Forest at Columbia LIHTCPB Section 8 Decatur, GA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Forest at Columbia is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Decatur, GA with 161 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

161
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address2505 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30034 Map →
Placed in service2001

How to apply at Forest at Columbia

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 2505 Columbia Dr, Decatur; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in Decatur

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Magnolia Circle LIHTCPB Section 8Decatur1.7 km
The Fullerton LIHTCAtlanta (fulton)2.4 km
Allegre Point Senior Resident §202 SeniorDecatur2.8 km
Bolden Pines LIHTCPB Section 8Decatur2.8 km
Bolden Pines LIHTCPB Section 8Decatur2.8 km
Candler Forest LIHTCPB Section 8Decatur3.4 km
Candler Forrest LIHTCPB Section 8Decatur3.4 km
Swift Creek LIHTCDecatur3.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Forest at Columbia have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Forest at Columbia?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Forest at Columbia?
Contact the management office at 2505 Columbia Dr in Decatur. 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.