General Shepard PB Section 8 Westfield, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
General Shepard is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Westfield, MA with 106 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $411/month on average.
106
total units
98%
occupancy
$411
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 25 Thomas St, Westfield, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $17,576/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,008/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 89% |
How to apply at General Shepard
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 25 Thomas St, Westfield; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$411/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eighteenth Association Properties §811 | Westfield | 2.2 km |
| Eighteenth Association Properties §811 | Westfield | 2.2 km |
| Greater Springfield Residence, Inc §811 | West Springfield | 6.8 km |
| Ahrend Circle Apartments PB Section 8 | Southwick | 7.9 km |
| Pheasant Hill Village PB Section 8 | Feeding Hills | 8.4 km |
| Linden Towers PB Section 8 | Springfield | 8.8 km |
| 5th Association §811 | West Springfield | 10.1 km |
| Mont Marie Senior Residence §202 Senior | Holyoke | 10.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does General Shepard have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at General Shepard?
Residents report average rents near $411/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at General Shepard?
Contact the management office at 25 Thomas St in Westfield. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.