Maple Commons

60 School St, Springfield, Massachusetts 01105

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Maple Commons Apartments is an affordable apartment community located in the Lower Maple Historic District of Springfield, Massachusetts. This vibrant and welcoming neighborhood has grown and evolved since the 1830s and today boasts a rich architectural history that spans more than 100 years. Maple Commons offers housing for low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities, and features spacious one, two, and three bedroom garden style apartments.

Maple Commons is conveniently close to public transportation, downtown Springfield, Springfield Technical Community College, Technology Park, and area businesses, banks, and parks. Major commuter routes, including I-90 and I-290, are also nearby, affording easy access to the region’s many offerings.

Unit (Bd/Ba)	Ft²	Rent
One Bedroom One Bath (1/1)	624	Call for Price
Two Bedroom One Bath (2/1)	802	Call for Price
Three Bedroom One Bath (3/1)	1012	Call for Price

Eligibility for Maple Commons

Generally, households earning up to the income limit in the table below for their household size are eligible for units participating in a HUD rental assistance program in Springfield but actual income limits may differ for units at Maple Commons.

AMI Band	1 Person	2 Person	3 Person	4 Person	5 Person	6 Person
30%	$20,950	$23,950	$26,950	$30,000	$35,140	$40,280
50%	$34,900	$39,850	$44,850	$49,800	$53,800	$57,800
80%	$55,800	$63,800	$71,750	$79,700	$86,100	$92,500

Generally, households earning up to the income limit in the table below for their household size are eligible for units participating in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program in Springfield but actual income limits may differ for units at Maple Commons.

AMI Band	1 Person	2 Person	3 Person	4 Person	5 Person	6 Person
Very Low Income (50%)	$34,900	$39,850	$44,850	$49,800	$53,800	$57,800
Low Income (60%)	$41,880	$47,820	$53,820	$59,760	$64,560	$69,360

Maple Commons Details

173 one, two and three bedroom units.
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA)
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
HOME Investment Partnerships Program

Property Amenities

Off-Street Parking
Laundry Facilities
Downtown Location
24 Hour Maintenance

Unit Amenities

Heat and Hot Water Included

Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA)

Since this property has a Project-Based Section 8 contract with HUD, some or all of the rents at this community are based on tenant incomes. Tenants leasing units participating in the Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance program typically contribute less than 30% of their adjusted income towards rental costs.

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)

Since this property has received funding in part through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, a certain number of units are set aside for lower income households. Households must earn either less than 50% or 60% of the area median income (depending on the set-aside option chosen by the property owner) to qualify for these units. Rents in these units are capped at a maximum of 30% of the set-aside area median income (adjusted for unit size). Some rental units in this property may not be subject to LIHTC and therefore have higher rents and no maximum household income requirement.

HOME Investment Partnerships Program

This project has received some funding from a participating jurisdiction (local or state government agency) through the HUD HOME Investments Partnerships Program (HOME). In projects with five or more HOME-assisted units, at least 20% of these units must be occupied by families earning 50% or less of area median income (AMI). All other HOME-assisted units must be occupied by families earning 80% or less of AMI, but in practice most are reserved for families earning 60% or less AMI. Maximum monthly rent is capped with a Low HOME Rent for <50% AMI units and a High HOME Rent for the remaining HOME-assisted units. Contact the property directly for the specific dollar amount of these rent caps.