Grove Street Landing Phase 2 Housing Lottery in Salem, MA
The Grove Street Landing Phase 2 housing lottery in Salem, Massachusetts is accepting applications for four income-restricted apartments through October 9, 2026. Phase 2 includes two one-bedroom apartments renting for $2,434 per month and two two-bedroom apartments renting for $2,701 per month, all at the 80% Area Median Income level. Maloney Properties is administering this rental lottery at 64 Grove Street.
This page covers Phase 2 only. Applicants should not use unit counts, availability, accessibility designations, or other figures from an earlier Grove Street Landing lottery. If you are comparing current Massachusetts opportunities, the open Boston and Greater Boston housing lotteries page can help you identify other active listings without substituting their eligibility rules for this Salem development.
Grove Street Landing Phase 2 Has Four Affordable Apartments
Grove Street Landing is a larger 124-unit residential development in Salem, but the current Phase 2 lottery covers only four income-restricted apartments. Maloney Properties identifies two one-bedroom and two two-bedroom homes in this application round.
- One bedroom: 2 apartments at $2,434 per month.
- Two bedrooms: 2 apartments at $2,701 per month.
- Income category: 80% AMI for all four Phase 2 units.
- Address: 64 Grove Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970.
- Application deadline: October 9, 2026.
The four-unit count is specific to the Grove Street Landing Phase 2 housing lottery. It does not mean all 12 income-restricted apartments within the overall development are currently available through this drawing.
Current Rents and Minimum-Income Requirements
The one-bedroom apartments have a published monthly rent of $2,434 and a minimum annual income of $73,020. The two-bedroom apartments have a published monthly rent of $2,701 and a minimum annual income of $81,030.
Meeting the minimum income does not by itself establish eligibility. The household must also remain under the applicable 80% AMI maximum, provide accurate household information, meet any unit-size requirements that apply, and complete the post-lottery income certification process if selected.
The distinction between minimum income, maximum income, and rent is important. The income and rent limits guide explains why these are separate tests, while the Area Median Income guide explains how an AMI percentage affects affordable-housing eligibility.
2026 Maximum Income Limits for the Phase 2 Apartments
Maloney Properties states that all Grove Street Landing Phase 2 affordable apartments are restricted at 80% AMI. The current 2026 maximum household incomes published for the project are:
- 1 person: $96,000.
- 2 people: $109,700.
- 3 people: $123,400.
- 4 people: $137,100.
- 5 people: $148,100.
- 6 people: $159,050.
These are maximum household-income limits, not minimum qualifying incomes and not rents. A one-bedroom applicant, for example, should not interpret the $96,000 one-person maximum as an amount the household must earn.
The project page also states that there is no asset limit for this 40B development. The application still asks households to disclose assets, and Maloney Properties can request additional documentation during the eligibility review. “No asset limit” therefore does not mean applicants should omit assets from the application.
You May Apply for a One-Bedroom, Two-Bedroom, or Both
The current Phase 2 application asks applicants which unit size they are seeking and allows them to select one bedroom, two bedrooms, or both options. Household members who would live in the apartment must be listed on the application.
Applicants should provide the actual household composition rather than attempting to alter household information to fit a particular apartment. Lottery ranking is later organized by unit type, affordability category, applicable preferences, and lottery number.
The affordable housing lottery process guide explains the broader drawing and ranking sequence, while this Salem application controls the actual Phase 2 unit selection.
Salem Local Preference Is Included in the Application
The Grove Street Landing Phase 2 application includes a local preference category. A household may qualify for the Salem local preference when the applicable project criteria are met.
The current application identifies the following local-preference connections:
- Current residents of Salem.
- Municipal employees of Salem.
- Employees of businesses located in Salem.
- Households with children attending local schools under the stated preference rules.
Applicants claiming a preference should be prepared to document it. For current Salem residents, the application gives examples such as rent receipts, utility bills, street listings, or voter-registration records.
A local preference can affect ranking, but it is not a guarantee of an apartment. Applicants still have to meet income, household, application, and final certification requirements.
Applications Are Due October 9, 2026
The application distribution period for the Grove Street Landing Phase 2 housing lottery runs from August 10 through October 9, 2026. Maloney Properties states that the next step is to request the current Phase 2 lottery application and submit the completed application by the deadline.
For hard-copy applications returned by mail, the official Phase 2 application states that they must be postmarked no later than Friday, October 9, 2026. Maloney also states that applications may be accepted by email. Applicants should follow the instructions on the current Phase 2 application rather than using a form from Phase 1 or another Maloney property.
Only one application per household is permitted. The official application states that duplicate applications will be discarded and only one application per household will be accepted.
You Do Not Submit Full Financial Documentation With the Initial Application
The current Phase 2 pre-lottery application specifically states that supporting documentation such as income records, asset statements, and tax documents is not required to be submitted with the initial application.
That does not mean financial verification is waived. Maloney Properties first collects the pre-lottery application and later requests supporting documentation from applicants who move forward after the drawing.
This distinction can save applicants from submitting unnecessary paperwork too early while also preventing a common mistake: assuming that because documents are not required initially, income will never be verified.
The Boston Metrolist income-restricted housing guide provides broader context on verification, but applicants should follow the Grove Street Landing Phase 2 instructions for this property.
How the Grove Street Landing Phase 2 Lottery Works
A complete application submitted by the deadline allows an otherwise eligible household to enter the lottery process. Maloney Properties assigns an application number to protect applicant identity during the drawing.
- Request the Phase 2 application. Make sure it identifies Grove Street Landing Phase 2 at 64 Grove Street.
- Complete the household and income sections. Include all household members who would live in the apartment.
- Select the unit size. The application permits applicants to indicate one bedroom, two bedrooms, or both.
- Identify any applicable Salem local preference. Be prepared to document the claimed preference.
- Submit one application by October 9. Duplicate household applications are not permitted.
- Receive an application number. This number is used during the confidential drawing.
- Wait for the lottery. Maloney will conduct the drawing after the application period closes.
- Complete financial certification if contacted. Top-ranked applicants will be asked for supporting documents before final eligibility is determined.
The U.S. affordable housing lottery guide explains the general lottery model, but Grove Street Landing's current property rules govern this Salem application.
The Lottery Date Will Be Set After the Deadline
Maloney Properties states that the Grove Street Landing Phase 2 lottery date will not be scheduled until after the application deadline. The agent says these drawings are typically held about four to five weeks after the deadline.
Applicants will receive the date, time, location, and their application number after the lottery is scheduled. Attendance is not required. Applicants are notified of their lottery numbers after the drawing.
Do not treat an estimated four-to-five-week timeframe as the official lottery date. The actual date is the date later announced by Maloney Properties for Phase 2.
A Low Lottery Number Does Not Automatically Mean You Get an Apartment
After the drawing, the Grove Street Landing Phase 2 housing lottery is sorted by bedroom size and affordability level, then by applicable preferences and lottery number. The resulting rank position therefore depends on more than the number drawn.
Maloney states that it will begin contacting top applicants after the drawing. Those applicants may then be asked for pay stubs, bank statements, tax information, and other supporting documents needed to determine final eligibility.
Entry into the lottery does not constitute final qualification. Maloney explicitly states that eligibility is determined after the lottery. A high ranking can move a household into review, but it cannot replace income certification.
Income Must Remain Eligible Through Certification
Household income is based on gross household income and can include employment earnings, commissions, bonuses, self-employment income, unemployment benefits, Social Security, pensions, child support, and other recurring income sources where applicable.
The project guidance also makes clear that applicants must remain within the applicable income limits through certification. A household that becomes over-income cannot rely on the fact that it met the limit earlier in the process.
Applicants whose income eligibility is rejected receive written notice. Maloney's current Phase 2 information states that rejected applicants are given seven days to appeal the eligibility decision.
Phase 2 Does Not Include a Built-Out ADA Apartment
Accessibility requires careful wording for this lottery. Maloney Properties states that the overall Grove Street Landing affordable inventory includes one income-restricted one-bedroom apartment built out for households with mobility impairments, but it specifically states that Phase 2 does not have any ADA units.
Boston Metrolist nevertheless identifies the Grove Street Landing building as wheelchair accessible. Those statements are not contradictory: building accessibility is different from having a Phase 2 apartment specifically built out as an ADA or mobility unit.
The Phase 2 application also asks whether a household has an accessibility or reasonable-accommodation request. Maloney provides reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities and language assistance for applicants who need it.
Utilities Are Not Included in the Published Rent
The advertised $2,434 and $2,701 rents do not include utilities. Maloney Properties states that tenants are responsible for gas used for heating and cooling, hot water, laundry and cooking, as well as electricity, water and sewer, and optional cable or internet service.
This matters when comparing the Salem affordable apartments with another development. Published rent alone does not show the full monthly housing cost when utilities are tenant-paid.
Other income-restricted developments may handle utilities differently. For example, the Hamilton affordable housing lottery, Weston affordable housing lottery, and Wakefield affordable housing lottery each have their own rent and eligibility structures.
Other Costs to Consider Before Leasing
Maloney's current Phase 2 property information identifies first month's rent, a security deposit equal to one month's rent, and a $250 lock-and-key fee as move-in costs. Applicants should confirm the final amount with the property before signing a lease because move-in requirements can change before occupancy.
On-site parking is optional and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Maloney currently lists garage parking at an additional $75 per month and surface parking at an additional $35 per month, with pricing subject to change.
Pets are allowed, with the current property guidance listing a limit of two pets per apartment and an additional monthly pet charge. Properly documented service animals are handled differently and are not subject to the ordinary pet fee.
Do Not Mix Phase 2 With Earlier Grove Street Landing Information
Grove Street Landing has had more than one affordable-housing application phase. For the current Salem housing lottery, applicants should rely on documents specifically labeled Grove Street Landing Phase 2.
The Phase 2 unit count is four, the current rents are $2,434 and $2,701, and the deadline is October 9, 2026. An older application can contain figures from another application period and should not be used to establish current eligibility.
This is also why a future vacancy after the lottery should not be assumed. The current page owns the Phase 2 lottery opportunity; any later first-come, waitlist, vacancy, or no-vacancy status should be verified when it actually occurs.
Compare With Other Current Income-Restricted Opportunities
Applicants should generally apply to every current housing opportunity for which they genuinely qualify rather than relying on one drawing. The 1060 Main Street housing lottery and Hawkley Apartments lottery are examples of separate Massachusetts rental opportunities with their own deadlines and financial requirements.
A continuing waitlist is different from this Salem lottery. The Oriole Landing affordable housing waitlist shows how a waitlist opportunity differs from a deadline-based drawing. The housing lottery vs. open waitlist guide explains the distinction.
What to Check Before Submitting Your Phase 2 Application
- Correct phase: make sure the application says Grove Street Landing Phase 2.
- Location: 64 Grove Street in Salem, Massachusetts.
- Deadline: October 9, 2026.
- Unit options: one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments.
- Rent: $2,434 for one bedroom and $2,701 for two bedrooms.
- Minimum income: $73,020 for one bedroom and $81,030 for two bedrooms.
- Maximum income: compare your total household income with the applicable 2026 80% AMI limit.
- Local preference: claim a Salem preference only when you meet and can document the applicable criterion.
- Application count: submit only one application per household.
- Accessibility: understand that the building is wheelchair accessible but Phase 2 does not contain a specifically built-out ADA unit.
- Certification: be prepared to provide income, asset, tax, and other documents if you reach the post-lottery review stage.
The Grove Street Landing Phase 2 housing lottery offers four current income-restricted rental opportunities in Salem: two one-bedroom apartments at $2,434 and two two-bedroom apartments at $2,701, all at 80% AMI. Applicants should use the current Phase 2 application, verify both minimum and maximum income requirements, document any Salem preference, submit one complete application by October 9, and be prepared for post-lottery financial certification if their ranking moves them forward.