YWCA at Hillside

The YWCA at Hillside is a unique program designed to combine affordable housing with sustainable living. As such, applicants seeking housing in this project must be aware of the design and intention of the facility as these designs will impact the lifestyle one adopts to live in the unit. YWCA at Hillside will provide 10 single room occupancy units located at 18 Cottage Court in Newburyport. Single room occupancy means that single individuals will have private rooms and baths, but will share a kitchen and common rooms. The YWCA at Hillside is a part of a larger community called the Hillside Center for Sustainable Living (HCSL). HCSL is a market-rate rental project owned and operated by Hall and Moskow, LLC. Many of the amenities available to HCSL tenants will also be available to YWCA tenants once the HCSL project is complete. Heat, hot water and electricity are included in the rent. This project is designed to achieve a net zero consumption of electricity. stove and oven. Cooking is not permitted in the rooms. Implications for tenants: Tenants will be expected to participate in energy reduction strategies and will not be permitted to have small refrigerators or heating devices in their room.
- 2 units are reserved for a household who meet the definition of homeless and who provide suitable documentation.
- 1 unit is reserved for a household who requires a wheelchair accessible unit. 1 unit is reserved for a household who has a sensory (hearing or visual) disability.