Columbus Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Columbus, GA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Columbus Gardens Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Columbus, GA with 116 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $297/month on average.
116
total units
94%
occupancy
$297
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 425 3rd Ave, Columbus, GA 31901 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,315/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,315/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Columbus Gardens Apartments
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 425 3rd Ave, Columbus; 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 (~$297/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Btw - Chapman Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbus | 1.1 km |
| Edison Lane Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbus | 1.1 km |
| Liberty Garden Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbus | 1.1 km |
| Riverview Public Housing | Phenix City | 2.4 km |
| Douglas Public Housing | Phenix City | 2.8 km |
| Farley Homes LIHTC | Columbus | 2.8 km |
| Nicholson Terrace LIHTC | Columbus | 2.8 km |
| Edmond Estates PB Section 8 | Phenix City | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Columbus Gardens Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). 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 Columbus Gardens Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $297/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 Columbus Gardens Apartments?
Contact the management office at 425 3rd Ave in Columbus. 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.