Arrington Place LIHTCPB Section 8 Columbia, SC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Arrington Place is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Columbia, SC with 48 units reporting 83% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $345/month on average.
48
total units
83%
occupancy
$345
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1729 Carnegie St, Columbia, SC 29204 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,974/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,659/yr |
| People per unit | 3.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 36% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
How to apply at Arrington Place
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 1729 Carnegie St, 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 (~$345/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Terrace Ii PB Section 8 | Columbia | 0.8 km |
| Palmetto Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 0.8 km |
| Bay Berry Mews LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 1.1 km |
| Central Housing Public Housing | Columbia | 1.4 km |
| North Pointe Estates PB Section 8 | Columbia | 1.4 km |
| The Carolina, Alp PB Section 8 | Columbia | 1.4 km |
| The Pointe at Elmwood LIHTC | Columbia | 1.4 km |
| Celia Saxon I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Arrington Place have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Arrington Place?
Residents report average rents near $345/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 Arrington Place?
Contact the management office at 1729 Carnegie St 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.