John I. Robinson Gardens Public Housing Springfield, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
John I. Robinson Gardens is a Public Housing community in Springfield, MA with 133 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $608/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 23 months.
133
total units
95%
occupancy
$608
avg resident rent
23 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 85 Robert Dyer Cir, Springfield, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $28,633/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,397/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 62% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 6% |
How to apply at John I. Robinson Gardens
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 85 Robert Dyer 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 (~$608/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Springfield
- Chestnut Park Apts LIHTC
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Independence House PB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| Reed Village Public Housing | Springfield | 2 km |
| Bh Eht LIHTCPB Section 8 | Springfield | 2 km |
| Bergin Circle LIHTC | Springfield | 2.8 km |
| Christopher Court Public Housing | Springfield | 2.8 km |
| Indian Motocycle LIHTC | Springfield | 2.8 km |
| John J. Duggan Park Public Housing | Springfield | 3.4 km |
| Mason-wright Retirement Comm LIHTC | Springfield | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does John I. Robinson Gardens 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 John I. Robinson Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $608/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 John I. Robinson Gardens?
Contact the management office at 85 Robert Dyer 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.