Housing Opportunities

Looking for an Affordable Ownership Opportunities in Nearby Towns?


The Cottages at Old Oaken Bucket, Scituate, MA

The Cottages at Old Oaken Bucket is a new homeownership opportunity in Scituate. This is a lottery for six (6) affordable three-bedroom single-family homes. Through the lottery process, these homes will be sold at affordable prices to households with incomes at or below 80% of the area median income. Each home features 3 bedrooms, with one bedroom on the first floor, 2 ½ bathrooms, central air conditioning, a back porch, and a 2-car garage. The homes are expected to be ready for occupancy in the Spring of 2026.

The application deadline is March 30, 2026. Contact SEB Housing at 617-782-2300 x 209 or visit their website The Cottages at Old Oaken Bucket - SEB HOUSING for more information.

Looking for an Affordable Rental Unit in Hingham?


Avalon Residences at the Hingham Shipyard

Contact the Leasing Office at 781-676-3576 or Avalon Residences at the Hingham Shipyard | AvalonBay Communities to inquire about availability or place your name on the wait-list.

Avalon at the Hingham Shipyard

Contact the Leasing Office at 781-749-7822 or Avalon at the Hingham Shipyard | AvalonBay Communities to inquire about availability or place your name on the wait-list. 

Brewer Meadows Off of Summer Street

Contact the Housing Authority at 781-741-1417 to inquire about availability or place your name on the wait-list.

Linden Ponds Retirement Community

Contact the Sales Office at 800-521-5031 to inquire about availability or place your name on the wait-list.

The Cove, 300 - 350 Beal Street (55 Units)

The Cove is an apartment community consisting of 220 units.  Amenities include onsite fitness, clubroom, lounge, resort-style, pool and some structured parking.  Utilities not included in monthly rents.  Contact Maloney Properties at 781-943-0200, Al Lima at 617-783-3424, or fill out the online form at 40B Affordable Apartment Rentals at The Cove in Hingham, MA | Maloney to find out about availability or to place your name on the wait-list.


Looking for an Affordable Homeownership Opportunity in Hingham?

Wait list for homeownership units
Please contact Jennifer Oram, Zoning Administrator, by phone 781-804-2315 or by email at oramj@hingham-ma.gov for more information.

How do I locate available affordable housing?

The Housing Trust provides listing information on currently available affordable housing opportunities in Hingham. You can also search for housing statewide by following either of the links below: 

Am I eligible to purchase deed restricted housing?

The eligibility requirements generally include the following:

  • The home must be intended for and maintained as your principal residence
  • Your assets must not exceed $75,000
  • You must be preapproved for a mortgage with a lender
  • You must be a first-time homebuyer (or one that has had no homeownership interest in a residence during the past three years OR you are a displaced homemaker or single parent who has only owned a home with a former spouse while married) 
  • You must fall within 80% of the HUD annual median household income in the Boston Area as indicated below:

Household Size - 2025 Income Limits 

  • 1-person - $92,650
  • 2-person - $105,850
  • 3-person - $119,100
  • 4-person - $132,300

Where are Homebuyer Education Resources offered?

A number of agencies offer homebuyer education for first-time purchasers. Please follow the links below to find a workshop:  

How do I finance a home purchase?

  • The ONE Mortgage Program (formerly known as SoftSecond Program) provides affordable financing for low and moderate income homebuyers. Please visit the Massachusetts Housing Partnership for more information and to locate a participating lender. 
  • MassHousing, the state's affordable housing bank, provides information on loans available and approved lenders.