Applications Being Accepted for Public Lottery of Five New Homes
The City of Springfield is currently accepting applications from qualified purchasers for five new homes in the Old Hill Neighborhood at 541 Union Street, 80 Melrose Street, 81 Melrose Street, 63 Lebanon Street and 99 Lebanon Street.
Each of these homes will be sold for $215,000 to a family earning up to 100% Area Median Income (AMI). All of these houses feature the same design and open floorplan. They each have 1,821 sf of
living space and include 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, energy efficient mechanicals and appliances, first floor laundry, and an attached garage.
Open Houses will take place at 81 Melrose Street on Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and September 26, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The City will hold a public lottery to select the buyers eligible to purchase these newly constructed homes. To be eligible to enter the lottery, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Have a household income that does not exceed 100% of Area Median Income
- Be pre-approved (not pre-qualified, which is a much less stringent classification) for a mortgage of $215,000 or more. Alternately, an applicant may enter the lottery by demonstrating pre-approval for a smaller mortgage, along with proof of sufficient additional funds (savings, gift, down payment assistance, etc.) to cover the purchase price of the home.
Household income of applicants cannot exceed maximum limits, which are set annually. The current income limits are:
Maximum Household Income – 100% AMI
- 1 Person Household: $92,0005
- 2 Person Household: $105,100
- 3 Person Household: $118,400
- 4 Person Household: $131,500
- 5 Person Household: $142,100
- 6 Person Household: $152,600
- 7 Person Household: $163,100
- 8 Person Household: $173,600
Lottery applications can be found here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CityOfSpringfield1/OLDHILLINFILL2HOMEBUYERLOTTERYAPPLICATION
Interested parties can learn more about the Old Hill Infill project at: https://oldhillhomeownership.com/
Applications must be submitted by October 19, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. The public lottery drawing will be held on November 6, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
Applications Being Accepted for the Purchase of 524 Union Street
The City of Springfield is currently accepting applications from interested purchasers for 524 Union Street.
The home at 524 Union Street is approximately 1,400 square feet and features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The construction of the home was focused on energy efficiency, and its systems include a multi-head mini-split heating and cooling system, electric water heater, a ducted Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV), and Energy Star appliances. Energy efficient windows and doors have been installed and a front porch and landscaped yard compliment and uplift the neighborhood.
The City of Springfield will hold a public lottery to select the buyer eligible to purchase the newly constructed home on October 5, 2026 at 10:15 AM at the the home.
OPEN HOUSE will be held on Thursday September 10, 2026 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE
To be eligible to enter the lottery, applicants must meet household income-limits and be pre-approved (not pre-qualified, which is a much less stringent classification) for a mortgage of $210,000 or more. Alternately, an applicant may enter the lottery by demonstrating pre-approval for a smaller mortgage, along with proof of sufficient funds to cover the purchase price of the home. This home will be sold to a family earning up to 80% of the area median income (see income limits below). Final calculations are underway, but the sales price will be approximately $210,000
Household income of applicants cannot exceed maximum limits, which are set annually. The current income limits are:
Maximum Household Income – 80% AMI Properties
1 Person | $73,650 | 5 Person | $113,650 |
2 Person | $84,200 | 6 Person | $122,050 |
3 Person | $94,700 | 7 Person | $130,450 |
4 Person | $105,200 | 8 Person | $138,900 |
HOW TO APPLY
Interested purchaser can complete the application online using this link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CityOfSpringfield1/CITYOFHOMES2HOMEBUYERLOTTERYAPPLICATION
All applications (and supporting documentation) must be received by 4:30 PM on September 25, 2026.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROJECT
Way Finders completed the redevelopment with grant funding from MassMutual Foundation and Baystate Health, Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP funds) from MassHousing, and ARPA funding from the City of Springfield Office of Housing. . Interested parties can learn more about the Way Finders City of Homes project at www.wayfinders.org/homes.