Demo Housing Authority
The Demo Housing Authority (DHA) is a government agency that operates and manages public housing in Bristol County, Massachusetts. The housing authority oversees low-income housing, including the application process, eligibility guidelines, and related resources. The Authority provides stable, quality, affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate income families throughout the local community. It also provides housing assistance to low income families through the management of the area’s Housing Choice Voucher Program-Section8.
Our Team
Board Members
Michael Mattos
Chairman (2028)
Michaelmattos@gmail.com
Elaine Lancaster
Vice Chairman (2025)
Eclancaster@comcast.net
Brock N. Cordeiro
Treasurer (2026)
bncordeiro@comcast.net
David Brodeur
Commissioner (2026)
Dbrodeur4@comcast.net
Staff
Robbie DeSouza
Executive Director
director@dartmouthha.org
508-994-1424
Shelly Taffe
Section 8 Coordinator
shelly@dartmouthha.org
508-994-9199
Sharlene Rosa
HCVP-Tenant Selector Assistant
sharlene@dartmouthha.org
508-994-9199
Kerrie Bosse
Tenant Selector
kerrie@dartmouthha.org
508-994-1424
Laura Farias
Housing Office Assistant
laurie@dartmouthha.org
508-994-1424
Our Properties
Munroe Terrace
Age 62+and/or disabled
One bedroom units
Sol Gardens
Age 60+ and/or disabled
One-bedroom units
Sisson House for Veterans
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination
Any individual who believes he or she has been denied employment or housing, discharged, or has suffered discrimination in compensation or in the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment or housing on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, 760 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT age, ancestry, disability, marital status, veteran status, membership in the armed forces, presence of children, or political beliefs, receipt of public assistance rental assistance or housing subsidy or any other basis prohibited by law, has the right to file a complaint with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD).