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
Address500 Hancock St, Springfield, MA Map →
Average household income$16,334/yr
Average personal income$15,104/yr
People per unit1.1
Moved in within last year17%
Households below 30% AMI91%
Households below 50% AMI96%
One-bedroom share100%

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 500 Hancock St, Springfield; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$377/mo average here).

Other subsidized housing in Springfield

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Maple Commons PB Section 8Springfield0.8 km
Maple Commons LIHTCSpringfield0.8 km
Northern Heights LIHTCPB Section 8Springfield0.8 km
Garand Court PB Section 8Springfield0.8 km
Concord Heights PB Section 8Springfield0.8 km
Mason-wright Retirement Comm LIHTCSpringfield1.1 km
City View Commons I LIHTCPB Section 8Springfield1.4 km
Worthington Commons LIHTCSpringfield1.4 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.