Columbia Tower PB Section 8 San Diego, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Columbia Tower is a Project-Based Section 8 community in San Diego, CA with 148 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $360/month on average.
148
total units
99%
occupancy
$360
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 904 State St, San Diego, CA 92101 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,152/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,038/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 100% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Columbia Tower
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 904 State St, San Diego; 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 (~$360/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Columbia Tower 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 Tower?
Residents report average rents near $360/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 Tower?
Contact the management office at 904 State St in San Diego. 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.