We're Moving to a New Location!!!

*****ANNOUNCEMENT*****

Exciting things are happening at the Franklin County Regional Housing and Redevelopment Authority and we want to share some important news with you!

As of Friday, May 11, 2018   we will be closing and will reopen at our new location at 241 Millers Falls Road, Turners Falls, MA 01376 on May 18, 2018.

While we will be unavailable for contact during the move, once established at our new location, our office number (413-863-9781), fax number (413-863-9289) and email addresses will all remain the same. 

The website will be updated throughout the move to keep you all well informed of our progress. 

Please contact us with any questions you may have concerning our new location or our services. 

Thank you!

Congratulations to the Leased Housing Team!!

Once again, the Leased Housing Team has achieved a Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) score of 100%, making them designated as a High Performer! 

SEMAP enables HUD to better manage the Section 8 tenant based program by identifying PHA Capabilities and deficiencies related to the administration of the Section 8 Program. 

This designation from HUD means that HRA will continue to receive the maximum amount in Administrative Fees. 

Residential Assistance to Families in Transition (RAFT)

During the month of January RAFT assisted 9 households with $17,811 in funds. There were 30 referrals to RAFT by the HCED staff in the same time period. 

In February HRA will have access to an additional $80,000 in RAFT funds for the expanded definition of family (individuals, elders, households seeking reunification of children with DCF). 

$67,000 of that will be direct dollars for clients. This additional funding will not require new contracts.