Van Der Heyden PB Section 8 Springfield, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Van Der Heyden is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Springfield, MA with 45 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $383/month on average.
45
total units
96%
occupancy
$383
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 774 State St, Springfield, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $15,731/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,418/yr |
| People per unit | 1.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 71% |
How to apply at Van Der Heyden
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 at 774 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 (~$383/mo average here).
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- Pynchon I LIHTC
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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 Van Der Heyden 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 Van Der Heyden?
Residents report average rents near $383/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 Van Der Heyden?
Contact the management office at 774 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.