Located at 300 E. Central in City Government Plaza, the Springfield Affordable Housing Center is a one-stop shop for affordable housing and homeless prevention services.

“The opening of the Springfield Affordable Housing Center in 2013 was the culmination of years of planning and visioning by the community. Together, we developed a centralized location where residents can access multiple agencies and organizations that offer safe, decent and affordable housing,” said Michelle Garand, deputy director of affordable housing and homeless prevention with Community Partnership of the Ozarks.

The center offers the community direct access to key housing service providers including Springfield Community Land Trust, One Door, the Housing Authority, Veterans’ Administration, Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri and more. Each of these agencies provides important steps and services in the continuum of care for people seeking stability and affordable housing solutions.

“The City’s support for the Springfield Affordable Housing Center is in keeping with our efforts to work with homeless service providers, One Door, the Springfield Community Land Trust, food pantries and others who assist those in need. Springfield is a giving community with a heart, and we want to do what we can to help those who need affordable housing, whether it’s the homeless or those just needing a hand up,” said Springfield City Manager Greg Burris.

In addition to the physical location on Central Street, CPO offers an affordable housing locator online at theaffordablehousingcenter.org. This is a free service to help individuals and families find a home that fits their needs, and for property providers to list apartments or homes for rent or purchase any time, which means the list is always current.

In addition to CPO, the site is supported by the City of Springfield, Community Foundation of the Ozarks and United Way of the Ozarks.

Theaffordablehousingcenter.org provides a listing of rental housing and affordable homes for sale in Greene, Christian and Webster counties. The detailed listings can include pictures, maps, eligibility requirements (if applicable) and information about nearby amenities, such as hospitals and schools. The search service is simple and easy to use.

Those looking for housing can filter search criteria by rent, size, location, proximity to work and more. Benefits to property providers include a free way to market available properties to more people, receiving more qualified inquiries and the ability to update, add or remove property listings 24/7. The site also offers many helpful tools, including an affordability calculator, rental checklist and information on local resources.

Those who prefer to speak with someone may call 1-877-428-8844, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday to receive assistance locating housing, listing or removing a property from the site. Assistance from the toll-free phone line is available in English and Spanish

Theaffordablehousingcenter.org is maintained by Social Serve, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people access affordable housing and supportive services by developing solutions that utilize leading-edge technology.