WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- Highland Woods in Williamstown is now accepting applications for new one- and two-bedroom apartments.

 

Highland Woods is located at 140 Church St. on a wooded site that is adjacent to Proprietors Field Senior Housing and the Williamstown Senior Center. It is conveniently close to downtown and Williams College.

 

Construction is scheduled for completion in January 2016 with apartments available in February 2016. Tenants will be selected by lottery.  

 

Who Qualifies? Seniors whose annual income do not exceed 60 percent of Area Median Income which is: 1 person - $36,780; 2 persons - $42,000; 3 persons - $47,280; 4 persons - $52,500. Ten units are subsidized through the Mass Rental Voucher Program and have been set aside for households earning at or under 30 percent of AMI.

 

When can I apply? Berkshire Housing is encouraging those interested to apply now. Eligible households who submit complete applications before Nov. 3 will be entered into a selection lottery that will be held in early November.  Applications received after that date will be placed on a waiting list.

 

Where can I apply? For further information and to obtain an application call 413-499-1630, ext. 150 or email: mlevanos@berkshirehousing.com. Applications can be picked up at the Williamstown Council on Aging, 118 Church St.; the Williamstown Town Hall, 31 North St. and Berkshire Housing Services Inc, 1 Fenn St. in Pittsfield.

 

♦ One-bedroom rents range from  $705 to $842 per month.

 

♦ Two-bedroom rents range from $836 to $1,011 per month.

 

♦ Parking, electricity, heat and hot water are all included in the rent. 

 

♦ All apartments have elevator access and four (4) units will be fully accessible for those with physical disabilities. 

 

♦ For the initial lease-up of Highland Woods, tenants will be selected by a  Housing Lottery.

 

♦ There will be a preference available for senior households (62 and older) and near seniors (55 and older) affected by Tropical Storm Irene in 2011.