Southwick Housing Authority

About the Southwick Housing Authority

The Southwick Housing Authority is located at 12 Depot Street in Southwick, Massachusetts. The purpose of the Southwick Housing Authority is to determine public housing needs for persons of low income under its jurisdiction within the Town of Southwick. The Authority’s day to day operations is managed by the Westfield Housing Authority and consists of a board of 5 members – four elected in town elections and one appointed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The SHA operates 48 state-aided Elderly/Disabled units, 6 units under its state Chapter 705 Program, and 14 units for the disabled under the state 689 Program.

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Contact Us

12 Depot St, Southwick, MA 01077

Daniel Kelly

Managing Agent

(413) 569-3161

The Board

The Southwick Housing Authority is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners – four elected in town elections and one appointed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Commissioners are responsible for approving the agency’s annual budget and for setting policy.

Joanne Horacek — Chairperson

Glynis DeVerry — Member

Brian Houlihan — Member

Public Housing

Income Limits

1 Person$67,000
2 Person$76,550
3 Person$86,100
4 Person$95,650
5 Person$103,350
6 Person$111,000
7 Person$118,650
8 Person$126,300

Types of Housing Provided

Chapter 705 — Family (6 units)
Chapter 667 — Elderly/Disabled (48 units)
Chapter 689 — Special Needs (14 units)

Fair Housing Information

Equal Housing Opportunity

It is the policy of the Southwick Housing Authority to provide equal housing opportunities for all qualified applicants and residents. In the selection of families and in the provision of services, there shall be no discrimination against any person on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, familial status, marital status, partnership status, lawful occupation, lawful source of income, military status, disability, alienage or citizenship status, or on the grounds that a person is a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking. This policy also prohibits retaliation.