This housing agency serves Boone County and Centralia, Missouri.
| Waiting List | |
|---|---|
| Closed: Boone County, Missouri Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
| Closed: Stuart Parker, Bear Creek and Bryant Walkway I & II Family Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
| Closed: Oak Towers, Elderly and Near Elderly Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: Columbia Housing Authority Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: Columbia Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: Paquin Tower, Elderly Senior and Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
The Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for five days in October, 2018; and before that for five days in June, 2015. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.
There were two ways to apply during the opening period:
Once the paper application has been completed, it must have been hand delivered to the CHA office by October 12, 2018 at 2:00 pm.
This waiting list had the following preferences: Working, Elderly, Disabled, Honorably Discharged Veteran.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the CHA website here, or call the office at (573) 443-2556.
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Columbia, Missouri .
The Columbia Housing Authority is not currently accepting applications for Project-Based Voucher waiting lists at Stuart Parker Apartments, Bear Creek Apartments, and Bryant Walkway I & II family properties.
Future Openings: The waiting list will reopen when vacancies are anticipated. Contact the Columbia Housing Authority for information about when applications may be accepted again.
Contact Information: Columbia Housing Authority, 201 Switzler Street, Columbia, MO 65203, phone (573) 443-2556. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Stay Informed: Check back regularly or call the office to inquire about waiting list status and future opening dates.
This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Columbia, Missouri .
The Columbia Housing Authority is not currently accepting applications for the Oak Towers elderly and near-elderly Project-Based Voucher waiting list.
Future Openings: The waiting list will reopen when vacancies are anticipated. Check back regularly for updates on when applications will be accepted.
Eligibility Information: Oak Towers serves individuals age 50 and older who meet income eligibility requirements for the Project-Based Voucher program.
Contact Information: Columbia Housing Authority, 201 Switzler Street, Columbia, MO 65203, phone (573) 443-2556. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Stay Updated: Call the office or check their website periodically to learn when the waiting list will reopen.
The Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list is currently open until further notice. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.
Please note: A map of all CHA communities can be found here.
To apply, download and print the application online. Select the "Project Based Voucher Application" link under the section titled Newly Renovated Project-Based Voucher Properties.
This waiting list has the following preferences: Working, Elderly, Disabled, Honorably Discharged Veteran.
For more information, visit the CHA website here, or call the office at (573) 443-2556.
The Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) Public Housing waiting list is currently open until further notice. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.
Please note: A map of all CHA communities can be found here.
To apply, download and print the application online. Select the "Public Housing Application" link under the section titled Public Housing and Future Renovations.
This waiting list has the following preferences: Working, Elderly, Disabled, Honorably Discharged Veteran.
For more information, visit the CHA website here, or call the office at (573) 443-2556.
This waiting list is for Senior and Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Columbia, Missouri .
Paquin Tower is currently accepting applications for its senior housing waiting list. This Columbia, Missouri property provides project-based Section 8 housing assistance for elderly residents (age 62 and older) and persons with disabilities.
To apply, contact Columbia Housing Authority at (573) 443-2556 or visit their office at 201 Switzler Street, Columbia, MO 65203. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Applicants must meet income eligibility requirements and be either 62 years of age or older, or have a qualifying disability.
Columbia Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,943 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.
| Monday | 8:00am-5:00pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00am-5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am-5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am-5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am-5:00pm |
201 Switzler Street, Columbia, MO
Visit Website — (573) 443-2556Section 8 Application Checklist
DownloadKeep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online
Columbia Housing Authority serves 1,741 low-income households. The agency manages 1,874 Housing Choice Vouchers and 92 public housing units.
Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 78 percent of households served by Columbia Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Columbia Housing Authority households.
Working adults head 365 households and make up 21 percent of households served by Columbia Housing Authority.
There are 1218 female-headed renter households living in Columbia Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 70% of those served by the Columbia Housing Authority.
| Black | 1,010 |
| Native American | 17 |
| Asian-Pacific Islander | 17 |
| White | 679 |
| Hispanic | 17 |
There are 557 households headed by seniors served by the Columbia Housing Authority. Senior households are 32% of households in Columbia Housing Authority housing.
There are 487 persons with disabilities living in Columbia Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 28% of households served by the Columbia Housing Authority.
The Columbia Housing Authority is rated as a high performer by HUD.
HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.
Columbia Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on October 8, 2018 and closed on October 12, 2018.
2112 E Business Loop 70, Columbia, Missouri 65201
9 Bryant Walkway, Columbia, Missouri 65203
Looking for housing as soon as possible?
Applying for waiting lists with no preferences may help shorten the wait for available housing.Marla Senter says:
"Affordable Housing Online is the most cohesive and correct information on housing out there online or off."