Columbia Housing

This housing agency serves Lexington County and Richland County, South Carolina.

Waiting List
Closed: City of Columbia and Richland County, South Carolina Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Oaks at St. Anna's Park - Oak Park Townhomes, Low Income Housing Tax Credit, 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: 3, 4, and 5-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: 2-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Lewis Scott Court and Cayce Housing Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: 3-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Arlington Manor and Rosewood Senior High Rise Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Lorick Place Apartments, Project-Based Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Four Seasons Apartments, Moderate Rehabilitation Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Oak Read High Rise Senior Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: The Haven at Palmer Pointe Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Oak Terrace Other Senior Waiting List Learn More

Closed: City of Columbia and Richland County, South Carolina Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in City of Columbia and Richland County, South Carolina.

The Columbia Housing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from December 18, 2019, until December 20, 2019. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

3,000 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

For more information, visit the Columbia Housing website.

Sources: This information was verified by the Columbia Housing website, as of December 5, 2019.

Closed: Oaks at St. Anna's Park - Oak Park Townhomes, Low Income Housing Tax Credit, 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Columbia, South Carolina.

The Columbia Housing (CH) last accepted Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Oaks at St. Anna's Park - Oak Park Townhomes for one day only on January 17, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

500 selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the CH website.

Sources: This information was verified by the CH public notice on January 12, 2024.

Closed: 3, 4, and 5-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Richland County, South Carolina.

The Columbia Housing (CH) Public housing waiting list for 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from September 30, 2020, until October 2, 2020.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

  • 1 person $25,450 | 5 Persons $39,250
  • 2 Persons $29,050 | 6 Persons $42,150
  • 3 Persons $32,700 | 7 Persons $45,050
  • 4 Persons $36,300 | 8 Persons $47,950

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

2000 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the CH website.

Sources: This information was verified by the CH public notice, as of September 3, 2020.

Closed: 2-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Richland County, South Carolina.

The Columbia Housing (CH) Public Housing waiting list for 2-Bedroom apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from June 9, 2021 until June 11, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

  • 1 person $40,400 | 5 Persons $62,350
  • 2 Persons $46,200 | 6 Persons $66,950
  • 3 Persons $51,950 | 7 Persons $71,550
  • 4 Persons $57,700 | 8 Persons $76,200

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

2000 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

For more information, visit the CH website.

Sources: This information was verified by the CH public notice on May 12, 2021.

Closed: Lewis Scott Court and Cayce Housing Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Richland County and Cayce, South Carolina.

The Columbia Housing (CH) Public Housing waiting list for 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments at Lewis Scott Court and Cayce Housing is closed.

The CH last accepted applications for this waiting list for one day only on February 21, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: According to the CH "CH is only accepting qualified applicants for 2, 3, and 4 bedroom units in this community."

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

  • 1 Person $45,150
  • 2 Persons $51,600
  • 3 Persons $58,050
  • 4 Persons $64,500
  • 5 Persons $69,700

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

250 applicants were placed on this waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the CH website.

Sources: This information was verified by the CH public notice on January 23, 2022.

Closed: 3-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Columbia, South Carolina.

The Columbia Housing (CH) last accepted Public Housing waiting list applications for 3-Bedroom Apartments from December 18, 2023, until December 20, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

  • 1 Person $47,000
  • 2 Persons $53,700
  • 3 Persons $60,040
  • 4 Persons $67,100
  • 5 Persons $72,500

Preferences have not been confirmed.

500 applicants were placed on this waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the CH website.

Sources: This information was verified by the CH public notice on December 18, 2023.

Closed: Arlington Manor and Rosewood Senior High Rise Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Richland County, South Carolina.

The Columbia Housing (CH) last accepted Public Housing waiting list applications for Arrington Manor and Rosewood Senior High Rise Apartments on December 18, 2023, until December 20, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: According to CH  "Only applicants 50 years of age and older will be eligible for Arrington Manor and Rosewood Senior High Rise."

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

  • 1 Person $47,00
  • 2 Persons $53,700
  • 3 Persons $60,040
  • 4 Persons $67,100
  • 5 Persons $72,500

Preferences have not been confirmed.

500 applicants were placed on this waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the CH website.

Sources: This information was verified by the CH public notice on December 18, 2023.

Closed: Lorick Place Apartments, Project-Based Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Columbia, South Carolina.

The Columbia Housing (CH) last accepted Project-Based waiting list applications for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Lorick Place for one day only on March 7, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

  • 2 Person $28,250 | 5 Persons $43,550
  • 3 Persons $32,250 | 6 Persons $46,750
  • 4 Persons $40,300 | 

Preferences have not been confirmed.

500 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

For more information, visit the CH website.

Sources: This information was verified by the CH notice on March 6, 2023.

Closed: Four Seasons Apartments, Moderate Rehabilitation Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Columbia, South Carolina.

Columbia Housing (CH) last accepted Moderate Rehabilitation (Mod-Rehab) waiting list applications for 2-Bedroom apartments at Four Seasons Apartments for one day only on March 14, 2024 . There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following property:

  • Four Seasons Apartments - located in Columbia, SC. Offering 2-Bedroom units.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

  • 2 Persons $33,600
  • 3 Persons $37,800
  • 4 Persons $41,950

Preferences have not been confirmed.

300 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

For more information, visit the Columbia Housing website.

Sources: This information was verified by the Columbia Housing public notice on March 11, 2024.

Closed: Oak Read High Rise Senior Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior Public Housing rental housing assistance in Columbia, South Carolina.

The Columbia Housing (CH) last accepted Public Housing waiting list applications for Oak Read High Rise Apartments from December 18, 2023, until December 20, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

  • 1 Person $47,000
  • 2 Persons $53,700
  • 3 Persons $60,040
  • 4 Persons $67,100
  • 5 Persons $72,500

Preferences have not been confirmed.

500 applicants were placed on this waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the CH website.

Sources: This information was verified by the CH public notice on December 18, 2023.

Closed: The Haven at Palmer Pointe Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Columbia, South Carolina.

The Columbia Housing (CH) last accepted Senior Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications from August 1, 2024, until August 30, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following property:

  • The Haven at Palmer Pointe 

Preferences

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selection Process

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

Application Method

To apply while the waitlist was open, complete the online application.

For more information, visit the CH website.

Sources: This information was verified by the CH public notice on July 30, 2024.

Closed: Oak Terrace Other Senior Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Senior rental housing assistance in Columbia, South Carolina.

Columbia Housing (CH) last accepted Senior Project Based waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom Apartments at Oak Terrace Senior Building from June 5, 2024, until June 7, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following property:

  • Oak Terrace Senior Building

Please note: "Eligible applicants will be at least 62 years of age and meet the criteria for a 1 bedroom unit.

Preferences

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selection Process

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

Application Method

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

For more information, visit the CH website.

Sources: This information was verified by the CH public notice on June 4, 2024.

About The Agency

Columbia Housing provides affordable housing for up to 6,034 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

1917 Harden Street, Columbia, SC

Visit Website(803) 254-3886

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Columbia Housing?

Columbia Housing serves 5,112 low-income households. The agency manages 4,484 Housing Choice Vouchers and 1,211 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Columbia Housing?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 71 percent of households served by Columbia Housing. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 92 percent of Columbia Housing households.

How many Columbia Housing residents are employed?

Working adults head 1,840 households and make up 36 percent of households served by Columbia Housing.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Columbia Housing?

There are 4396 female-headed renter households living in Columbia Housing housing. Households headed by females are 86% of those served by the Columbia Housing.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Columbia Housing renters?

Black 4,805
White 256
Hispanic 51

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Columbia Housing?

There are 1175 households headed by seniors served by the Columbia Housing. Senior households are 23% of households in Columbia Housing housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Columbia Housing housing?

There are 715 persons with disabilities living in Columbia Housing housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 14% of households served by the Columbia Housing.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Columbia Housing?

The Columbia Housing is rated as a standard 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.

How often does Columbia Housing open new waiting lists?

Columbia Housing’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on December 18, 2019 and closed on December 20, 2019.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Columbia Housing

Waverly ( 5 ) Development

2210 Waverly St, Columbia, South Carolina 29204

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Arrington Manor

2225 College St, Columbia, South Carolina 29205

bed Studio-2
payment Subsidized

Rosewood Hills Senior High Rise

105 Rosewood Hills Dr, Columbia, South Carolina 29205

bed 1
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Oak Read High Rise

2211 Read St, Columbia, South Carolina 29204

bed Studio-1
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

Southeast Housing

1020 Slash Pine Ln, Columbia, South Carolina 29203

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Single Family West

109 Crane Creek Dr, Columbia, South Carolina 29203

Central Housing

1930 Marion St, Columbia, South Carolina 29201

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Scattered Sites

3834 Overbrook Dr, Columbia, South Carolina 29205

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