Inclusionary Housing Program:

Income-Restricted Rental and Homeownership Opportunities Mailing List

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https://www.somervillema.gov/departments/programs/inclusionary-housing-program.

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Additional information

The questions below are optional, however this information may help us provide you better assistance with your housing search.

Which type of housing are you searching for?
What type of unit are you searching for?

Select the preferred unit size that would fit your household.

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Elevator: The ADA identifies an elevator as a machine that vertically transports people or freight between levels.


Mobility Features: The ADA identifies the following features to assist with mobility in residential buildings: wide doorways (at least 32 inches), accessible hallways with clear floor space, grab bars in bathrooms, lowered countertops, accessible switches and outlets, accessible sink design, knee space under cabinets, ramps for entryways, roll-in showers, etc.


Visual Impairment Features: The ADA identifies the following features to assist with visual impairment: high-contrast color schemes, tactile signage with raised lettering and Braille, clearly marked entrances and exits, accessible light switches and controls, textured floor surfaces at potential hazards, and audible alerts for appliances, doorbell with visual and audible alerts, etc.


Hearing Impairment Features: The ADA identifies the following features to assist with hearing impairment: visual notification systems like flashing lights for doorbells and alarms, accessible communication systems at entrances, visual indicators for important information, and the option to install assistive listening devices within the unit, etc.


Note that 521 CMR is the specialized building code regarding access for persons with disabilities for buildings in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.




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The household total number should include yourself.

How many of the above persons are children under the age of 18 (enter 0 if there are no children in the household).

Income includes earnings from jobs, self-employment, gigs (yard sales, art sales, childcare), fundraising campaigns (GoFundMe, etc.), unemployment benefits, pensions, social security, disability benefits, child support, help from family/friends, etc.

Income Period
Do you have a voucher or subsidy for covering the cost of your housing?

Rental assistance programs provide financial aid, mostly through vouchers, to help low-income families and individuals rent apartments in settings other than public housing developments. If you have rental assistance through a housing voucher, please select your voucher program below.