Analysis by Lorena Bentley
Last Updated: March, 12th 2024
The Housing Authority of the City of Springfield (HACS) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications from an unknown open date, until further notice.
There are fours ways to apply while the waitlist is open:
Once the application has been completed, it can be mailed or dropped off to the HACS office at the address above by 4:00 pm each day. Faxed pre-applications will not be accepted.
Please note: The following documentation is required of all members of the household: Social Security Card, State or Federal photo ID, Supplement to Application for Federally Assisted Housing form (completed by Head of Household), Housing History form.
This waiting list has the following preferences:
Please note: Once an applicant's name nears the top of the waiting list, they will be notified by mail to set up an appointment. Applicants must have up-to-date contact information, and are required to report changes to the HACS. If the letter is not deliverable, the pre-application will be noted as inactive.
It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the HACS website.
Sources: This information was verified by the HACS on March 12, 2024.
The application may be completed online at https://mospringfield.tenmast.com/apply/.
The application may be picked up in person at the HACS office, located at 421 W. Madison St., Springfield, MO 65806, from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm CT, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays; and from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm on Wednesdays.
The application may be printed out from https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/145ee93b/files/uploaded/PH%20App.pdf.
The application may be requested by phone at (417) 866-4329.
High Rise has preferences for: Elderly, Veterans, Disabled. Preferences are not required but Public Housing applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.
High Rise Public Housing Waiting List is managed by Housing Authority of the City of Springfield.
Housing Authority of the City of Springfield provides affordable housing for up to 1,608 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.
This housing agency serves Springfield, Missouri.
After applying, it's a good practice to keep a record of any application that you submit. This will help you keep track of your application, and is especially useful if you apply to multiple waiting lists. You can do this easily with a document on your computer or mobile device, and also with a notebook or piece of paper.
Make sure to write down your application or confirmation number with the application details. This number will be important to reference in the future. Once you have this information written, keep it stored in a place that's easy to access when you need it.
With this information safely stored, all you have left to do is wait to find out if you've been selected for the waiting list.
Depending on the area, it may take weeks or even months to know if you've been selected for the waiting list. Your wait for an announcement is usually the longest in areas with large populations and a high demand for housing assistance.
Check if the public notice states when the housing authority plans to announce the results, or how long it may take to review applications. Contact the housing authority if this information isn't available.
Once all applications are reviewed, the housing authority will either contact everyone who has been placed on the waiting list, or message everyone who applied to check their results.
The housing authority will use the contact information you give in the application to reach you (usually by mail, email, or phone). For this reason, it is very important to put valid contact information on your application. Make sure you keep your contact information up to date, and that you respond quickly if any further action is required.
If you don't get contacted by the housing authority, it might mean that you were not chosen for the waiting list. Sometimes, housing authorities do not contact applicants who were not placed on the waiting list. Check with the housing authority for confirmation.
To check your status on the waiting list, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or visit the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to check your status.
Some housing authorities will give your spot on the waiting list, but others might only confirm that you're still on the waiting list. Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when checking your status.
To update your waiting list application, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or submit a form to the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to update your application.
Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when updating your application.
You can apply for a waiting list that is open until further notice while it stays open for an unknown period of time. Usually, the housing authority is accepting applications until the waiting list closes, but some of these waiting lists never close.
To apply online, an electronic form must be submitted to the housing authority on the internet. Many online applications require an account to be created to log in, and also a valid email address.
To pick up an application, you must visit a location set by the housing authority to pick up a paper form. This place may be a housing authority office, local government building, or another location that is helping with the waiting list opening. The application must be completed and sent back to the housing authority according to their instructions.
To print out an application, a paper form must be printed from a device that is connected to the internet. This document is usually in the form of a .doc, docx, or .pdf. The application must be completed and sent back to the housing authority according to their instructions.
To request an application by phone, you must call a phone number and ask for the housing authority to send you an application. The housing authority will offer at least one way to get an application, usually by mail, email, or fax. The application must be completed and sent back to the housing authority according to their instructions.
If you are considering applying to live in a Public Housing unit, you may be interested to know who already lives in these units, and what the households tend to look like. Fortunately, we can provide some helpful statistics using HUD's 2023 Picture of Subsidized Households. The following data describes the economic and demographic characteristics of renters who live in Public Housing units provided by Housing Authority of the City of Springfield.
At the start of 2024, Housing Authority of the City of Springfield was managing 454 Public Housing units. Of the total number of units managed, there were 436 units occupied. This represents 96% of the total number of Public Housing units managed by Housing Authority of the City of Springfield.
According to HUD, there is a total of 454 people living in Public Housing units managed by Housing Authority of the City of Springfield, with the average number of people per household being 1.
The 436 households living in Public Housing units at the start of 2024 waited on average 7 months before being able to move in. Of those households, 87 occupied their unit in the last year. This represents 20 percent of Public Housing tenants in units managed by Housing Authority of the City of Springfield.
The Housing Authority of the City of Springfield Public Housing program that this waiting list covers had 96% of its units occupied by households with 4% unoccupied at the start of 2024.
The average annual household income for Housing Authority of the City of Springfield Public Housing tenant households is $13,061 The average annual income per person is $12,515 The average Public Housing household annual income is 25% of the local Area Median Income.
| Annual Income Range ($) | Number of Households | % of Vouchers |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $5,000 | 44 | 10% |
| $5,000 - $9,999 | 39 | 9% |
| $10,000 - $14,999 | 240 | 55% |
| $15,000 - $19,999 | 70 | 16% |
| $20,000+ | 44 | 10% |
Of all Public Housing households, 41 (9%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 0 (0%) households receive the majority of their income from welfare programs like TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance. 409 (90%) households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).
For the Housing Authority of the City of Springfield Public Housing program, the federal government covers the cost of, on average, $511 per month for each household, which equates to annual cost of $6,132.
HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.
For the Housing Authority of the City of Springfield Public Housing program, the average family expenditure is $294 per month or $3,528 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $128,184 per month, which is $1,538,208 per year.
14% of Housing Authority of the City of Springfield Public Housing program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.
| Age Range of Head of Household | Number of Households | % of Households |
|---|---|---|
| Under 24 | 9 | 2% |
| 25-50/td> | 100 | 23% |
| 51-61 | 144 | 33% |
| 62-84 | 183 | 42% |
| 85 or Older | 0 | 0% |
If you're a homeless veteran, contact your VA Medical Center.
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