45-unit development will offer year-round housing for households earning between less than 30% and 80% of area median income
BREWSTER, Mass. — Construction is underway on a new 45-unit affordable rental housing development in Brewster, as Housing Assistance and its partners broke ground on Spring Rock Village this week.
The development, located off Millstone Road, is being developed by Housing Assistance in partnership with the Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) and the Town of Brewster. Construction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2027.
Spring Rock Village will consist of five residential buildings arranged around a common green and designed in a traditional Cape Cod architectural style. The development will include 15 one-bedroom, 25 two-bedroom and five three-bedroom apartments.
The homes will serve households earning from less than 30% of area median income (AMI) to those earning up to 80% AMI, providing housing options across a range of income levels.
“Today marks a turning point on the Lower Cape, as work begins on creating new housing for the people who make this region run,” said Alisa Magnotta, CEO of Housing Assistance. “We are proud that Spring Rock Village will give people an opportunity to put down roots, build their lives here, and contribute to the wellbeing of our communities while preserving the natural beauty of the Cape.”
The project will occupy part of a 16-acre woodland site, with plans designed to preserve the surrounding habitat. The development will incorporate carbon-neutral energy efficiency measures and electric mechanical systems.
A central management building will include bicycle storage, laundry facilities and a community room. The property will also have its own wastewater treatment facility.
POAH President and CEO Aaron Gornstein said the project addresses the need for permanent, year-round housing in a region where many households struggle to afford market-rate homes.
“Housing is a regional issue, and the data from multiple lotteries shows that the majority of applicants already live on Cape Cod,” said Brewster Select Board Chair Amanda Bebrin. “Spring Rock Village has been many years in the making, and I am thrilled that these 45 homes will provide the opportunity for people to stay in Brewster, return here, or start a new chapter in our amazing community.”
U.S. Rep. Bill Keating also highlighted the need for housing that can support the Cape’s year-round population.
“While the Cape is known for seasonal tourism, we must continue to support the year-round residents who make our communities work and ensure that families who want to build their future here can do so,” Keating said.
Massachusetts Housing Partnership is also supporting the project. Executive Director Rachel Heller said Spring Rock Village demonstrates how partnerships among municipalities, nonprofit housing organizations and other stakeholders can expand housing options in communities facing affordability challenges.
The project is being designed by Union Studio Architecture & Community Design and constructed by Delphi Construction.
Applications for the apartments will be handled through a lottery system co-administered by Housing Assistance and POAH’s management company, POAH Communities. Lease signing is expected to begin in late 2027.
