Central Housing Public Housing Columbia, SC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Central Housing is a Public Housing community in Columbia, SC with 196 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $370/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 10 months.
196
total units
88%
occupancy
$370
avg resident rent
10 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2211 Read St, Columbia, SC 29204 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,873/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,832/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 74% |
How to apply at Central Housing
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 2211 Read 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 (~$370/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Columbia
- Southeast Housing Public Housing
- Northeast Housing Public Housing
- Colony Apartments LIHTC
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Terrace Ii PB Section 8 | Columbia | 1.1 km |
| Palmetto Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 1.1 km |
| Lorick Place LIHTC | Columbia | 1.4 km |
| Arrington Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 1.4 km |
| Benton Crossing LIHTC | Columbia | 1.7 km |
| Wardlaw Apts, Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 2 km |
| Veranda at North Main LIHTC | Columbia | 2 km |
| North Pointe Estates PB Section 8 | Columbia | 2.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Columbia
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Central Housing 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 Central Housing?
Residents report average rents near $370/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 Central Housing?
Contact the management office at 2211 Read 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.