Westward Ho Today

WESTWARD HO APARTMENTS
618 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Telephone (602) 258-6221
Fax (602) 258-4993

HUD housing at the Westward Ho is for low income senior citizens and mobility handicapped individuals needing the features of an accessible unit.

In the 1930s through the 1960s, this plush hotel was known for its elegance, fine cuisine and entertainment, and as a spot for the rich and famous to relax.

From the original 450- plus rooms, renovation has created 290 studios and one-bedrooms. Each unit has individual air conditioning, bathroom and kitchen.

Of the current 320 residents, the majority are single senior citizens.

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Linda Spencer, Property Manager, discusses
improvements with resident Hildegard Pennacchio

Amenities at the Westward Ho include:

24-hour staffing

Activities program

Patio, pool

Laundry facility

Activity and Lounge areas

Fire and emergency alarm systems

Air-conditioned apartments

Apartment rental cost is thirty percent (30%) of total monthly-adjusted gross income of all family members residing in the apartment.

Utilities, excluding telephone and cable, are included in the rent.

Do you qualify for HUD subsidized section 8 housing? Come in early to discuss eligibility. Advance planning is necessary.

Resident Louvenia Chatmon and Caroline Johnson, Administrative Assistant, look at paperwork for the upcoming year.

Erling Eaton, longtime resident, and Gabrielle Stock, Leasing Agent, do some planning for future tours of the Historic Ho.

The Hotel Westward Ho opened its doors in 1929. Since then there have been several owners, many renovations, and many changes of personality. In 1980 plans were made to raze the hotel. But a group of business people saved the building from destruction. Westward Ho Associates made application to HUD for federal subsidization to convert the hotel into housing for the elderly and handicapped. After approval, the first tenants took up residence in March 1981.

Requirements:

1. A Single person's income cannot exceed $20,400 per year. A Couple's total combined income cannot exceed $23,300 per year.

2. All applicants must be sixty-two (62) years of age and older or mobility handicapped individuals needing the features of an accessible unit. In the case of couples, the Head of Household or Spouse must qualify.

3. All applicants must be willing to have a credit, landlord, and criminal history background check.

Joyce Cole, Certified Occupancy Specialist, checks over the paperwork with Chris on his application for an apartment.

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WESTWARD HO MISSION STATEMENT

Westward Ho exists to provide clean, safe, and comfortable housing to low-income elderly persons and persons needing the features of the accessible units. Moreover, to do so in an environment that respects the judgment and dignity of individual residents and is sensitive to the needs of individual residents, but is not intrusive of personal privacy.

The Westward Ho does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin.