Public Housing Waiting List

The Springfield Housing Authority (SHA) is currently accepting public housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals.
Please note: Only the four bedroom units have an open waiting list for families.
The SHA offers 10 public housing communities with 1,806 units for families and senior/disabled individuals.
To apply, download the application here, then print and complete.
Once the application has been completed, it must be mailed to 35 A Saab Ct., P.O. Box 1609, Springfield, MA 01101.
Be sure to include copies of these documents with your application: birth certificates, social security cards, proof of all income, verification of assets, and photo IDs for all adult household members.
The SHA does have a preference point system that may improve your spot on the waiting list:  Live and/or work in Springfield.
More information can be found by visiting the SHA website at http://shamass.org or by calling 413-785-4517 between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday.

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via 4137854513.

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.