Public Housing

Applications can be obtained during office hours (Monday-Friday 8:00 am until 4:30 pm) at 200 N. 11th Street, Springfield, Illinois or can be requested to be mailed via telephone (217-753-5757). Applications should be submitted with all appropriate documentation as outlined in the application packet for processing in person during office.

Processing

Your application is processed into the system and put in order by date and time. Once the application process begins, there is certain criterion, which must be met:

Landlord History for 3 years: Criminal History:
  • No record of disturbance or destruction.
  • Payment of rent timely
  • No misdemeanor criminal activity for 3 years.
  • No felonious activity for 10 years.

Springfield Housing Authority currently has 881 units throughout Springfield. Of these, 407 units are designated for families, 462 are designated for seniors, 227 are designated for a special needs population, and 12 are designated for homeownership.

AMP I

These properties include single-family dwellings, duplex dwellings, and garden style apartments in North Springfield.

If interested in these properties, please contact Jeffrey Schukai at (217) 753-5757 ext. 310, jeffreys@sha1.org

AMP II

These properties include single-family dwellings, duplex dwellings, and garden style apartments in South Springfield.

If interested in these properties, please contact Jeffrey Schukai at (217) 753-5757 ext. 310, jeffreys@sha1.org

AMP III

These properties include Hi-Rises for seniors and disabled throughout the Springfield Area.

Senior buildings boast on-site services such as:

  • Beauty Salons
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Daily Lunch Programs
  • Libraries
Senior apartments are within secure buildings and have interior amenities that include:
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Microwaves
  • Emergency Pull Cords
  • Handicap Accommodations
  • Walk-In Showers

If interested in these properties, please contact Robin Dowis at (217) 753-5757 ext. 401, robind@sha1.org

AMP IV and VI

These properties are designated for homeownership. See FSS/Homeownership tab for more information.

If interested in these properties, please contact Jeffrey Schukai at (217) 753-5757 ext. 310, jeffreys@sha1.org

To print out Springfield Housing Authority’s application, please click on the link below.

Springfield Housing Authority Application