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Affordable Homeownership Opportunities in Dorchester: Norwell Street and Browning Avenue

There are four homes available to income-eligible first-time homebuyers in this lottery. The homes are priced from $300,000 to $475,000.

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143 Norwell Street is a detached, 3-bedroom, 1.5 bathroom single-family home available for $300,000 to a household earning at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI). 

This 3-bedroom, 1.5 bathroom single family home at 143 Norwell Street will be offered for $300,000 to a household earning at or below 80% of Area Median Income.

 

145 and 147 Norwell Street is two attached single-family homes built in the Philadelphia. Each home has 3-bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms; there are two floors in each home. Each home is available for $375,000 to a household earning at or below 100% of Area Median Income (AMI).

This newly constructed two-family home on Browning Street in Dorchester has a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Owner's Unit on two floors, and a 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom Renter's Unit. The home will be offered at $475,000 to a household earning at or below 100% of Area Median Income.

 

 

 

27-29 Browning Street is a two family home built in the style of a triple decker. The Owner's Unit has 3-bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and two floors of living space. The Renter's Unit is a 2 bedroom, one bathroom apartment. The home is available for $475,000 to a household earning at or below 100% of Area Median Income (AMI). 

This newly constructed two-family home on Norwell Street in Dorchester has been built in the style of a triple decker home, but has rooms on two floors for the two owners. There are three bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms for each home, which will be offered at $375,000 to households earning at or below 100% of Area Median Income.

In order to ensure that applicants fully understand the deed restrictions associated with these homes, it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that applicants attend the virtual information session on JUNE 12 at 6:00 p.m..

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Please note: Buyers will be selected by lottery. The deadline for lottery applications is June 26, 2025:

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  • Keep in mind:
    • Homes are sold by lottery. Only qualified applicants may enter.
    • The units are deed-restricted; owner-occupancy requirements apply.
    • Income and asset limitations apply. Income limits for qualified buyers are 80% and 100% Area Median Income Limits based on HUD data that was refined and calculated by MHP and the City of Boston.
    • Please note: Persons with disabilities and those with limited English language proficiency are entitled to request a reasonable accommodation.
  • Neighborhood Homes Initiative

    We use City-owned land to create affordable homeownership opportunities for Boston homebuyers. To learn more, visit our website:

    Neighborhood Homes Initiative

    • Income Limits

    To qualify for the 80% AMI home at 143 Norwell Street, your annual income must be equal to or less than:

    • 1 Persons, $91,400

    • 2 Persons, $104,450

    • 3 Persons, $117,500

    • 4 Persons, $130,550

    • 5 Persons, $141,000

    • 6 Persons, $151,450

    To qualify for the 100% AMI homes at 145 & 147 Norwell Street, or the two-family home at 27-29 Browning Street, your annual income must be equal to or less than:

    • 1 Persons, $114,250

    • 2 Persons, $130,600

    • 3 Persons, $146,900

    • 4 Persons, $163,200

    • 5 Persons, $176,300

    • 6 Persons, $189,350

    Requirements and Preferences

    Requirements

    • First-time homebuyer.

    • Homebuyer will need to complete an approved homebuyer education course prior to closing.

    Preferences
    • Boston Residency preference.
    • Preference for one (1) person per bedroom.
    • Last updated:
  • Keep in mind:
    • Homes are sold by lottery. Only qualified applicants may enter.
    • The units are deed-restricted; owner-occupancy requirements apply.
    • Income and asset limitations apply. Income limits for qualified buyers are 80% and 100% Area Median Income Limits based on HUD data that was refined and calculated by MHP and the City of Boston.
    • Please note: Persons with disabilities and those with limited English language proficiency are entitled to request a reasonable accommodation.
  • Neighborhood Homes Initiative

    We use City-owned land to create affordable homeownership opportunities for Boston homebuyers. To learn more, visit our website:

    Neighborhood Homes Initiative

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