Gen Wm Roberts Terr Public Housing Columbus, MS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Gen Wm Roberts Terr is a Public Housing community in Columbus, MS with 100 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $310/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 16 months.
100
total units
96%
occupancy
$310
avg resident rent
16 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 247 William Roberts Rd, Columbus, MS 39702 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,296/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,171/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 42% |
How to apply at Gen Wm Roberts Terr
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 247 William Roberts Rd, 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 (~$310/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Terrace PB Section 8 | Columbus | 1.4 km |
| Gateway Commons §202 Senior | Columbus | 2.4 km |
| Lowndes Properties I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbus | 2.4 km |
| Lowndes Properties Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbus | 2.4 km |
| Lowndes Properties Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbus | 2.4 km |
| Columbus Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbus | 4.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Gen Wm Roberts Terr 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 Gen Wm Roberts Terr?
Residents report average rents near $310/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 Gen Wm Roberts Terr?
Contact the management office at 247 William Roberts Rd 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.