Ensor Forest PB Section 8 Columbia, SC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ensor Forest is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Columbia, SC with 69 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $379/month on average.
69
total units
97%
occupancy
$379
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 4501 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,745/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,296/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at Ensor Forest
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 4501 Monticello Rd, Columbia; 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 (~$379/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 0.8 km |
| Cypress Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 0.8 km |
| Veranda at North Main LIHTC | Columbia | 1.1 km |
| Lorick Place LIHTC | Columbia | 1.4 km |
| North Pointe Estates PB Section 8 | Columbia | 1.7 km |
| Village at River's Edge LIHTC | Columbia | 2 km |
| Palmetto Terrace Ii PB Section 8 | Columbia | 2 km |
| Palmetto Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ensor Forest 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 Ensor Forest?
Residents report average rents near $379/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 Ensor Forest?
Contact the management office at 4501 Monticello Rd in Columbia. 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.