The Orleans Housing Authority was established in 1969 in
order to provide decent, safe and affordable housing for eligible low and
moderate income families, elderly and disabled persons. In addition, the Housing Authority
continuously pursues the development of additional housing units whenever
financial or regulatory opportunities may exist.
The Orleans Housing Authority currently manages 131 units of
housing under a variety of state programs. These properties include:
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100 units of state-aided housing for elderly and
handicapped persons
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11 units of state-aided family housing
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6 Department of Mental Health vouchers for
special needs housing managed by Cape Abilities, Inc.
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6 Department of Mental Health vouchers for special
needs housing managed by Fellowship Health Resources
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8 vouchers of state-aided housing for disabled
individuals managed by Cape Abilities, Inc.
The OHA also administers rental vouchers which can be used
at non-OHA rental properties throughout the area including:
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1 participant in the state-aided Massachusetts
Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) for low income families and individuals. Currently we are not accepting
applications for this program
The OHA owns 4 affordable one bedroom apartments at 210 Main
Street in East Orleans. The OHA also administers a Section 8 rental
assistance program consisting of 6 SRO units for individuals in recovery from
substance abuse. These SRO units are
owned and managed by the Community Development Partnership in Eastham. Contact the CDP for more information about
eligibility requirements.
Please note that SMOKING
IS PROHIBITED on all properties owned by the
Orleans Housing Authority, except in designated areas.
The Orleans Housing Authority also serves as property
manager for the Eastham Housing Authority and the Wellfleet Housing Authority.