Acre Crossing Residences

The application period to enter the lottery has ended, but you can still apply for available units.

Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership is the lottery agent for the new development, Acre Crossing Residences. On this page, you’ll find all things related to Acre Crossing. We’ll include project updates, photos, and more as we work together with the developer, the City, and the State.

What is Acre Crossing Residences?

This new development at 650 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA, will consist of 32 new construction condominium homes comprising twenty-four two-bedroom and eight three-bedroom units. The 32 homes will be available for sale to first-time home buyers earning at/ or below 100% Area Median Income (AMI). The residences at Acre Crossing are part of a larger multi-use development.

When will they be available?

The construction of the affordable housing development is on track to finish by mid-2024.

To provide the community with all the necessary details, MVHP has organized informative sessions covering various aspects of the application and lottery process. These sessions will not only address important deadlines and eligibility criteria but also provide insights into other relevant information. Potential applicants will have the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the project and have their questions answered during these sessions.

The aim is to ensure transparency and accessibility for individuals interested in participating in this affordable housing initiative. By hosting these sessions, MVHP seeks to empower and inform prospective applicants, creating a fair and inclusive process for all.

Information Sessions

Important Dates

Information Sessions: January 5, 2024, January 30, 2024, February 12, 2024

Application Period: January 12, 2024 through March 12, 2024

Lottery Drawing: April 9, 2024 at 1pm. We will be conducting the lottery drawing for Acre Crossing via in-person and virtually using the link below. If you are eligible for the lottery drawing, you should have already received an application confirmation number. It is not a requirement that you attend the live event, as we will post a video of the drawing online for on-demand access. It’s important to note that the live feed is only for the drawing, and successful applicants will be notified of their awarded unit on the following business day.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tz8nEWntQ6qqavhaieCBSw

Application

The following information is now available for download. The application period to enter the lottery has ended, but you can still apply to available units.

If you prefer to pick up an application form in person, you can visit Merrimack Valley Housing Partnership at 67 Middle Street, Suite 500, Lowell, MA 01852, during our office hours.

Completed applications can be delivered or mailed to 67 Middle Street, Suite 500, Lowell, MA 01852, or emailed to acrecrossing@mvhp.org.

***To be considered, you must submit a completed application, a HUD-accredited certificate for first-time homebuyers, and a pre-approval letter from a lender. Contact MVHP at 978-459-8490 or acrecrossing@mvhp.org for assistance in this.