General Shepard Apartments

25 Thomas Street, Westfield, Massachusetts 1085

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General Shepard consists of 107 apartment homes for elderly or disabled persons and families. At the center of the community is a beautiful courtyard in which residents can relax in the gazebo, or take a walk and enjoy the flower gardens.

General Shepard is located in the heart of downtown Westfield, MA. Westfield is rich in history, which includes the history of General William Shepard, for whom our community is named. General William Shepard, a distinguished Westfield native, fought in the War for Independence and was the companion of General Washington in most of his battles of the Revolution. A statue of General Shepard stands in the center of the town green.

A portion of the community is the converted and rehabilitated building that once housed the United States Whip Company. During the 1800s, this company produced nearly 90% of the whips made in the country. This is how Westfield came to be known as the Whip City.

Senior Waiting List is Open Now

Last updated on November 16th, 2017

Family Waiting List is Open Now

Last updated on November 16th, 2017

Disability Waiting List is Open Now

Last updated on November 16th, 2017

Eligibility for General Shepard Apartments

Generally, households earning up to the income limit in the table below for their household size are eligible for units participating in a HUD rental assistance program in Westfield but actual income limits may differ for units at General Shepard Apartments.

AMI Band	1 Person	2 Person	3 Person	4 Person	5 Person	6 Person	7 Person	8 Person
30%	$20,950	$23,950	$26,950	$30,000	$35,140	$40,280	$45,420	$50,560
50%	$34,900	$39,850	$44,850	$49,800	$53,800	$57,800	$61,800	$65,750
80%	$55,800	$63,800	$71,750	$79,700	$86,100	$92,500	$98,850	$105,250

General Shepard Apartments Details

107 bedroom units.
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA)
Section 221 (d) (3)

Property Amenities

Gazebo

Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA)

Since this property has a Project-Based Section 8 contract with HUD, some or all of the rents at this community are based on tenant incomes. Tenants leasing units participating in the Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance program typically contribute less than 30% of their adjusted income towards rental costs.