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Closed: City of Columbia and Richland County, South Carolina Section 8 Voucher

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.

Service Area

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

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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

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.

Service Area

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

Last Updated on 01/17/2024.

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

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.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental assistance in Richland County, South Carolina. Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Closed: 2-Bedroom Public Housing

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.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental assistance in Richland County, South Carolina. Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Closed: Lewis Scott Court and Cayce Housing Public Housing

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.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental assistance in Richland County and Cayce, South Carolina. Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Closed: 3-Bedroom Public Housing

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.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental assistance in Columbia, South Carolina. Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.

Last Updated on 12/20/2023.

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Closed: Arlington Manor and Rosewood Senior High Rise Public Housing

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.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental assistance in Richland County, South Carolina. Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.

Last Updated on 12/20/2023.

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Closed: Oak Read High Rise Senior Public Housing

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.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Senior Public Housing rental assistance in Columbia, South Carolina. Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.

Last Updated on 12/20/2023.

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Closed: Lorick Place Apartments, Project-Based Project-Based

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.

Service Area

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

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Closed: Four Seasons Apartments, Moderate Rehabilitation Project-Based

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.

Service Area

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

Last Updated on 03/14/2024.

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Closed: Oak Terrace Senior

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.

Service Area

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

Last Updated on 06/07/2024.

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About Columbia Housing

1917 Harden Street, Columbia, SC | Visit Website | (803) 254-3886

Columbia Housing provides affordable housing for up to 6,034 low and moderate income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing programs..

In addition, Columbia Housing offers other programs for eligible households, including:

  • Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)
  • Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
  • Moderate Rehabilitation
  • Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV)

Housing Authority Jurisdiction

Low-income housing managed by Columbia Housing is located in Lexington County, SC and Richland County, SC.

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

Office Hours

Open today from 8:00am to 5:00pm ET.

Day Hours
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