Colonial Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 Springfield, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Colonial Estates is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Springfield, MA with 349 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $551/month on average.
349
total units
98%
occupancy
$551
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Beacon Cir, Springfield, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $22,723/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,746/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
How to apply at Colonial Estates
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 1 Beacon Cir, 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 (~$551/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ebrook Lp LIHTC | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| 15th Association Lloyd Ave Group Ho §811 | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| 11th Association Parker Street §811 | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| Champlain House §811 | Springfield | 2 km |
| John J. Duggan Park Public Housing | Springfield | 2.4 km |
| Wilbraham Commons PB Section 8 | Wilbraham | 2.8 km |
| Bay Meadow Apts LIHTC | Springfield | 3.4 km |
| Eastgate Apartments PB Section 8 | Springfield | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Colonial Estates have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Colonial Estates?
Residents report average rents near $551/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 Colonial Estates?
Contact the management office at 1 Beacon Cir 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.