Projects funded are located in Roslindale, Jamaica Plain, East Boston, Roxbury, Downtown, the West End, Charlestown, Dorchester, and Mission Hill. Developments include housing for older adults, families, permanent supportive housing, preservation of public housing, and mixed-use projects that feature community and commercial amenities, and easy access to some of Boston’s most beautiful open spaces. These newly funded projects will also advance City priorities around transit-oriented development and adaptive reuse, provide new homes designed to be affordable to households earning low or moderate incomes, and create significant construction jobs for the local workforce.

“The City is using every possible tool to deliver stable, affordable housing for residents and families across our neighborhoods,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “This funding will strengthen our communities, expand access to housing, and help ensure Boston remains a home for everyone. I’m grateful to the Neighborhood Housing Trust, the Community Preservation Committee, and all of our partners as we work together to address the housing crisis and strengthen our communities.”

“This funding round reflects the City’s continued commitment to housing as a cornerstone of stability for Boston residents,” said Chief of Housing Sheila A. Dillon. “We greatly appreciate the development teams assembling high-quality projects that we are eager to support. Each of these projects will strengthen neighborhoods and ensure that affordability remains at the heart of Boston’s growth.”

“These projects reflect the City’s commitment to aligning planning and housing investments to meet the needs of our growing communities,” said Kairos Shen, Chief of Planning. “By advancing development in transit-accessible, resource-rich neighborhoods, we are helping to create more equitable access to housing and opportunity. The Planning Department is proud to work alongside the Mayor’s Office of Housing to support projects that contribute to a more inclusive and resilient Boston.”

“This funding will help connect residents to stable, affordable homes at a time when that stability is more important than ever,” said Kenzie Bok, Administrator, Boston Housing Authority. “Through our rental assistance programs, we are able to ensure that many of these new homes are truly accessible to households with the lowest incomes, including families and individuals transitioning out of homelessness. This partnership strengthens our shared work to make Boston a city where everyone has a place to live with dignity.”

Roslindale

4259-4267 Washington Street, developed by BBH Community Development LLC, a development entity of B’nai B’rith Housing New England, will create 41 affordable rental homes for older adults (55+) and seniors. Located in the heart of Roslindale Square, the six-story mixed-use building will include onsite resident services, a fitness center, community space, and a rooftop deck. The project will also include ground-floor commercial space and bike parking. This will be one of the first developments permitted under the City’s new Squares+Streets (S+S) zoning, advancing transit-oriented, age-friendly housing while meeting the City’s net-zero emissions building standards.

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1198 Centre Street, developed by Hebrew SeniorLife, will create 78 deeply affordable rental homes for older adults, including homes set aside for seniors experiencing homelessness. Located adjacent to the Arnold Arboretum, this six-story building will include extensive onsite services such as wellness programming, care coordination, and supportive housing services designed to help seniors live independently. The project will transform a parking lot into a sustainable, service-enriched housing community, and expand access to affordable senior housing in a neighborhood with limited income-restricted units.

Jamaica Plain

The Rogerson-Beaufort project, led by Rogerson Communities, includes the creation of 41 new affordable senior and 66 new assisted living memory care units to replace existing memory care services on their campus along the Jamaicaway. This six-story building will be located opposite Jamaica Pond – part of Boston’s Emerald Necklace – and has easy access to public transit and neighborhood amenities, while creating a modern, sustainable campus.

294 Hyde Park Avenue, developed by Arx Urban, will create 48 new mixed-income rental homes in a transit-oriented corridor near the Forest Hills MBTA station. The project will replace a deteriorating auto-parts store and warehouse with new housing serving individuals and family households earning low-to-moderate incomes, including homes set aside for individuals experiencing homelessness. Designed to meet high sustainability standards, including Passive House and zero-emissions requirements, the development will bring new affordable housing to a high-cost neighborhood while improving the surrounding streetscape.

The Nate Smith House, developed by Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation, will preserve and modernize 45 deeply affordable rental homes for extremely low-income seniors. The neighborhood surrounding this longtime community asset joined the tenants in strongly advocating for the renovation to address critical building needs, including accessibility upgrades and an elevator replacement. The preservation effort will stabilize the property while enhancing onsite services and maintaining its affordability.