Christopher Court Public Housing Springfield, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Christopher Court is a Public Housing community in Springfield, MA with 149 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $524/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 21 months.
149
total units
100%
occupancy
$524
avg resident rent
21 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1118 Saint James Ave, Springfield, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $26,250/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,581/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 64% |
How to apply at Christopher Court
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1118 Saint James 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 (~$524/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bergin Circle LIHTC | Springfield | 2.2 km |
| Reed Village Public Housing | Springfield | 2.4 km |
| Falls View Apts. PB Section 8 | Chicopee | 2.4 km |
| Bh Eht LIHTCPB Section 8 | Springfield | 2.4 km |
| Mckinley House PB Section 8 | Chicopee | 2.5 km |
| Independence House PB Section 8 | Springfield | 2.8 km |
| Bay Meadow Apts LIHTC | Springfield | 2.8 km |
| Eastgate Apartments PB Section 8 | Springfield | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Christopher Court have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Christopher Court?
Residents report average rents near $524/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 Christopher Court?
Contact the management office at 1118 Saint James 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.