The Barnstable Housing Authority's Board of Commissioners consists of 5 members. Four members are elected by the general public within the Town of Barnstable. The fifth member is appointed by the Governor of Massachusetts. Elected members serve 4 year terms and the State Appointee serves a 5 year term...
The Barnstable Housing Authority has been operating low income subsidized housing since 1948 and currently administers approximately 1052 units of housing.