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Housing Programs

  1. Available Housing
  2. Housing Development Overview
    1. Completed Housing Developments
    2. Current Housing Developments
  3. Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program
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Providing people on the Lower Cape with a decent and safe place to live, regardless of their income level

The Community Development Partnership (CDP) recognizes that a diverse and thriving community requires stable housing for people of all income levels. However, increased demand and skyrocketing home rental and purchase prices have resulted in an affordable housing crisis on the Lower Cape. The CDP has actively responded to this crisis with several programs aimed at increasing the number of attractive, quality affordable housing units available for low to moderate income families from Harwich to Provincetown.

Housing Development

The Community Development Partnership has developed or assisted in the development of 70 units of affordable housing throughout the 8 towns of the Lower Cape. We have served in the lead development role for 41 units of affordable housing, and have served in a supporting role for 29 units. Our development experience includes the rehabilitation of existing properties and new construction, as well as the creation of both rental and homeownership units. We secure development opportunities by working with local municipalities and housing authorities, through competitive bid processes, through relationships with private land and property owners, partnerships with other developers and development team members, and through the private market. We have supported municipalities and other developers in their efforts to create affordable housing by serving in a variety of ancillary roles, including grant applicant, consultant, project manager or administrator, and by conducting feasibility studies. The CDP is currently serving as the lead developer for the new construction of over 59 additional units of housing, currently in the pre-development stage. Learn more.

Affordable Rental Opportunities and Property Management

In the fall of 2009, the Community Development Partnership began partnering with MB Management, a professional property management company specializing in affordable housing, to assume responsibility for the daily property management operations. MB Management staff is on site at the CDP offices and works closely with CDP staff to ensure that the affordable rental units in the CDP portfolio remain in compliance with both safe and health standards as well as well as funder requirements regarding maximum affordable rental rates and tenant eligibility. For more information call 508-240-7873 X17 or Click below to view Available Rental Housing and download an application. View Available Housing. The CDP also owns and manages Canal House a residential sober living facility located in Orleans. Learn more.

Housing Rehabilitation

The CDP runs a successful Housing Rehab Program using CDBG (Block Grant) funds provided by HUD. The funding is specific in its purpose: 1) to preserve existing housing stock by providing code, life safety and energy upgrades to year-round LMI (low-moderate income) owner-occupiers; and 2) to increase the supply of affordable rental units for year-round LMI tenants by converting space in existing buildings into year-round dwellings. We work from the foundation on up to the rooftop in compliance with state building and sanitary code. We also provide septic upgrades, sewer hook ups and water hook ups. This program helps, among many types of households, working families and families with children, and seniors on fixed incomes to remain safely and comfortably in their homes. The CDP has rehabilitated some 250 units of housing, benefiting over 300 local residents over many years. Learn more.

Homeownership and Foreclosure Prevention Education

The Community Development Partnership offers a Homebuyer Education course for first time buyers. These pre-purchase home buyer sessions have received the Massachusetts Homeownership “Collaborative Seal of Approval” from the Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA).

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Last updated: January 19, 2012