Hawkley Apartments Housing Lottery: Rents, Income Limits & Drawing
The Hawkley Apartments housing lottery is still in progress, but the application period is closed. Applicants who submitted a Hawkley Apartments application by the September 9, 2026 deadline are now waiting for the September 16 lottery drawing and the next stage of the affordable housing selection process. Hawkley Apartments is a 260-unit rental community at 300 Deer Street in Milford, Massachusetts, with 65 income-restricted affordable apartments offered to qualifying households at the 80% Area Median Income level.
The next scheduled milestone is the Hawkley Apartments lottery drawing on September 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Applicants should keep their application confirmation, watch for messages from SEB Housing, and prepare income, asset, household, and preference documents in case their lottery position is reached.
Hawkley Apartments housing lottery current status
The application window for the Milford affordable housing lottery closed on September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. New lottery applications are no longer being accepted. The property is now in the post-application, pre-lottery stage.
That means the housing opportunity itself is not over. Applications submitted on time can still move through lottery review, the random drawing, waiting-list placement, final affordable housing eligibility review, and the property's leasing process.
If you already submitted an application, do not assume that silence means you were rejected. Keep the confirmation or reference number you received after submission and monitor the email address, telephone number, and mailing address listed on your application.
When is the Hawkley Apartments lottery drawing?
The Hawkley Apartments affordable housing lottery drawing is scheduled for September 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. through Zoom. The current drawing information lists Meeting ID 857 2736 5609 and passcode 276410.
A lottery drawing number is not the same as final approval for an affordable apartment. The drawing creates an initial random order, while later ranking can also depend on household size, bedroom eligibility, local preference, accessible-unit needs, and the waiting list that applies to the household.
Applicants who want to understand this distinction can review how affordable housing lottery results and applicant rankings work after a drawing.
65 affordable apartments are included in the lottery
Hawkley Apartments has 260 apartments in the full development. The affordable housing lottery covers 65 income-restricted rental apartments at 80% AMI.
- Studio apartments: 3 affordable units at $1,706 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments: 33 affordable units at $1,787 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments: 23 affordable units at $2,122 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments: 6 affordable units at $2,435 per month.
The affordable units include accessible apartments. Two one-bedroom apartments and one two-bedroom apartment have mobility- and hearing-accessible features, and applicants who need those features may receive separate priority under the applicable accessible-unit process.
Hawkley Apartments rents and utilities
The advertised affordable rents range from $1,706 for a studio to $2,435 for a three-bedroom apartment. These rents are connected to the property's income-restricted housing program and are not automatically calculated as a fixed percentage of every applicant's income.
- Studio rent: $1,706 per month.
- One-bedroom rent: $1,787 per month.
- Two-bedroom rent: $2,122 per month.
- Three-bedroom rent: $2,435 per month.
Tenants are responsible for electricity, including electricity used for heat, cooking, and hot water. Water and sewer are included, and resident parking is included. Pets are permitted subject to property rules and restrictions.
Applicants comparing affordable rent with household income should remember that rent, income eligibility, minimum-income screening, and tenant-paid utilities are separate calculations. The broader distinction is explained in the site's guide to housing income and rent limits.
Hawkley Apartments income limits at 80% AMI
The affordable apartments are restricted to households within the published 80% AMI income limits. The maximum annual household income depends on household size:
- 1 person: $74,800.
- 2 people: $85,450.
- 3 people: $96,150.
- 4 people: $106,800.
- 5 people: $115,350.
- 6 people: $123,900.
AMI means Area Median Income. It is a regional benchmark used to establish income eligibility for many affordable housing programs. Applicants unfamiliar with the term can review how Area Median Income affects affordable housing eligibility.
Meeting the maximum income limit does not by itself guarantee eligibility. Household composition, bedroom size, assets, documentation, and any applicable leasing requirements can still affect the final determination.
Minimum income for the affordable apartments
The Hawkley Apartments application materials also provide approximate minimum household income figures used for leasing review. These estimates are different from the 80% AMI maximum income limits.
- Studio: approximately $40,900 per year.
- One bedroom: approximately $42,800 per year.
- Two bedrooms: approximately $50,900 per year.
- Three bedrooms: approximately $58,400 per year.
A household with a qualifying housing subsidy may be treated differently under minimum-income screening. The distinction between a program's maximum income rule and a property's affordability or minimum-income test is important when evaluating an income-restricted apartment.
The site's guide to minimum and maximum income rules for income-restricted housing provides additional context, but Hawkley's current application materials control for this property.
Household assets can affect eligibility
Applicants should also be prepared for asset review. The current Hawkley Apartments application materials warn of a $75,000 household asset limit and require applicants to report applicable financial assets.
Assets can include checking and savings accounts, payment-app balances, certificates of deposit, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, money market accounts, cash, cryptocurrency, accessible trust funds, retirement accounts, annuities, and real estate or home equity when applicable.
Retirement accounts may be reported using the applicable net value after early-withdrawal penalties. Applicants should not leave out an account simply because it does not currently produce monthly income. Report the information requested and allow the housing program to determine how it is treated.
Household size affects bedroom eligibility
Income eligibility does not mean every household is eligible for every bedroom size. The affordable housing process also considers household size and composition when determining which apartment sizes are appropriate.
A one-person household, for example, generally should not expect priority for a larger apartment unless there is an approved disability-related reason for an additional bedroom. Larger households can receive priority for two- or three-bedroom units based on occupancy standards and household composition.
Applicants can learn more about this issue in how household size affects affordable housing eligibility.
Milford local preference can change lottery ranking
You did not have to live in Milford to submit a Hawkley Apartments application. However, the lottery includes local preference categories that can affect ranking among otherwise eligible households.
A household may qualify for Milford local preference when an applicant or household member falls into an applicable category such as:
- Currently living in Milford.
- Working for the Town of Milford.
- Working for a business located in Milford.
- Having a qualifying child attending Milford Public Schools, including an applicable METCO connection.
Claiming local preference does not waive the income limits or other eligibility requirements. Applicants placed high enough after the lottery may be required to document the preference they claimed.
The role of residency, employment, school, and other ranking categories is discussed further in affordable housing lottery preferences.
Accessible units and reasonable accommodation
Three affordable Hawkley apartments have designated mobility- and hearing-accessible features. Applicants who stated that a household member needs an accessible unit should be prepared to provide current verification if SEB Housing requests it.
A household may also request a reasonable accommodation when a disability creates a need for a change to a rule, policy, service, or bedroom arrangement. An additional bedroom requested because of a medical or disability-related need generally requires supporting documentation during the review process.
Documents to prepare after the Hawkley Apartments application
The initial housing lottery application is not the final program certification. If your lottery position is reached, you may be asked for documents proving the income, assets, household members, and preferences reported on the application.
- Employment records: pay stubs, employer verification, W-2 forms, overtime, commissions, and bonuses when applicable.
- Other income: Social Security, SSDI, unemployment, pensions, retirement distributions, child support, alimony, recurring gifts, and other income sources.
- Self-employment: business records, tax documents, profit-and-loss information, and supporting statements when requested.
- Assets: bank statements, investment accounts, retirement accounts, payment-app balances, real estate, and other reportable assets.
- Tax information: requested returns, schedules, W-2s, 1099s, or transcripts.
- Household records: identification and records supporting household composition or bedroom eligibility.
- Preference documentation: proof supporting Milford residence, qualifying employment, school connection, or another claimed preference.
Applicants can use the site's affordable housing document checklist to organize common records, but the exact written request from SEB Housing or property management controls what must be submitted.
What happens after the September 16 lottery?
The random drawing is only one step in the Hawkley Apartments affordable housing process. After the lottery, application numbers can be organized into waiting lists according to the rules that apply to the available apartments.
Factors that may affect the final waiting-list order include:
- Lottery drawing order.
- Household size and composition.
- Bedroom size eligibility.
- Milford local preference.
- Need for mobility- or hearing-accessible features.
- Other applicable priority rules.
This is why a low lottery number is not an apartment guarantee and a higher number does not automatically mean an applicant will never be contacted.
The difference between a lottery that is still being processed and an already-open waiting list is explained in housing lottery versus open waitlist.
Final eligibility and lease screening still come later
If an applicant is reached from an appropriate waiting list, additional affordable housing certification and property screening can still take place.
The Hawkley application materials warn that applicants placed high enough may need to submit requested income, asset, tax, and preference records within a short deadline. Missing a required document deadline can affect continued placement in the housing process.
The later leasing review may also consider permitted factors such as credit history, tenant or rental history, criminal-background screening, and whether the household qualifies for the particular apartment offered.
Submitting an application, receiving a confirmation number, participating in the housing lottery, or obtaining a favorable lottery number does not guarantee an affordable apartment or a lease.
Section 8 and other rental subsidies
Hawkley Apartments is an income-restricted affordable housing lottery, not automatically a Section 8 housing program. However, the application asks applicants about mobile Section 8 vouchers and MRVP assistance, and an applicant with a qualifying rental subsidy may be able to use it if the applicable program and property requirements are satisfied.
A housing voucher can also affect how minimum-income screening is applied, but it does not eliminate other program requirements such as maximum household income, household composition, documentation, and final certification.
For a broader explanation, review affordable housing lottery versus Section 8.
What Hawkley applicants should do now
- Keep your Hawkley Apartments application confirmation and reference number.
- Make sure SEB Housing has current contact information for your household.
- Monitor email, including spam and junk folders, as well as mail and telephone messages.
- Prepare current income, asset, tax, and household documents.
- Gather evidence for any Milford local preference or accessibility request you claimed.
- Report material changes in income, assets, or household composition when required.
- Keep the September 16 lottery information available if you plan to attend online.
- Do not terminate your current lease or make irreversible moving plans based only on a lottery number.
Hawkley Apartments housing lottery questions
Is the Hawkley Apartments application still open?
No. The application deadline was September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and the application period is closed.
When is the Hawkley Apartments lottery?
The lottery drawing is scheduled for September 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. through Zoom.
How many affordable apartments are available?
The development has 65 affordable apartments within a 260-unit community. Affordable units include studios and one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments.
What income level applies?
The affordable apartments are offered at the 80% AMI level. Maximum household income ranges from $74,800 for one person to $123,900 for a six-person household under the published limits.
Does meeting the income limit guarantee an apartment?
No. Income eligibility is only one part of the process. Household size, bedroom eligibility, assets, preferences, accessible-unit needs, waiting-list ranking, documentation, and later lease screening may also matter.
What if my income or household changed after I applied?
Do not assume the original information can remain unchanged if there has been a material change. Follow SEB Housing's instructions for reporting changes in household income, assets, household members, or other facts that can affect eligibility.
Can I submit another application now?
No. The application period is closed. Duplicate applications involving the same adult household members can also create problems, so applicants should rely on their existing application and follow SEB Housing's instructions if an update or correction is necessary.
What does a good lottery number mean?
A favorable drawing number can help, but it is not final approval and does not guarantee a particular apartment. Applicants still have to be placed on the appropriate waiting list and complete any required eligibility and leasing review.
What should I prepare before the lottery results?
Keep your submission confirmation and organize current income, asset, tax, household, preference, and accessibility documentation. Respond quickly if SEB Housing or property management requests additional information.