Boston’s first LGBTQ-supported senior housing is on its way to Hyde Park.
The development will be housed in the former William Barton Rogers Middle School, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced in a news release Wednesday.
“As Boston’s residents continue to age, the need for safe, affordable housing that is welcoming to all remains essential,” Walsh said. “This new development will be an incredible asset to the neighborhood, offering seniors housing, along with community gardens, walking trails, and other community benefits. I look forward to our work ahead to make more of these projects a reality.”
With a $33 million price tag, the development will create 74 income-restricted rental units for seniors, as well as an arts studio, community gardens, and gallery and recreational spaces for residents and community members alike. Anyone 62 years or older will be able to rent the units, specifically those who identify as LGBTQ.
All of the units will be permanently deed-restricted and provide housing for seniors across a spectrum of income levels. Eight units will be rented to households or individuals who are homeless or require rental assistance. Eight “deeply affordable” units will be rented to seniors whose annual income roughly falls between $25,000 and $40,000, while 34 units will be rented to households earning less than 60 percent of the area median income (about $55,000 for a two-person household). Eight units will be rented to households earning up to 80 percent of the area median income, and 16 will be rented to households earning up to 100 percent of the area median income.