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Apply now for O'Connor Way Senior Homes

Ami Campbell

Applications are now available for our 46 brand-new, affordable one-bedroom apartments for seniors at 5 O'Connor Way Senior Housing!

The rental process for income-restricted apartments is quite different from the process most people are familiar with, and it is strictly regulated by Fair Housing laws. Please carefully review the following information, and call South Boston NDC at 617-464-2483 or email o'connorway@sbndc.org with any questions, before submitting an application.

Click here to see if you qualify and learn how to apply. Haga clic aquí para ver el volante en español.

RENT PRICES
All apartments at O'Connor Way are income-restricted, meaning they are only available to households earning below a certain annual income. The rent that tenants can expect to pay is dependent on their income, and will not exceed $1,333.

Five apartments are designated for households earning up to 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), and rent will be set at 30% of the household income. Seventeen apartments are designated for households earning up to 50% of AMI. Rent for those apartments will also be set at 30% of the household income.

The remaining 24 apartments will be designated for households earning between 50-60% AMI, and rent will be between $1,111-$1,333, depending on household size. These apartments will be filled by a lottery process.

All apartments are age-restricted, so residents must be at least 62 years old by the move-in date, and there is a preference for Boston residents. 

TO APPLY
Due to the ongoing pandemic, applications are only available by mail or online. Applications cannot be picked up in person. Please see below for details on how to obtain an application.

How to apply is determined by the applicant's annual household income and size.

For households of 1 person:

  • Earning no more than $41,500 (up to 50% AMI): Apply through the Boston Housing Authority. Apply online at www.bostonhousing.org/en/For-Applicants/How-Do-I-Apply-for-BHA-Housing.aspx or call 617-988-3400 to request an application by mail.

  • Earning between $41,501 - $53,760 (50-60% AMI): Apply through South Boston NDC. Apply online at https://bit.ly/OConnorWaySeniors. If you are unable to apply online, call 617-464-2483 to request an application by mail. Submit paper applications to 273 D Street, South Boston, MA 02127.

For households of 2 people:


IMPORTANT DATES

  • June 29: First day that applications are available.

  • July 28: Last day that applications are available. By law, no applications can be given out after this date.

  • Aug. 4: Completed applications must be submitted or postmarked by this date. By law, no applications can be accepted after this date.  

Click here to see the official O'Connor Way Senior Homes application advertisement.