Tenant Services
Maynard Rental Assistance Program (MRAP)
2ND ROUND Applications accepted starting February 23, 2024
2ND ROUND Applications will be accepted beginning February 23, 2024 for the Maynard Rental Assistance Program (MRAP). MRAP is sponsored by the Maynard Affordable Housing Trust, and provides $500 monthly rental assistance payments, in the form of a grant, to four selected eligible households residing in Maynard, Massachusetts.
Rental assistance for selected households is anticipated to begin June 1, 2024, and will continue for up to thirty-six months (3 years) subject to recertification of income and rent every 12 months. Payments are made directly to the property landlord/owner.
The deadline to apply is March 22, 2024 by 5:00pm. Applications will be selected by way of a lottery to be held April 10, 2024. For more details and program requirements, or to access the application, please click on the tab to the left that reads 'Town Specific Information', then click on 'Services for Maynard Residents'.
MRAP is funded through Maynard's Municipal Affordable Housing Trust and is administered by the Regional Housing Services Office.
For questions, you may contact Jenicia Pontes at 978-287-1091 or JenP@rhsohousing.org
60% Area Median Income (AMI) Limits | ||||||
Household Size | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person |
60% AMI | $62,340 | $71,280 | $80,160 | $89,040 | $96,180 | $103,320 |
Unit Size | 1 Bed | 2 Bed | 3 Bed | 4 Bed |
Bedford Payment Standard | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
Lexington households who meet the income guidelines below may apply:
| 60% Area Median Income (AMI) Limits | ||||||
| Household Size | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person |
| 60% AMI | $62,340 | $71,280 | $80,160 | $89,040 | $96,180 | $103,320 |
Unit Approval: All units must be approved by the Town of Lexington before signing a lease, and rents must not exceed the following (including utilities):
| Unit Size | 1 Bed | 2 Bed | 3 Bed | 4 Bed |
| Lexington Payment Standard | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
The Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) will administer the IRA program on behalf of the Town of Lexington. Please also contact the RHSO with questions or to receive an application – JenP@RHSOhousing.org.
Wayland Initial Rental Assistance Program
The Wayland Initial Rental Assistance (IRA) offers low income households (60% AMI or less) assistance in paying security deposits and first month’s rent in their new apartments. The program operates on a first come, first served basis as long as funding is available and is designed to meet all Federal HOME requirements. The application packet can be found by clicking here.
Who can apply:
Current Income Limits (effective 5/2023): Household Income must be below the following:
| 60% Area Median Income (AMI) Limits | ||||||
| Household Size | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person |
| 60% AMI | $62,340 | $71,280 | $80,160 | $89,040 | $96,180 | $103,320 |
Unit Approval: All units must be approved by the Town of Wayland before signing a lease, and rents must not exceed the following (including utilities):
| Unit Size | 1 Bed | 2 Bed | 3 Bed | 4 Bed |
| Wayland Payment Standard | $2,377 | $2,827 | $3,418 | $3,765 |
The Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO) will administer the IRA program on behalf of the Town of Wayland. Please click here for an application and FAQ document. You may also contact Jen Pontes at the RHSO with questions – 978-287-1091 or JenP@RHSOhousing.org.
