Gable Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8 Columbia, SC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Gable Oaks is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Columbia, SC with 60 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $266/month on average.
60
total units
95%
occupancy
$266
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 901 Colleton St, Columbia, SC 29203 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,732/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,926/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 25% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 4% |
How to apply at Gable Oaks
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 901 Colleton St, 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 (~$266/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillandale, Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 0.8 km |
| Willow Run Apartments PB Section 8 | Columbia | 0.8 km |
| Willow Lakes Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 0.8 km |
| Prescott Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | Columbia | 0.8 km |
| Capital Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 1.4 km |
| North Pointe Estates PB Section 8 | Columbia | 2.2 km |
| Bay Berry Mews LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 2.4 km |
| Grand Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Gable Oaks 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 Gable Oaks?
Residents report average rents near $266/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 Gable Oaks?
Contact the management office at 901 Colleton St 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.