Affordable housing
Everyone deserves a quality home in a thriving community. Our commitment to equity and integration ensures that the best of Roxbury is accessible to all.
Overview
Our affordable units are limited to households with incomes under the income limits listed below. In addition to standard wages, income includes monies received from many sources, such as alimony, child support, pensions, and social security. All applicant-provided income information must be verified before occupancy and annually recertified. Qualifications are subject to change.
FAQs
Can my application be expedited?
To expedite the processing of your application, please provide the following documents:
- Completed application with signatures from all applicants over 18 years old.
- Copies of your 4-6 most recent consecutive paycheck stubs, current social security award letter, pension statements, child support documentation, the last two years of income tax statements (for self-employment), or any other acceptable forms. If taking a position with a new employer, a letter indicating salary and start date is required from the employer.
- Copies of the most recent bank statements for your checking and savings accounts. For prepaid debit cards, Cash App, PayPal, and Venmo, a current balance inquiry is required.
- Photo ID for all adults 18 years of age and older.
- Social Security Cards for ALL household members.
- Birth Certificates for ALL household members.
What is the rental history requirement?
The last 3 years of current rental references are checked. Verifications will be processed to determine where the applicant resides/ed and the length of time in the residence. Rental verifications showing past evictions, judgments for possession and rent, property damage, failure to pay rent, or unlawful detainers will cause the subject’s application to be denied.
What are the credit requirements?
Applicants must meet the credit qualifications listed below:
- An applicant may be denied if there is an outstanding debt to a previous landlord, unless such rental and employment history is directly related to the situation of domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence, or stalking, or would jeopardize the safety of the applicant or the applicant’s children.
- Applicants who owe funds or judgment debts to any utility company or cannot obtain utility connections will be rejected.
- Applicants who owe their present or previous landlord a balance from a present or prior occupancy will not be considered for admission until the account is paid in full.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to enter into a lease agreement.
- No cosigners permitted.
Is a background and criminal check conducted?
Upon pre-approval, a letter will be mailed to you notifying you that a background check will be conducted on all applicants. Applicants may be denied if they are subject to conviction or convicted of any crime involving firearms, possession, sale, manufacturing, or distribution of controlled substances (drugs), prostitution, theft, fraud, physical violence to other persons, damage to property, endangerment to the health and safety of other persons, domestic violence, disorderly conduct/disturbing the peace, assault, battery, offenses against any government agents (such as police, FBI, etc.) or any sex-related crimes. Applicants classified as sex offenders will be denied automatically. See the Tenant Selection Plan Exhibit 23, “Criminal Screening Guidelines” for specific information.