Bergen Circle PB Section 8 Springfield, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bergen Circle is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Springfield, MA with 85 units reporting 76% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $390/month on average.
85
total units
76%
occupancy
$390
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 Girard Ave, Springfield, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $16,053/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,502/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 51% |
How to apply at Bergen Circle
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 15 Girard Ave, 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 (~$390/mo average here).
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- Riverview Apt Public Housing
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reed Village Public Housing | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| Bh Eht LIHTCPB Section 8 | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| Mason-wright Retirement Comm LIHTC | Springfield | 1.1 km |
| City View Commons I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| Worthington Commons LIHTC | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| Indian Motocycle LIHTC | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| City View Commons Ii LIHTC | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| Independence House PB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bergen Circle 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 Bergen Circle?
Residents report average rents near $390/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 Bergen Circle?
Contact the management office at 15 Girard Ave 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.