Senior & Affordable Housing in Barnstable

Senior & Affordable Housing available to Barnstable residents — 1 based in Barnstable itself, plus others covering the Mid Cape. If you're not sure where to start, the Barnstable Council on Aging (508-862-4750) will point you in the right direction for free.

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Everleigh Cape Cod

Senior & Affordable Housing

Based in Barnstable

(508) 418-9000

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Market-rate rental apartments for over-55s with a pool, gym and social programme.

Apartments only — no care services, no meal plan, no assisted living certification.

Office: Hyannis
How to start: Book an in-person or virtual tour, or apply online
Hours: Leasing Mon–Fri 9–6, Sat 10–5, Sun closed
Address: 265 Communication Way, Hyannis, MA 02601
Who qualifies: Age 55+

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Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) — Senior Housing

Senior & Affordable Housing

Based in Barnstable

Free service

508-771-5400

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The Cape's housing agency. Affordable and senior housing, help applying, homelessness prevention and fuel assistance.

Apply to several waiting lists at once, not one. Falmouth runs a separate list for each development.

Office: Barnstable
How to start: Call 508-771-5400, request help online at haconcapecod.org/get-help, or visit an office
Hours: Hyannis Mon–Fri 9–5; Orleans Mon & Fri 8:30–4:30; Cataumet Tue & Thu 8:30–4:30
Address: 255 Independence Drive, Hyannis, MA 02601 (also 78 Route 6A, Orleans and 1252 Route 28A, Cataumet)
Service area: All of Cape Cod, plus Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket

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Is there a waiting list, and how long is it really?
What is the income limit, and how is rent worked out?
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May also cover Barnstable: ask when you call (3)

Freestyle Living

Senior & Affordable Housing

Based in Yarmouth · says it covers the Mid Cape; ask about Barnstable

(508) 760-4585

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A 55-plus rental community on Route 28 with dining, pools, fitness classes and a beach shuttle.

Not an assisted living residence — any personal care comes from an outside agency you arrange.

Office: South Yarmouth
How to start: Call or fill in the online form to request information or a tour
Address: 822 Route 28, South Yarmouth, MA 02664
Who qualifies: Age 55+
For older adults: Studio and one-bedroom rentals with a full-time concierge and 24-hour security and maintenance.

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What to ask when you call

Is there a waiting list, and how long is it really?
What is the income limit, and how is rent worked out?
Can I put my name down now even if I am not ready?

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Heatherwood at Kings Way

Senior & Affordable Housing

Based in Yarmouth · says it covers the Mid Cape; ask about Barnstable

(508) 362-4400

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Owned condominium residences for seniors inside Kings Way, with dining, housekeeping and activities.

Independent living only: no assisted living certification, no memory care, no nursing beds.

Office: Yarmouth Port
How to start: Call (508) 362-4400 or (800) 852-0365 to book a tour
Address: Route 6A, Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
For older adults: Every residence has a 24-hour emergency response system, and housekeeping every two weeks plus transportation are provided.

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What to ask when you call

Is there a waiting list, and how long is it really?
What is the income limit, and how is rent worked out?
Can I put my name down now even if I am not ready?

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Your town Housing Authority

Senior & Affordable Housing

Says it covers the whole Cape

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Most Cape towns run their own housing authority with subsidised apartments for people over 60. Waiting lists are long but they do move.

Ask your Council on Aging for the local authority's number — they will know it by heart. Get on multiple lists.

What to ask when you call

Is there a waiting list, and how long is it really?
What is the income limit, and how is rent worked out?
Can I put my name down now even if I am not ready?

Print these as a call sheet

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