTH STREET
BRIDGEWATER, MA 02324
https://bit.ly/McElwainInfoSession1

VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022
10:00AM-12:00AM
https://bit.ly/McElwainInfoSession2

Attending info sessions is not required to apply.

LOTTERY PROCESS
NOVEMBER 10,2022
10:00AM
https://bit.ly/McElwainLotterySession

MAILING ADDRESS
The McElwain School Apartments
PO Box 156
Bridgewater, MA 02324

To request an application or reasonable accommodations, call:
P: 508-443-6233 TTY/TRS Relay #711
Email: info@themcelwainschoolapts.com
Web: www.themcelwainschoolapts.com

Office Hours
Email or call to schedule an appointment.

Alternative language & accessible documents will be made available upon request.
Use and Occupancy restrictions apply.

Equal Housing Opportunity

Accessible

Smoke free

Pet friendly

242 Main St, Bridgewater, MA, USA