Allen Benedict Court Public Housing Columbia, SC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Allen Benedict Court is a Public Housing community in Columbia, SC with 205 units reporting 67% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $516/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 27 months.
205
total units
67%
occupancy
$516
avg resident rent
27 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 705 Richland St Apt 1, Columbia, SC 29201 Map → |
| Average household income | $24,800/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,734/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 62% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 82% |
| One-bedroom share | 4% |
How to apply at Allen Benedict Court
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 705 Richland St Apt 1, Columbia; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$516/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Columbia
- Southeast Housing Public Housing
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- Colony Apartments M15-sg450980 PB Section 8
- Colony Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Colonel Bluff LIHTC
- Killian Terrace LIHTC
- Austin Woods LIHTCPB Section 8
- Pavilion Tower Apts LIHTC
- Waters at Longcreek LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wardlaw Apts, Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 0.8 km |
| Riverside Apts. PB Section 8 | Columbia | 1.4 km |
| Benton Crossing LIHTC | Columbia | 1.4 km |
| Village at River's Edge LIHTC | Columbia | 2.4 km |
| Westbridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | West Columbia | 2.4 km |
| Veranda at North Main LIHTC | Columbia | 2.4 km |
| Central Housing Public Housing | Columbia | 2.8 km |
| Finlay House PB Section 8 | Columbia | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Allen Benedict Court have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Allen Benedict Court?
Residents report average rents near $516/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Allen Benedict Court?
Contact the management office at 705 Richland St Apt 1 in Columbia. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.