Coming Soon: Belcher Apartments

January 13, 2025

The Belcher Apartments is a new development located in Chicopee, Massachusetts, offering 25 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Apartments will be available for households earning less than 30% Area median Income (AMI), less than 50% AMI and 60% AMI as well as households with the ability to pay market rent.

Amenities

  • Air Conditioning                           
  • Quality Cabinetry & Windows 
  • Cable and Internet ready         
  • Energy Star Appliances             
  • Emergency Maintenance         
  • On-Site Laundry                           
  • Assigned Parking

Floor Plans

View Property Listing

Apply starting February 1, 2025

Download PDF Application

Call (413) 594-3271 with questions or for more information


Submit completed application online, by mail or in person (starting February 1, 2025) to:

Valley Opportunity Council

516 Chicopee Street

Chicopee, MA 01013


Email applications to:

[email protected]

Required Documents with Application

  • Proof of Income

    • 4 consecutive paystubs if you get paid bi-weekly, (for each job you may have)
    • 8 consecutive paystubs if you get paid weekly (for each job you may have)
    • 1 Monthly of each monthly income received
    • SSI Letter: yours or any member of the family
    • DTA Letter if you receive any assistance.
    • Section 8: copy of voucher information page
    • Child Support
    • Unemployment
    • Other

  • Rental History

    5 years of rental history is required

  • Credit

    A hard credit check will be executed. The combination of both rental history and credit will be considered by the Property Manager.

  • Identification

    Photo IDs of everyone older than 18 years old.

    • Massachusetts ID or Passport
    • Birth Certificate
    • Social Security Card

Please be advised that the application will be considered incomplete and subsequently rejected if the required documents are not provided. It is crucial to ensure that all necessary documents are obtained in a timely manner.

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