The first step toward Defiantly Joyous Living: Apply today.
We’re excited to know you’re interested in making a 2Life community your new home. The first step toward residency at any of our communities is to complete an application. Applications and instructions differ based on whether you choose an income-based or market-rate apartment, or you’re interested in Opus, our new middle-income option.
We encourage you to apply early. Many of our apartment homes have a waiting list. Once you have filed your completed application with our Leasing Office, you’ll receive an acknowledgement and further information about our wait list procedure. Applications are added to the list in the order in which they are received.
The average time on our wait list varies, and you are welcome to email our Leasing Office at leasing@2lifecommunities.org to check your status. In addition, each year you will receive a letter asking you to confirm your continued interest. You will need to respond to that communication to stay on the wait list. When your name is close to the top, a member of the 2Life staff will contact you with further instructions and information to help you consider your decision privately.
APPLY FOR INCOME-BASED APARTMENTS
Income-based apartments are for those people age 62+ whose income qualifies them for subsidized housing and tax-credit programs. A range of options are available to individuals and households whose incomes are no higher than 110% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
Income-based apartments are available at the following communities:
- Brighton Campus, Boston
- Brown Family House, Brookline
- Coleman House, Newton
- Golda Meir House, Newton
- Shillman House, Framingham
- Shirley Meadows, Devens
To apply: Download the Common Rental Pre-Application and follow the instructions on the form to complete, sign and return it to 2Life Communities. Note that the application instructions include detailed information about our wait list procedures. Waiting lists for subsidized housing can be quite long, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.
The new J.J. Carroll House, located on our Brighton Campus, is now taking lottery applications from February 16th - April 18th, 2023. To learn more and apply, click here.
For the Golda Meir House expansion application, click here. Applications for the lottery process closed on September 30th, 2022. New applications are still accepted for addition to the waitlist.
Note for Adults age 18-49 with Disabilities: 2Life has a small number of ADA-compliant, subsidized apartments set aside for adults of any age who have disabilities. These apartments are located at Kurlat House (Brighton Campus), Golda Meir House and Coleman House.
Common Rental Pre-Application J.J. Carroll Lottery Applications
APPLY FOR MARKET-RATE APARTMENTS
Market-rate apartment homes are a simple rental option for those whose income is too high to qualify for a subsidized option. Rent includes most utilities as well as a variety of programs and amenities that make 2Life market-rate apartments a highly desirable option for those who would like to experience the benefits and camaraderie of community living.
Market-rate apartments are available at the following communities:
- Brown Family House, Brookline
- Golda Meir House, Newton
- Shillman House, Framingham
To apply: Download the market-rate application below and follow the instructions on the form to complete, sign and return it to 2Life Communities.
Learn More about Opus
Opus will be an all-new community built on the Leventhal Sidman JCC Campus in Newton, MA, and connected to our Coleman House community. Designed to serve middle-income older adults, Opus will fill the currently unmet need for senior living options within reach of those who have a home and savings, but who are not comfortable with the traditional, upscale options currently offered in the regional marketplace.
Interested? Go to the Opus website to learn about the Opus Priority Program and how you can reserve a new apartment home.
Equal Housing Opportunity
2Life Communities adheres to the letter and spirit of federal and state policies for Equal Housing Opportunity. New residents are accepted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, or national origin.