Austin Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 Columbia, SC

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Austin Woods is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Columbia, SC with 240 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

240
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address7648 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units240
Placed in service2003

How to apply at Austin Woods

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 7648 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Columbia

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Avalon Place LIHTCPB Section 8Columbia0.8 km
Pinehaven Villas Apts., Alp PB Section 8Columbia1.1 km
Richland Village, Alp PB Section 8Columbia1.7 km
Dove Place LIHTCColumbia1.7 km
Richland Four-ninety §811Columbia2.5 km
Ahepa 284 Apartments §202 SeniorColumbia3.4 km
Ahepa 284 Iv Apartments §202 SeniorColumbia3.4 km
Madison Station LIHTCPB Section 8Columbia4 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Austin Woods have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Austin Woods?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Austin Woods?
Contact the management office at 7648 Garners Ferry Rd 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.