Housing authoritiesMASpringfield Housing Authority
Springfield Housing Authority
Springfield Housing Authority is based in Springfield, Hampden County, MA and administers 3,463 Section 8 vouchers and 1,757 public housing units.
HUD PHA code MA035. Program type: Combined. Households served: 4,444. Occupancy: 85%. ZIP codes served: 42.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-10-01 (Springfield).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,390 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,563 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,980 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,465 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,607 |
| 5 bedroom | $2,997 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (High-Rise/Apartment), effective 2025-10-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $21 | $25 | $29 | $33 | $36 |
| Heating (Electric) | $19 | $22 | $29 | $37 | $45 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $16 | $19 | $23 | $26 | $28 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $3 | $5 | $5 | $7 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $5 | $6 | $8 | $11 | $14 |
| Other Electric | $19 | $22 | $30 | $39 | $48 |
| Air Conditioning | $6 | $7 | $9 | $12 | $15 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $6 | $7 | $10 | $14 | $16 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $13 | $15 | $19 | $23 | $27 |
| Water | $25 | $26 | $35 | $44 | $54 |
| Sewer | $47 | $48 | $62 | $76 | $90 |
| Trash Collection | $20 | $20 | $20 | $20 | $23 |
| Other specify: Electric Charge | $16 | $16 | $16 | $16 | $16 |
| Other specify: Natural Gas Charge | $22 | $22 | $22 | $22 | $22 |
| Range /Microwave | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
| Refrigerator | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Open | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Open | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | $1,360 | $1,520 | $1,930 | $2,400 | $2,540 |
| 01008 | $1,130 | $1,250 | $1,570 | $1,990 | $2,590 |
| 01009 | $1,310 | $1,480 | $1,870 | $2,330 | $2,460 |
| 01010 | $1,100 | $1,250 | $1,570 | $1,920 | $2,320 |
| 01011 | $1,250 | $1,430 | $1,810 | $2,260 | $2,440 |
| 01013 | $1,160 | $1,300 | $1,650 | $2,050 | $2,170 |
| 01020 | $1,260 | $1,420 | $1,800 | $2,240 | $2,370 |
| 01022 | $1,810 | $2,040 | $2,580 | $3,210 | $3,400 |
| 01028 | $1,440 | $1,620 | $2,050 | $2,550 | $2,700 |
| 01030 | $1,230 | $1,380 | $1,750 | $2,180 | $2,300 |
| 01034 | $1,900 | $2,130 | $2,700 | $3,360 | $3,550 |
| 01036 | $1,230 | $1,390 | $1,750 | $2,160 | $2,310 |
| 01040 | $1,260 | $1,420 | $1,800 | $2,240 | $2,370 |
| 01050 | $1,330 | $1,500 | $1,920 | $2,500 | $2,600 |
| 01056 | $1,260 | $1,420 | $1,800 | $2,240 | $2,370 |
| 01057 | $1,100 | $1,250 | $1,570 | $1,920 | $2,070 |
| 01069 | $1,250 | $1,430 | $1,810 | $2,260 | $2,440 |
| 01071 | $1,100 | $1,250 | $1,570 | $1,920 | $2,070 |
| 01077 | $1,310 | $1,480 | $1,870 | $2,330 | $2,460 |
| 01079 | $1,110 | $1,250 | $1,580 | $1,970 | $2,080 |
| 01080 | $1,190 | $1,330 | $1,690 | $2,100 | $2,230 |
| 01081 | $1,380 | $1,550 | $1,960 | $2,440 | $2,580 |
| 01082 | $1,430 | $1,440 | $1,860 | $2,300 | $2,550 |
| 01085 | $1,250 | $1,430 | $1,810 | $2,260 | $2,440 |
| 01089 | $1,150 | $1,300 | $1,640 | $2,040 | $2,160 |
| 01095 | $1,260 | $1,410 | $1,790 | $2,230 | $2,360 |
| 01097 | $1,100 | $1,250 | $1,570 | $1,920 | $2,070 |
| 01103 | $1,500 | $1,690 | $2,140 | $2,660 | $2,820 |
| 01104 | $1,380 | $1,550 | $1,960 | $2,440 | $2,580 |
| 01105 | $1,120 | $1,260 | $1,590 | $1,980 | $2,090 |
| 01106 | $1,900 | $2,130 | $2,700 | $3,360 | $3,550 |
| 01107 | $1,310 | $1,480 | $1,870 | $2,330 | $2,460 |
| 01108 | $1,310 | $1,470 | $1,860 | $2,320 | $2,450 |
| 01109 | $1,330 | $1,500 | $1,900 | $2,370 | $2,500 |
| 01118 | $1,490 | $1,670 | $2,120 | $2,640 | $2,790 |
| 01119 | $1,340 | $1,510 | $1,910 | $2,380 | $2,510 |
| 01128 | $1,430 | $1,610 | $2,040 | $2,540 | $2,690 |
| 01129 | $1,410 | $1,590 | $2,010 | $2,500 | $2,650 |
| 01144 | $1,260 | $1,410 | $1,790 | $2,230 | $2,360 |
| 01151 | $1,360 | $1,530 | $1,940 | $2,410 | $2,550 |
| 01223 | $1,570 | $1,590 | $2,080 | $2,840 | $3,480 |
| 01521 | $1,470 | $1,660 | $2,100 | $2,610 | $2,760 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Springfield Housing Authority
60 Congress St, Springfield, MA 01104
Phone: (413) 785-4500
Official website: shamass.org
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About Springfield Housing Authority
Overview
The Springfield Housing Authority operates 1,757 public housing units and administers 3,463 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 4,444 households. With an occupancy rate of 85%, the authority runs a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to residents in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
Scale and standing
The Springfield Housing Authority ranks first among the five authorities that serve the same ZIP codes in the Springfield area, with 3,463 Section 8 vouchers. It also holds the fifth position statewide in terms of voucher size, out of 122 housing authorities in Massachusetts. Peer authorities in the region include the Holyoke Housing Authority, which manages 1,938 vouchers, and the Chicopee Housing Authority, with 574 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
In the Springfield area, the two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) ranges from $1,350 to $2,600, with an average of $1,788. This is below the state average of $2,425. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 01034 at $2,600, while the lowest is in ZIP code 01010 at $1,350.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Holyoke Housing AuthorityHolyoke, MA, 1,938 vouchers
- Chicopee Housing AuthorityChicopee, MA, 574 vouchers
- Westfield Housing AuthorityWestfield, MA, 517 vouchers
- West Springfield Housing AuthorityWest Springfield, MA, 255 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.