The Housing Authority of the City of Columbus

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The Housing Authority of the City of Columbus (HACC) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals from the earliest confirmed open date of August 12, 2015, until further notice.

To apply while the waitlist is open, pick up an application at the HACG Admissions office, located at 1146 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Columbus, GA 31906. Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for lunch.

Once the paper application is completed it must be: Returned to the HACG office, located at the address mentioned above. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Please note:  "At the time of application, applicants need to bring the following information:

  • Proof of Income
  • Proof of Social Security numbers for all household members
  • Photo identification for anyone over the age of 18
  • Proof of birth of all family members living in the household

All adult members of the household must be present at the time of application."

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

  • 1 Person $29,100 | 5 Persons $44,950
  • 2 Persons $33,300 | 6 Persons $48,250
  • 3 Persons $37,450 | 7 Person $51,600
  • 4 Persons $41,600 | 8 Persons $54,900

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACC public housing page on March 21, 2024.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (662)328-4236.

Next Steps

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.

Last Updated on 03/21/2024.

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About The Housing Authority of the City of Columbus

914 4th Street South, Columbus, MS | Visit Website | (662) 328-4236

The Housing Authority of the City of Columbus provides affordable housing for up to 480 low and moderate income households through its Public Housing program..

Housing Authority Jurisdiction

Low-income housing managed by The Housing Authority of the City of Columbus is located in Columbus, MS.

Households with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher managed by this housing authority must rent within its jurisdiction.