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• 38 Project based family and elderly units funded via the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) under the Massachusetts Rental Assistance Program (MRVP) project based program located at TCB Mashpee Village. • Two Alternative Housing Voucher Program units (AHVP) funded via the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to assist non -elderly disabled individuals. • 24 Elderly/disabled units funded under the State 667 Program located at the Frank J. Homeyer Village, 7 Job's Fishing Road. This development includes two barrier free units. Three of the 24 units are set aside for non -elderly, disabled residents. • 6 State family three bedroom units funded under the State 705 Program, Breezy Acres, at 570 Old Barnstable Road. This development includes one three -bedroom barrier free unit. • 56 one -bedroom units of affordable housing for persons 55 and older at Asher's Path Apartments. • 10 Units of family rental housing at Great Cove Community • 32 Units of State Elderly/Disable units funded by DHCD in Brewster • 24 Units of State Family housing units funded by DHCD in Brewster • 11 Scattered site family units funded via the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) under the Massachusetts Rental Assistance Program (MRVP) in Brewster. • Housing Assistance Program (number varies) which offers on -going rental assistance, emergency rent or mortgage assistance, first/last/security deposit assistance, and first-time homebuyer assistance. Waiting lists The housing authority maintains waiting lists for all housing that it owns and manages. Following is a list of the waiting lists and the number of applicants waiting for housing: Chapter 667/Homeyer Village (one bedroom only): 150 (increase of 17 from last year) Chapter 705Breezy Acres (three bedrooms only): 49 (decrease of 29 from last year) MRVP Project Based assistance at Mashpee Village: 1 bedroom: 53 (increase of 28 from last year) 2 bedrooms: 76 (increase of 30 from last year) 3 bedrooms: 38 (decrease of 1 from last year) 4 bedrooms: 6 (decrease of 1 from last year) Asher's Path Apartments (one bedroom only): 21 (decrease of 9 from last year) Great Cove Community: 32 (decrease of 3 from last year) Objectives for the Coming Year • Remain active in the development of any new affordable housing in the town of Mashpee. • Maintain involvement in community organizations, boards, and coalitions. • Continue to supply resident services, resident newsletters, and recreational activities to meet the needs of all residents. • Continue to attend training, education seminars and courses to maintain professional certifications. • Review and update policies as needed. • Apply for funding for new programs, if available. • Continue effective management of the Brewster Housing Authority, Great Cove Community, Homeyer Village, Breezy Acres, and Asher's Path Apartments • In keeping with its tradition, the Mashpee Housing Authority will carry on working to achieve a balance of housing policies, programs and resources to serve its community. We hope to be prepared for the future and have confidence in the ability of the Town of Mashpee to assist in providing affordable housing opportunities for our residents. Quality, economy and efficiency will be the guiding principles. Gratitude The Mashpee Housing Authority wishes to express its gratitude to those that have supported our mission throughout the year. We hope to work collaboratively with federal, state, county, and local offices to make 2017 a successful year as we strive to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing to all Mashpee residents. We look forward to working 113