Heritage House Public Housing Columbus, NE
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Heritage House is a Public Housing community in Columbus, NE with 84 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $436/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 17 months.
84
total units
98%
occupancy
$436
avg resident rent
17 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 155 South Rd, Columbus, NE 68601 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,237/yr |
| Average personal income | $20,038/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 55% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 95% |
How to apply at Heritage House
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 155 South 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 (~$436/mo average here).
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- Columbus Place Apartments PB Section 8
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- Columbus Cherry Creek LIHTC
- Westport Apts LIHTC
- Arbor Place LIHTC
- Christopher Court Apts LIHTC
- Oakwood Estates LIHTC
- Pinnacle Apts of Columbus LIHTC
- Village Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbus | 1.4 km |
| Briarwood Apts LIHTC | Columbus | 1.7 km |
| Timber Ridge Apts LIHTC | Columbus | 1.7 km |
| Ili Lift,inc. §811 | Columbus | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Heritage House 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 Heritage House?
Residents report average rents near $436/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 Heritage House?
Contact the management office at 155 South 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.