Analysis by Nathan Brunet
Last Updated: February, 23rd 2024
The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia (HACG) waiting list for Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least May, 2019, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, print the application that is available online. Scroll down to the "Downloads" section, and select the "Section 8 Rental Assistance" and "Instructions when returning your application(s)" links.
Once the application has been completed, it must be hand delivered to one of the offices listed here.
For more information, visit the HACG website.
The application may be printed out from https://www.columbushousing.org/page.asp.
Project-Based Rental Assistance has preferences for: Preferences Unconfirmed. Preferences are not required but Project-Based applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.
Project-Based Rental Assistance Project-Based Waiting List is managed by Housing Authority of Columbus Georgia.
Housing Authority of Columbus Georgia provides affordable housing for up to 4,137 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.
This housing agency serves Harris County, Buena Vista, Columbus, Ellaville, West Point, Georgia.
Know your rights as a Section 8 tenant.
In many areas, private landlords with an available unit can refuse interested tenants who have a Section 8 voucher. Check your local laws.Sandra Lewis-Kidd says:
"I received daily updates from Affordable Housing Online on waiting list openings not only in my city, but also other states and cities accepting applications. I was able to apply, and was actually chosen for the Section 8 housing lottery!"