Housing Authority

Agendas & Minutes

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Members

• Gloria Leipzig, Chair
• Anne Mahon, Vice-Chair
• Charles Laverty III, Treasurer
• Sarah Bilodeau, Member
• Sally Sennott, Member

Overview

The Belmont Housing Authority manages programs which provide housing assistance for low-income families, veterans, and the elderly. It presently manages a total of 256 units of conventional housing which include 100 units of veterans' and family housing, 154 units of elderly and handicapped/disabled housing, and 2 units of housing for the developmentally disabled. The Authority also administers 2 Massachusetts Rental Vouchers, 3 Alternative Housing Vouchers, 20 Existing Section 8 Rental Assistance Certificates, and 25 Section 8 Housing Voucher Certificates. Applications for state-aided conventional housing can be obtained between 8 am and 4 pm, Monday through Friday at the main office or by calling 617-484-2160.

The Housing Authority has 5 members, 4 of which are elected for overlapping 5 year terms while the fifth is appointed by the state. The full-time, salaried executive director supervises and coordinates the programs.