Bay State Apartments PB Section 8 Springfield, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bay State Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Springfield, MA with 140 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $407/month on average.
140
total units
97%
occupancy
$407
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 414 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $16,973/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,694/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 90% |
How to apply at Bay State Apartments
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 414 Chestnut St, Springfield; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$407/mo average here).
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- Pynchon Ii LIHTC
- Colonial Estates LIHTCPB Section 8
- Baystate Place LIHTC
- Riverview Apt Public Housing
- Edgewater Apts PB Section 8
- Stephen J Collins Apt Public Housing
- Morgan Square LIHTC
- Pynchon I LIHTC
- Linden Towers PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pynchon Terrace I PB Section 8 | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| Hampden Affordable Housing LIHTC | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| Chestnut Park Preservation, L.p. PB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| Villa Nueva Vista PB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| City View Commons I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.7 km |
| Worthington Commons LIHTC | Springfield | 1.7 km |
| City View Commons Ii LIHTC | Springfield | 1.7 km |
| City View Commons I PB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bay State Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Bay State Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $407/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Bay State Apartments?
Contact the management office at 414 Chestnut St in Springfield. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.