St James Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 Springfield, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
St James Commons is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Springfield, MA with 42 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $450/month on average.
42
total units
90%
occupancy
$450
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 573 State St, Springfield, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $18,645/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,654/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 47% |
How to apply at St James Commons
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 573 State 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 (~$450/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City View Commons I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| Worthington Commons LIHTC | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| Indian Motocycle LIHTC | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| City View Commons Ii LIHTC | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| Bergin Circle LIHTC | Springfield | 1.1 km |
| Johnny Appleseed Apt Public Housing | Springfield | 1.1 km |
| Pine-renee Apt Public Housing | Springfield | 1.1 km |
| Maple Commons PB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does St James Commons have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at St James Commons?
Residents report average rents near $450/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 St James Commons?
Contact the management office at 573 State 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.