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Holyoke Housing Authority

475 Maple St, Holyoke, MA, 01040 · ~2,618 units under management

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Who this agency serves

Holyoke Housing Authority served 2,537 households across 2,664 units (95% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.0 people, an average annual income of $20,750, and pays an average of $511 per month toward rent.

Households served
2,537 of 2,664 units
Avg. household income
$20,750
Avg. rent paid by household
$511
Avg. household size
2.0 people
Households with children
33%
Head of household 62+
36%
Head of household with a disability
58%
Avg. wait to move in
25 months

Unit mix: 39% 1-bedroom, 31% 2-bedroom, 30% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 5 developments with an average score of 91 (High Performer).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
ROSARY TOWERSHolyoke96 High PerformerNSPIREFeb 2024
Churchill Home IIHolyoke96 High PerformerNSPIREFeb 2024
Churchill HomesHolyoke93 High PerformerNSPIREMay 2025
Beaudoin VillageHolyoke87 StandardNSPIREJun 2025
LYMAN TERRACEHolyoke84 StandardNSPIREDec 2025

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Holyoke Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

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