Madison Tower Public Housing Springfield, MO
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Madison Tower is a Public Housing community in Springfield, MO with 130 units reporting 78% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $315/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 148 months.
130
total units
78%
occupancy
$315
avg resident rent
148 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 421 W Madison St, Springfield, MO 65806 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,488/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,099/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Madison Tower
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 421 W Madison 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 (~$315/mo average here).
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- Delaware on Primrose Apts LIHTC
- Cobblestone Village LIHTC
- John B Hughes I & Ii PB Section 8
- Glenwood Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Franciscan Villas LIHTC
- Stillwell Public Housing
- Park Place Ii Apts LIHTC
- Battlefield Tower LIHTCPB Section 8
- Battlefield Towers PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Tower Public Housing | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| Jenny Lind Hall PB Section 8 | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| Springfield Commons LIHTC | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| Nordic Landing LIHTC | Springfield | 1.1 km |
| Nu Elm Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| Nu-elm Apts PB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| The Frisco LIHTCPB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| Boonville Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Madison Tower 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 Madison Tower?
Residents report average rents near $315/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 Madison Tower?
Contact the management office at 421 W Madison 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.