Heritage Woods Public Housing Columbus, IN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Heritage Woods is a Public Housing community in Columbus, IN with 157 units reporting 68% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $433/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 43 months.
157
total units
68%
occupancy
$433
avg resident rent
43 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 222 Sycamore St, Columbus, IN 47201 Map → |
| Average household income | $26,215/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,469/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 59% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 80% |
| One-bedroom share | 23% |
How to apply at Heritage Woods
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 222 Sycamore St, 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 (~$433/mo average here).
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- Ashford Park LIHTC
- Arbors at Waters Edge LIHTCPB Section 8
- Fox Pointe Place LIHTC
- Canterbury House Apts - Columbus LIHTCPB Section 8
- Fairington Columbus PB Section 8
- Foxpointe Commons LIHTC
- Vivera Senior Living of Columbus LIHTC
- The Villas PB Section 8
- Cambridge Square, Inc. PB Section 8
- Cambridge Square Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Armory - 2 LIHTC | Columbus | 1.1 km |
| United Senior Residences LIHTC | Columbus | 1.4 km |
| Gateway Apartments LIHTC | Columbus | 1.4 km |
| Booth Manor - Columbus §202 Senior | Columbus | 1.7 km |
| Prestwick Square Apts of Columbus I LIHTC | Columbus | 2.5 km |
| Prestwick Square Apts of Columbus Ii LIHTC | Columbus | 2.5 km |
| Gladstone Apartments LIHTC | Columbus | 2.8 km |
| Heritage Woods Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbus | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Heritage Woods 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 Woods?
Residents report average rents near $433/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 Woods?
Contact the management office at 222 Sycamore St 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.