We are excited about your interest!
Our mission at 2Life is to ensure that all seniors have the opportunity to thrive regardless of their income level or background. We offer income-based, subsidized housing to tax credit programs as well as market-rate rental options. Plus, with the introduction of Opus from 2Life Communities, we are creating a new option that puts community living within financial reach for seniors “in the middle” — those with too much income to qualify for subsidized housing and who are not comfortable with traditional upscale options.
Deciding which type of apartment is the best fit
The application form and process differ based on whether you qualify for an income-based apartment or are looking at market-rate options, including Opus by 2Life Communities, our new middle-income option.
To help you determine whether an income-based apartment is right for you, download our Affordable Community Qualifier Tool, which will take you through some easy steps to determine your options.
Apply for income-based apartments
Income-based apartments are available at the following communities:
- Brighton Campus, Boston
- Brown Family House, Brookline
- Coleman House, Newton
- Golda Meir House, Newton
- Leland House, Waltham
- Shillman House, Framingham
- Shirley Meadows, Devens
To apply: For all properties except Shirley Meadows, download the Common Rental Pre-Application, and follow the instructions on the form to complete, sign, and return it to 2Life Communities. If you are interested in Shirley Meadows, please click the link above and follow the instructions on that webpage. Note that the application instructions include detailed information about our waitlist procedures. Waitlists for subsidized housing can be quite long, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Note for adults under 62 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 and Ulin Houses (Brighton Campus), Golda Meir House, and Coleman House.
Apply for market-rate apartments
Market-rate apartment homes are a 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:
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 from 2Life Communities
Opus from 2Life is an all-new community in development on the Leventhal Sidman JCC Campus in Newton, MA, and connected to our Coleman House community. Designed for middle-income older adults, Opus from 2Life addresses 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 from 2Life website to learn how you can reserve a new apartment home.
Apply early!
Many of our communities have a waiting list. Our Leasing Office will let you know when it receives your application and provide further information about the waitlist procedure. Applications are added to the list in the order in which they are received. The average time on our waitlist varies, and you are welcome to email our Leasing Office at leasing@2lifecommunities.org to check your status at any time.
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 waitlist. 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 next steps.
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.