Springfield Housing Authority
60 Congress St, Springfield, MA, 01104 · ~5,180 units under management
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Who this agency serves
Springfield Housing Authority served 4,393 households across 5,224 units (84% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.1 people, an average annual income of $22,052, and pays an average of $549 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 4,393 of 5,224 units
- Avg. household income
- $22,052
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $549
- Avg. household size
- 2.1 people
- Households with children
- 37%
- Head of household 62+
- 33%
- Head of household with a disability
- 58%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 39 months
Unit mix: 36% 1-bedroom, 31% 2-bedroom, 33% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 11 developments with an average score of 88 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PINE-RENEE APT | Springfield | 96 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| STEPHEN J COLLINS APT | Springfield | 94 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| JOHN L SULLIVAN APT | Springfield | 91 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| CHRISTOPHER COURT | Springfield | 89 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| RIVERVIEW APT | Springfield | 89 Standard | NSPIRE | Nov 2024 |
| JOHNNY APPLESEED APT | Springfield | 88 Standard | NSPIRE | Apr 2025 |
| MOXON APT | Springfield | 88 Standard | NSPIRE | Feb 2024 |
| John J. Duggan Park | Springfield | 87 Standard | NSPIRE | Jun 2025 |
| Central Street Apartments | Springfield | 83 Standard | NSPIRE | May 2025 |
| John I. Robinson Gardens | Springfield | 83 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| Reed Village | Springfield | 78 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Springfield Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
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