The North Suburban Consortium (NSC) is an affordable housing consortium that serves the communities of Malden, Medford, Arlington, Chelsea, Everett, Revere, Melrose and Winthrop. The NSC administers a First Time Homebuyer Program for households whose first home will be located in any of those 8 communites. It also utilizes federal HOME funds to create new affordable homeownership and rental units in those communities.  Information on affordable homeownership opportunities, , and the First Time Homebuyer Program are all available on this website.

The lead agency for the North Suburban Consortium is the Malden Redevelopment Authority, as designated by the City of Malden. The other agencies responsible for administering the NSC's programs include the Housing/Community Development Departments of the member communities and other city departments as applicable.

Local Community Action Program (CAP) agencies and various non-profit organizations involved in affordable housing development, services for homeless, elderly, disabled, substance abuse and victims of domestic violence are also play an important role in assisting the NSC member communities in creating and maintaining affordable housing in the North Suburban region. Find out more information on the affordable housing organizations in the NSC jurisdiction by clicking on their links on the resources section of this website.

For information on affordable housing in a specific member community, also feel free to visit the community development web page of that specific community listed under the resources section of this website.

To Download and read copies of the NSC's most recent PLANS AND POLICY GUIDANCE, including the NSC's One Year Action Plan for Federal Fiscal Year 2010 and its 5 Year Strategic Plan for the Years 2010 - 2015, please click on the "Downloads" tab.

NSC is Requesting Proposals from Qualified Firms for Legal Services

The Malden Redevelopment Authority as agent and representative member of the North Suburban Consortium is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide legal services for a term of up to 3 years in connection with the "HOME" Affordable Housing Program. Further information and the RFP may be obtained at the MRA: 200 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148 or requested via telephone at 781-324-5720.  Or click here to download a copy of the Request for Proposals.

Proposals are due by noon on Monday, August 23, 2010.