Stephen J Collins Apt Public Housing Springfield, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Stephen J Collins Apt is a Public Housing community in Springfield, MA with 288 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $378/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 23 months.
288
total units
99%
occupancy
$378
avg resident rent
23 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 Saab Ct, Springfield, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $15,936/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,368/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Stephen J Collins 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 17 Saab Ct, 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 (~$378/mo average here).
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- Pynchon I LIHTC
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- Chestnut Park Preservation, L.p. PB Section 8
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 |
| John L Sullivan Apt Public Housing | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| Bay State Apartments PB Section 8 | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| City View Commons Ii LIHTC | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| City View Commons I PB Section 8 | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| Concord Heights LIHTC | Springfield | 0.8 km |
| Maple Commons PB Section 8 | Springfield | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Stephen J Collins 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 Stephen J Collins Apt?
Residents report average rents near $378/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 Stephen J Collins Apt?
Contact the management office at 17 Saab Ct 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.