Project Description

The Orange Teen House, located in downtown Orange, offers ten subsidized apartments for youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Amenities include supportive services, laundry facilities, convenient access to public transportation, local shops, and restaurants.

 

Eligibility

All units are subsidized through either the Project Based Housing Choice Voucher program or the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program. Please refer to the Income Eligibility Chart.

Household Size	60% AMI	80% AMI
One (1) person	$33,600	$44,800
Two (2) people	$38,400	$51,200
Three (3) people	$43,200	$57,600
Four (4) people	$48,000	$64,000
Five (5) people	$51,840	$69,150
Six (6) people	$55,680	$74,250
Seven (7) people	$59,520	$74,250
Eight (8) people	$63,360	$84,500

 

In order to meet rent affordability requirements, rent must total no more than 35% of a household's total monthly income. Households that already have housing vouchers (Section 8, MRVP, or others) will also meet rent affordability requirements, and are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Applicants must be 18-24 at the time of application and willing to participate in contracted supportive services provided by Dial Self.

Dial Self Project Brochure (PDF)

How to Apply
To apply for an apartment at the Orange Teen House, fill out the OTH Application. 

If you do not have access to a printer, please call us(413) 863-9781 or stop by the office(241 Millers Falls Road, Turners Falls) to pick one up.

For applicants between the ages of 18-21, DIAL/SELF Youth & Community Services can help you with the application process. Contact the DIAL/SELF TeenLine at (413) 774-7054 x4 or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..