Columbia Square East PB Section 8 Grand Forks, ND
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Columbia Square East is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Grand Forks, ND with 54 units reporting 78% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $306/month on average.
54
total units
78%
occupancy
$306
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 502 N 48th St, Grand Forks, ND 58203 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,874/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,298/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 30% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 98% |
How to apply at Columbia Square East
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 502 N 48th St, Grand Forks; 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 (~$306/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Homes §811 | Grand Forks | 0.8 km |
| Harvest Lodge §811 | Grand Forks | 0.8 km |
| Winterland LIHTCPB Section 8 | Grand Forks | 1.4 km |
| Winterland I Apartments LIHTC | Grand Forks | 1.4 km |
| Linden Place Apartments §811 | Grand Forks | 3.4 km |
| Dakota Square Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Grand Forks | 3.7 km |
| Jackson Flats Community LIHTC | Grand Forks | 3.7 km |
| Primrose Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Grand Forks | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Columbia Square East 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 Square East?
Residents report average rents near $306/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 Square East?
Contact the management office at 502 N 48th St in Grand Forks. 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.