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Housing Authority of the City of Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina
Last Updated
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About Housing Authority of the City of Columbia
The Housing Authority of the City of Columbia (PHA Code: SC002) provides assisted housing in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina. This authority manages approximately 5,951 assisted housing units, comprising 4,674 Section 8 vouchers and 1,277 Public Housing units.
Currently, various programs are accepting applications. These include Apartments (Haven at Palmer Pointe), Apartments (Oak Park), Foster Youth to Independence, Foster Youth to Independence Program, Mainstream, Other, PBV, and Public Housing. Additionally, several Senior Housing options are open, such as Arrington Manor, Fair Street, Haven at Palmer Pointe, Oak Park, and Oak Read High Rise. For a family of four in the Columbia, SC HUD Metro FMR Area, the very low-income limit is $46,350 per year. Applicants should verify current program availability and eligibility requirements.
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Apartments (Arrington Manor - Senior Housing) Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Dec 15, 2025
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Accepting pre-applications for senior housing; qualified applicants must be 50 years or older and are selected by a computer-generated lottery system.
Apartments (Arrington Manor) Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Dec 15, 2025
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Accepting pre-applications for senior housing units. Qualified applicants must be 50 years or older. Applicants are selected using a computer-generated lottery system.
Apartments (Fair Street - Senior Housing) Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Jan 26, 2026
Closing Date
Jan 26, 2027
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Accepting pre-applications for senior housing; applicants must be 62 or older and are selected by a computer-generated lottery system.
Apartments (Fair Street) Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Jan 26, 2026
Closing Date
Jan 26, 2027
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Accepting pre-applications for senior housing units. Applicants must be 62 or older. Applicants are selected using a computer-generated lottery system.
Apartments (Haven at Palmer Pointe) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This program is currently accepting applications.
Apartments (Oak Park) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This program is currently accepting applications for senior housing options.
Apartments (Oak Read High Rise) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This program is currently accepting applications for senior housing options.
Apartments (Schoolhouse Road) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This program is currently accepting applications for senior housing options.
Foster Youth to Independence Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Prescreening is available for young adults aged 18-24 who have left or will leave Foster Care within 90 days and are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This program is currently accepting applications.
Foster Youth to Independence Program Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Prescreening applicants for the Foster Youth to Independence Program. Available to young adults aged 18-24 who have left or will be leaving Foster Care within 90 days. Qualified applicants are currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Foster Youth to Independence Program (FYI) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This program is for young adults aged 18-24 who have left or will leave foster care within 90 days, and are currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Prescreening is required.
Mainstream Voucher Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This program is currently accepting applications.
Other Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Prescreening applicants for the Foster Youth to Independence Program for young adults aged 18-24 who have left or will be leaving foster care and are homeless or at risk.
Other (Foster Youth to Independence) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Prescreening is available for young adults aged 18-24 who have left or will leave Foster Care within 90 days and are currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Other - Foster Youth to Independence Program (FYI) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Columbia Housing is prescreening young adults aged 18-24 who have left or will leave Foster Care within 90 days and are currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Project-Based Voucher properties are accepting applications for specific units at newly renovated properties, including Stuart Parker, Bear Creek Home, and Bryant Walkway Apartments.
Public Housing Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Jan 26, 2026
Closing Date
Jan 26, 2027
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Accepting pre-applications for 3 bedroom public housing units. Applicants are selected using a computer-generated lottery system. Completing a pre-application does not guarantee placement on the waitlist.
Senior Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The waiting list for Arrington Manor Senior Housing is open for applicants 50 or older. Applications are selected via a computer-generated lottery system.
Senior Housing (Arrington Manor) Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Dec 15, 2025
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Accepting pre-applications for senior housing; qualified applicants must be 50 years or older and are selected by a computer-generated lottery system.
Senior Housing (Fair Street) Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Jan 26, 2026
Closing Date
Jan 26, 2027
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Accepting pre-applications for senior housing; applicants must be 62 or older and are selected by a computer-generated lottery system.
Senior Housing (Oak Park) Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Jan 27, 2026
Closing Date
Jan 27, 2026
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Accepting pre-applications for Oak Park apartments from 8:00 am, Tuesday, January 27, 2026 until 5:00 pm on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. 2 and 3 bedroom units are available. Up to 250 qualified applicants will be selected via lottery for placement on the wait list.
Senior Housing (Oak Read High Rise) Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Dec 15, 2025
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Accepting pre-applications for senior housing units; applicants are selected using a computer-generated lottery system.
Senior Housing (Schoolhouse Road) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Currently listed as an open senior housing option.
Senior Housing (Spencer Place - Cayce, SC) Waitlist
Status
open
Closing Date
Jan 26, 2027
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
Senior Housing (Spencer Place) Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Jan 26, 2026
Closing Date
Jan 26, 2027
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Accepting pre-applications for senior housing units. Applicants must be 62 or older. Applicants are selected using a computer-generated lottery system.
other Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Prescreening is available for the Foster Youth to Independence Program. It is for young adults aged 18-24 who have left or will leave Foster Care within 90 days and are currently homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Other Programs
6 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
A Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list will open ONLY for Public Housing tenants residing in properties converting to RAD. Public Housing tenants will be notified when they are eligible for this waiting list. The Housing Choice Voucher Program wait list for current residents of the Latimer Manor Public Housing community will be open from August 15, 2025 to August 31, 2025.
No waitlist information currently available for this program.
No waitlist information currently available for this program.
Columbia Housing will open a Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list ONLY for Public Housing tenants residing in properties converting to RAD. Applications will be accepted only at the time of HUD approval of relocation for the applicable RAD property. Public Housing tenants will be notified when they are eligible for this waiting list.
This waitlist was open for 1-bedroom units for applicants 62 or older and used a random lottery system for selection.
Eligible applicants must be at least 62 years of age and meet criteria for a 1-bedroom unit; up to 250 qualified applicants were selected for the waitlist using a random lottery.
Status History
Deadline: Mar 5, 2026
Deadline: Mar 5, 2026
Deadline: Jan 27, 2026
Deadline: Aug 31, 2025
Deadline: Jan 26, 2027
Deadline: Jan 27, 2026
Deadline: Jan 26, 2027
Deadline: Jan 27, 2026
Official Application
Apply directly through the official Housing Authority of the City of Columbia portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING
Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia
Check Current Status
Housing Authority of the City of Columbia currently has 27 open waiting lists (Apartments (Arrington Manor - Senior Housing), Apartments (Arrington Manor), Apartments (Fair Street - Senior Housing), Apartments (Fair Street), Apartments (Haven at Palmer Pointe), Apartments (Oak Park), Apartments (Oak Read High Rise), Apartments (Schoolhouse Road), Foster Youth to Independence, Foster Youth to Independence (FYI), Foster Youth to Independence Program, Foster Youth to Independence Program (FYI), Mainstream, Other, Other (Foster Youth to Independence), Other - Foster Youth to Independence Program (FYI), PBV, Public Housing, Senior Housing, Senior Housing (Arrington Manor), Senior Housing (Fair Street), Senior Housing (Oak Park), Senior Housing (Oak Read High Rise), Senior Housing (Schoolhouse Road), Senior Housing (Spencer Place - Cayce, SC), Senior Housing (Spencer Place), other). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $46,350/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Apply directly through the official Housing Authority of the City of Columbia portal. Applications are free — never pay to apply.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Housing Authority of the City of Columbia manages approximately 5,951 assisted housing units (4,674 Section 8, 1,277 Public Housing), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Columbia. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia
Apartments (Arrington Manor - Senior Housing) open
The Apartments (Arrington Manor - Senior Housing) program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Columbia. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Apartments (Arrington Manor) open
The Apartments (Arrington Manor) program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Columbia. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Apartments (Fair Street - Senior Housing) open
The Apartments (Fair Street - Senior Housing) program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Columbia. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements. The application window closes on January 26, 2027.
Apartments (Fair Street) open
The Apartments (Fair Street) program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Columbia. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements. The application window closes on January 26, 2027.
Apartments (Haven at Palmer Pointe) open
The Apartments (Haven at Palmer Pointe) program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Columbia. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Apartments (Oak Park) open
The Apartments (Oak Park) program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Columbia. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Apartments (Oak Read High Rise) open
The Apartments (Oak Read High Rise) program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Columbia. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Apartments (Schoolhouse Road) open
The Apartments (Schoolhouse Road) program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Columbia. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Foster Youth to Independence open
The Foster Youth to Independence program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Columbia. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) open
The Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Columbia. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Foster Youth to Independence Program open
The Foster Youth to Independence Program program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Columbia. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Foster Youth to Independence Program (FYI) open
The Foster Youth to Independence Program (FYI) program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Columbia. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher open
Mainstream Vouchers at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.
Other open
The Other program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Columbia. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other (Foster Youth to Independence) open
The Other (Foster Youth to Independence) program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Columbia. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other - Foster Youth to Independence Program (FYI) open
The Other - Foster Youth to Independence Program (FYI) program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Columbia. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
PBV Project-Based Voucher open
Project-Based Vouchers at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Columbia. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
Public Housing Public Housing open
Public Housing units at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. Housing Authority of the City of Columbia manages approximately 1,277 Public Housing units in Columbia. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties. The application window closes on January 26, 2027.
Senior Housing open
The Senior Housing program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Columbia. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Senior Housing (Arrington Manor) open
The Senior Housing (Arrington Manor) program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Columbia. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Senior Housing (Fair Street) open
The Senior Housing (Fair Street) program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Columbia. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements. The application window closes on January 26, 2027.
Senior Housing (Oak Park) open
The Senior Housing (Oak Park) program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Columbia. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements. The application window closes on January 27, 2026.
Senior Housing (Oak Read High Rise) open
The Senior Housing (Oak Read High Rise) program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Columbia. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Senior Housing (Schoolhouse Road) open
The Senior Housing (Schoolhouse Road) program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Columbia. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Senior Housing (Spencer Place - Cayce, SC) open
The Senior Housing (Spencer Place - Cayce, SC) program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Columbia. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements. The application window closes on January 26, 2027.
Senior Housing (Spencer Place) open
The Senior Housing (Spencer Place) program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Columbia. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements. The application window closes on January 26, 2027.
other open
The other program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Columbia. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Columbia. This program serves approximately 4,674 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
Harbor Cove Homes closed
The Harbor Cove Homes program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Columbia. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Lorick Place Apartments closed
The Lorick Place Apartments program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Columbia. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Columbia maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
Senior Housing (Christopher Towers) closed
The Senior Housing (Christopher Towers) program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Columbia. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Senior Housing (Haven at Palmer Pointe) closed
The Senior Housing (Haven at Palmer Pointe) program at Housing Authority of the City of Columbia provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Columbia. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
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Housing Authority of the City of Columbia Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Housing Authority of the City of Columbia are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Columbia, SC HUD Metro FMR Area. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $46,350. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $19,500 | $32,450 | $51,950 |
| 2 Persons | $22,250 | $37,100 | $59,350 |
| 3 Persons | $26,650 | $41,750 | $66,750 |
| 4 Persons | $32,150 | $46,350 | $74,150 |
| 5 Persons | $37,650 | $50,100 | $80,100 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $53,800 | $86,050 |
| 7 Persons | $48,650 | $57,500 | $91,950 |
| 8 Persons | $54,150 | $61,200 | $97,900 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Housing Authority of the City of Columbia — including across state lines.