Memorial Square I PB Section 8 Springfield, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Memorial Square I is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Springfield, MA with 40 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $419/month on average.
40
total units
95%
occupancy
$419
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $17,255/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,854/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 56% |
How to apply at Memorial Square I
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; 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 (~$419/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pynchon Terrace I PB Section 8 | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| Hampden Affordable Housing LIHTC | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| Chestnut Park Preservation, L.p. PB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| Villa Nueva Vista PB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.4 km |
| City View Commons I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.7 km |
| Worthington Commons LIHTC | Springfield | 1.7 km |
| City View Commons Ii LIHTC | Springfield | 1.7 km |
| City View Commons I PB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Memorial Square I 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 Memorial Square I?
Residents report average rents near $419/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 Memorial Square I?
Contact the management office 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.