Individuals and families can now apply for one of 28 new affordable rental apartments at River Lofts, 250 Water Street — made possible in part by over $2 million in Town of Williamstown investments, including funds voted by residents at Town Meeting and contributions from the Williamstown Affordable Housing Trust.
Your tax dollars built these homes.
The Town has invested $2,005,000 across this development — $480,000 specifically for River Lofts — to ensure that new housing on Water Street includes affordable options for Williamstown families.
Who Can Apply
River Lofts affordable apartments are deed-restricted in perpetuity for households earning 80% or less of Berkshire County’s Area Median Income (AMI). Current income limits for 2026 are:
- 1-person household: $73,000
- 2-person household: $83,850
- 3-person household: $94,350
More information about income limits available at Massachusetts Housing Partnership. Several units set aside for applicants that are at or below 30% of the median income. Rent for these units will be 30% of household adjusted gross income.
How to Apply
Apply online: [application link]
Apply in person: Pick up an application at Williamstown Town Hall lobby, 31 North Street. Completed applications may be returned by mail or dropped off in-person.
MAIL IN: River Lofts, C/O HousingWorks, Inc., P.O. Box 231104, Boston, MA 02123-1104.
DROP OFF: Cable Mills – 160 Water St., Williamstown, MA 01267
Application Deadline: June 22, 2026
Lottery: Monday, June 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Questions? Please call Hallkeen Management at (781) 915-3060 or email RiverLofts@hallkeen.com
About the Town's Investment
River Lofts is part of the Cable Mills development on Water Street. The Town of Williamstown has contributed $2,005,000 to the project over two rounds: $1,525,000 in Community Preservation Act funds committed at the 2007 Annual Town Meeting, and $480,000 for River Lofts specifically ($400,000 from the Town and $80,000 from the Williamstown Affordable Housing Trust Fund). Across all phases, 41 of the development’s 135 homes will be income-restricted. All 54 River Lofts were designed to be energy-efficient. This accords with the Town’s master plan, Envisioning Williamstown 2035.