Columbus Plaza PB Section 8 Butte, MT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Columbus Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Butte, MT with 115 units reporting 56% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $337/month on average.
115
total units
56%
occupancy
$337
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1515 Oregon Ave, Butte, MT 59701 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,261/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,035/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 98% |
How to apply at Columbus Plaza
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 1515 Oregon Ave, Butte; 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 (~$337/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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| Copper Ridge 4 LIHTC | Butte | 7.9 km |
| Copper Ridge 9 LIHTC | Butte | 7.9 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Columbus Plaza 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 Columbus Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $337/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 Plaza?
Contact the management office at 1515 Oregon Ave in Butte. 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.