Countryside Acres Public Housing Columbus, KS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Countryside Acres is a Public Housing community in Columbus, KS with 20 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $313/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 3 months.
20
total units
100%
occupancy
$313
avg resident rent
3 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 910 S Florida Ave, Columbus, KS 66725 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,797/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,266/yr |
| People per unit | 3 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 5% |
How to apply at Countryside Acres
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 910 S Florida 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 (~$313/mo average here).
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- Columbus Seniors LIHTCPB Section 8
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Countryside Acres have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Countryside Acres?
Residents report average rents near $313/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 Countryside Acres?
Contact the management office at 910 S Florida 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.