The Housing Authority of the City of Springfield (HACS) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open until further notice.

There are three ways to apply:

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.

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.

If there is more than one adult in the household, the following additional documents are required: Signed CBC authorization form (by each person 17 1/2 years old or older), Debts Owed to Public Housing Agencies and Terminations form (by each person 17 1/2 years old or older), and Landlord Release form (by each person 17 1/2 years old or older).

The following preferences have been identified: Elderly, disabled, families of two or more persons.

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.

For more information, visit the HACS website, or call the office at (417) 866-4329.