HAP, Inc., the region's housing partnership, provides affordable housing opportunities, education and support; enabling people to achieve a better future and promoting vibrant, diverse communities.
Those selected for the program receive counseling on program
requirements, tenant rights and responsibilities, fair housing, housing
search and negotiating with landlords. Landlords are provided with
detailed information about the program and receive monthly checks
directly from the agency. Housing counselors assist both tenant and
landlord throughout program participation.
Participants may choose housing anywhere in Hampden, Hampshire or Franklin Counties and lease it through HAPHousing.
They are also able to select housing anywhere in the state through a
network of regional agencies that contract with the state Department of
Housing and Community Development. Out-of-state transfers can also be
arranged under some programs.