Matters ▸ Attachment
CPC Funding Recommendation Affordable Housing Trust — File 212764
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR
Transfer to the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Somerville Affordable Housing Trust (AHT) was designated by the CPC to administer the
Community Preservation Act funds set aside for affordable housing. The AHT solicits proposals and
awards funding for CPA‐funded housing programs. The AHT ensures that CPA funds are used for
eligible projects and reports annually to the CPC regarding the developments and programs funded
with CPA revenue. A report submitted to the CPC by the AHT on October 20, 2021 describes the
community needs and priorities that have been identified by the AHT.
ELIGIBILITY
Community Housing: The funds will be used for all eligible affordable housing activities.
RECOMMENDATION
On November 17, 2021 by a vote of 8‐0‐0 the Community Preservation Committee recommended that
the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust be awarded $1,491,908.58 of Community Preservation Act
funds from the following accounts:
Category: Affordable Housing
Recommended Funding Source
Amount
Transfer to Affordable Housing Trust
Affordable Housing Reserve
$1,491,908.58
The Affordable Housing Trust 10/20/21 Report is available at:
https://www.somervillema.gov/sites/default/files/ahtf‐cpa‐fall‐report‐revised‐11‐9‐21.pdf
JOSEPH A. CURTATONE
MAYOR
CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE