Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Springfield, OR
There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Springfield with roughly 685 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $300 to $496 per month. Median reported wait: about 22 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Springfield
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Springfield
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Units Public Housing | 194 | $435 | 22 mo |
| Mckenzie Meadow Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Park at Emerald Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Rainbow Village PB Section 8 | 60 | $427 | — |
| Aster Inc. Lp §202 Senior | 54 | $366 | — |
| Village East Apartments PB Section 8 | 42 | $496 | — |
| Village East Apts - Springfield LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Royal Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Ash Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Island Park Apartments PB Section 8 | 17 | $359 | — |
| Afiya Apartments §811 | 16 | $300 | — |
| Bluebelle Development I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Bluebelle Development Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 3 | — | — |
| Myrtlewood, the LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Springfield (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckenzie Meadow Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Park at Emerald Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Rainbow Village PB Section 8 | 60 | $427 | — |
| Village East Apartments PB Section 8 | 42 | $496 | — |
| Village East Apts - Springfield LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Royal Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Ash Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Island Park Apartments PB Section 8 | 17 | $359 | — |
| Bluebelle Development I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Bluebelle Development Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 3 | — | — |
| Myrtlewood, the LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Springfield
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Units Public Housing | 194 | $435 | 22 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Lane County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lane County: studio $1,223, 1-BR $1,286, 2-BR $1,688, 3-BR $2,348, 4-BR $2,832.
Full FMR table for Lane County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Springfield
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Cottage Grove, OR
- Eugene, OR
- Florence, OR
- Junction City, OR
- Portland, OR
- Salem, OR
- Gresham, OR
- Beaverton, OR
- Bend, OR
- Hillsboro, OR
- Tigard, OR
- Medford, OR
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.