Building and renovating homes and apartments for Hilltown families and seniors
Hilltown CDC has been developing and renovating housing for low and moderate-income tenants since 1981. We also develop and build affordable housing for seniors.
The most common type of housing in the Hilltowns is single-family detached homes, most of which are not affordable for households with modest incomes. The scarcity of rental housing creates an additional challenge for those who are priced out of the housing market. In addition, many seniors living in the Hilltowns need accessible, low maintenance housing options. Hilltown CDC’s housing development work is designed to address these housing needs by developing a variety of affordable housing options.
During the last several years, Hilltown CDC has built or renovated 17 homes for first-time home buyers. In addition, Hilltown CDC currently owns 68 units of local rental housing. Our rental housing, located in renovated buildings in Chester, Chesterfield, Haydenville, Huntington and Williamsburg, range from studio apartments to three- and four-bedroom units. We also built and own 15 units of senior housing in Westhampton and 10 units of senior housing in Goshen.
For more information on Hilltown CDC’s affordable housing, contact Kristepher Severy at (413) 296-4536 ext. 105. Hilltown residents and local organizations with an interest in affordable housing are encouraged to contact us to discuss our programs or tell us about the housing needs in your community.
Current Apartments
Below are the properties and apartments we have renovated and currently lease to eligible tenants. To find out about current vacancies and availability, please contact Kristepher Severy, Property Manager at (413) 296-4536 ext. 105
Continuum of Care
Hilltown CDC participates in the Continuum of Care (CoC) program. We have set aside 5 units of affordable housing for formerly homeless people needing housing in our region. We receive a federal grant from HUD to support this program. The rental units are part of our Village Center Apartments affordable housing project.
The CoC program provides 5 units of permanent supportive housing set aside for chronic homeless individuals and families. This grant starting on November 1, 2014. The budget allows for case management and operations in order to maintain a safe and stable living environment for tenants. The units are permanently subsidized by the applicant with section 8 project-based vouchers ensuring affordability to tenants placed in the units. Case management services help tenants stabilize their living situation, increase their income and put in place the natural supports needed to move toward self-sufficiency. The units are located within walking distance to a bus line that provides access to medical and social services, shopping and school. We have adopted a Housing First model and participate in a coordinated assessment program along with all CoC providers. Tenants are offered case management services to develop a wellness plan that identifies areas of concern that they want to focus on to stabilize their housing and income. 24-hour emergency response is available through our property management service with case management follow up.
Tenant information is gathered as part of the CoC and affordable housing requirements. Tenant data is maintained in a Housing Management Information System (HMIS).
Below is our privacy notice:
This notice describes the Continuum of Care privacy policy of the Hilltown CDC. We may amend this policy at any time. We collect personal information only when appropriate. We may use or disclose your information to provide you with services. We may also use or disclose it to comply with legal and other obligations. We assume that you agree to allow us to collect information and to use or disclose it as described in this notice. You can inspect personal information about you that we maintain. You can also ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information. You can ask us about our privacy policy or practices. We respond to questions and complaints. Read the full notice for more details here. Anyone can have a copy of the full notice upon request.
