Public Housing - Affordable Housing for
the Elderly & Disabled
| HRA is committed to developing
affordable and accessible housing options to qualified
elderly and/or disabled residents of Franklin County.
Housing is reserved for low income individuals and
preference is given to residents of the town in which
the housing facility is located.
The HRA owns and/or manages 117 units of Chapter
667 housing in Bernardston, Gill, Northfield, Shelburne
Falls and Turners Falls. HRA screens applicants, manages
and maintains the facilities, and assists in coordinating
community supports for tenants. |
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| Eligibility
& Income Guidelines |
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HRA complies with program and equal housing guidelines
when processing applications for public housing. As part
of the application process, applicants must authorize HRA
to conduct background checks on criminal history and past
rental history.
Applicants are screened for eligibility according to the
relevant guidelines for income standards. To be eligible
a household cannot
exceed the income limits for Massachusetts Chapter 667
& 705 housing.
Highland Village, Shelburne Falls |
Squakheag Village, Northfield |
Stratton Manor, Bernardston |
Stoughton Place, Gill |
Winslow Wentworth Congregate, Turners
Falls
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| Typical Property
Features |
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Although each property differs, each have common features
such as: on-site laundry, parking and community room facilities.
Each is located in a down-town area within close proximity
to stores, transportation, churches, and public facilities.
A 24-hour emergency on-call property management and maintenance
service number is also available.
Contact HRA office at (413) 863-9781 x100. |
