FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 9, 2025
Contact: Gloria McPherson, Housing & Sustainability Director
Town of Chatham
(508) 945-5105
gmcpherson@chatham-ma.gov
Town of Chatham and Affordable Housing Trust
Pave the Way to Homeownership at 558 Crowell Road
Pave the Way to Homeownership at 558 Crowell Road
CHATHAM, MA — The Town of Chatham and its Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees are pleased to announce the sale by lottery of a three-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family home located at 558 Crowell Road.
This initiative marks a significant step forward in the Town’s ongoing commitment to addressing the community’s need for affordable and attainable housing and expanding opportunities for year-round residents to live and thrive in Chatham.
Qualified applicants meeting income eligibility requirements are invited to apply to be included in the lottery, which will determine the buyer of the property. The Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) is managing the lottery process on behalf of the Town and the Affordable Housing Trust.
Copies of the solicitation to enter the lottery and application materials may be obtained beginning on Wednesday October 15th by emailing lotteries@haconcapecod.org. Completed applications must include a mortgage pre-approval letter from a qualified lender and comply with all requirements outlined in the solicitation.
Applications must be received by Housing Assistance Corporation by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025.
A public lottery will be conducted within thirty (30) days following the submission deadline.
The property was purchased from Mira Rabin and Tom Whitman who responded to a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Town in March 2024 seeking property suitable for affordable and/or attainable housing. The sellers, recognizing the dire housing situation for families who want to live in Chatham, offered the property below both assessed and fair market value, requesting that this property be permanently deed-restricted at an affordable or attainable level and sold to a family.
“I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Rabin and Whitman Family for making this opportunity possible,” said Trustee Shareen Davis. “They paved the way for the Affordable Housing Trust to transform this property into an affordable year-round homeownership opportunity for our community — a place where a local family can truly put down roots. This collaboration embodies the spirit of Chatham — neighbors helping neighbors to ensure a vibrant, sustainable future for all.”
The Trustees believe this project can serve as a model for other Chatham property owners who are concerned about the lack of affordable and attainable housing in Town and have the means to help as individuals.
“The sale of this home represents the kind of creative, community-driven approach Chatham is taking to address the local housing challenge,” said Town Manager Jill Goldsmith. “Our goal is to ensure that residents who work and contribute to our community can find a place here to call home.”
For more information about the lottery and eligibility requirements contact the Housing Assistance Corporation at 508-771-5400 or lotteries@haconcapecod.org.
Anyone who would like to learn more about placing a deed restriction on their property or who might consider selling their property to the Town for the purpose of affordable and/or attainable housing should reach out to Housing & Sustainability Director Gloria McPherson at 508-945-5168 or gmcpherson@chatham-ma.gov for information.
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