Independence House PB Section 8 Springfield, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Independence House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Springfield, MA with 150 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $413/month on average.
150
total units
95%
occupancy
$413
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1475 Roosevelt Ave, Springfield, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $17,086/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,553/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at Independence House
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 1475 Roosevelt 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 (~$413/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 |
| Bay Meadow Apts LIHTC | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| Eastgate Apartments PB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| Indian Motocycle LIHTC | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| John I. Robinson Gardens Public Housing | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| Bergin Circle LIHTC | Springfield | 1.7 km |
| Mason-wright Retirement Comm LIHTC | Springfield | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Independence House 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 Independence House?
Residents report average rents near $413/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 Independence House?
Contact the management office at 1475 Roosevelt 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.