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Housing lottery reveals overwhelming demand for one bedrooms

August 20, 2024 | Revere City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts


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Housing lottery reveals overwhelming demand for one bedrooms
In a recent government meeting, officials discussed the overwhelming demand for one-bedroom housing units compared to two-bedroom options. Currently, there are 23 applications for one-bedroom apartments, significantly outpacing the eight applications for two-bedroom units, reflecting a nearly two-to-one ratio in favor of one-bedroom requests.

During the meeting, officials conducted a lottery to allocate one-bedroom units, marking the first round of selections from a pool of general applications. The winner of the lottery was announced as Mia Mejia, associated with the code GP, NVMI, 70%, AMI, HC, zero one one, bed zero zero eight. The process involved mixing the applications before drawing names to ensure fairness.

The high interest in one-bedroom units is attributed to their affordability and popularity among applicants, indicating a potential trend in housing preferences within the community. As the meeting progressed, officials noted the need to address this demand and consider future housing strategies to accommodate the growing interest in smaller living spaces.

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