Boston Announces Lottery for Income-Restricted Rental Unit with November 2026 Deadline
An income-restricted, 2-bedroom rental unit (Unit #9) at 40 East Pier Drive, part of the Portside at East Pier development in Boston, has a lottery application deadline of November 20, 2026. The unit is priced at $2,360.00 per month, requiring…
Boston, MA, November 5, 2026 — A new income-restricted rental opportunity has become available in Boston. Unit #9, a two-bedroom residence located at 40 East Pier Drive within the Portside at East Pier development, is being offered through a lottery application process.
The application deadline for this specific unit is set for November 20, 2026. This rental property is designated for individuals who meet specific income qualifications, aiming to provide housing for those earning at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
The monthly rent for Unit #9 is listed at $2,360.00. Prospective applicants must demonstrate a minimum annual income of $70,800.00 to be considered for this unit. This figure is calculated based on the requirement that rent payments do not exceed a certain percentage of an applicant’s income, a standard practice for income-restricted housing programs.
The Portside at East Pier development is situated in a prominent Boston location, and this offering is part of initiatives to ensure housing affordability within the city. Further details regarding the application process and eligibility criteria beyond the stated income requirements and unit details were not provided in the summary.
The lottery system is designed to provide a fair opportunity for eligible residents to apply for limited affordable housing units. Information regarding the selection process or any specific requirements for participating in the lottery beyond submitting an application by the deadline was not detailed in the available summary.
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