Rent subsidies in Northampton, Massachusetts

The Lumber Yard is a mixed-use, mixed-income development located at 256 Pleasant Street in Northampton, Massachusetts. Developed in partnership between Valley Community Development and Way Finders, this community offers families and individuals the opportunity to live in one of the most desirable areas in the region. The former Northampton Lumber Company property has been transformed into 55 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, with 5,400 square feet of commercial space on Pleasant Street. The apartments at The Lumber Yard provide access to the cultural, commercial, educational, and transportation opportunities of Northampton, a vibrant city. 43 apartments are available for households at or below 60% of the Area Median Income, and 12 are reserved for households at or below 30% of the Area Median Income, with project-based rental assistance subsidies. Preference is given to homeless families and individuals, as well as those at risk of homelessness for six of the apartments. Additionally, 7 apartments are equipped for the hearing-impaired, with 5 of them being fully wheelchair-accessible.