Columbia House PB Section 8 Vancouver, WA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Columbia House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Vancouver, WA with 151 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $414/month on average.
151
total units
98%
occupancy
$414
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 130 W 24th St, Vancouver, WA 98660 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,532/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,564/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 95% |
How to apply at Columbia House
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 130 W 24th St, Vancouver; 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 (~$414/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 15 West Apartments LIHTC | Vancouver | 1.1 km |
| Smith Tower PB Section 8 | Vancouver | 1.1 km |
| 13 West Apartments LIHTC | Vancouver | 1.1 km |
| Knights of Pythias Retirement Cente PB Section 8 | Vancouver | 1.1 km |
| Miles Terrace LIHTC | Vancouver | 1.1 km |
| Lewis & Clark Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Vancouver | 1.1 km |
| Lewis + Clark Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Vancouver | 1.1 km |
| Esther Short Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Vancouver | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Columbia House have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Columbia House?
Residents report average rents near $414/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 Columbia House?
Contact the management office at 130 W 24th St in Vancouver. 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.