Johnny Appleseed Apt Public Housing Springfield, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Johnny Appleseed Apt is a Public Housing community in Springfield, MA with 136 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $377/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 25 months.
136
total units
99%
occupancy
$377
avg resident rent
25 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 Hancock St, Springfield, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $16,334/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,104/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Johnny Appleseed Apt
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 500 Hancock St, 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 (~$377/mo average here).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Commons PB Section 8 | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| Maple Commons LIHTC | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| Northern Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| Garand Court PB Section 8 | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| Concord Heights PB 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Johnny Appleseed Apt 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 Johnny Appleseed Apt?
Residents report average rents near $377/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 Johnny Appleseed Apt?
Contact the management office at 500 Hancock St 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.