Palmetto Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 Columbia, SC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Palmetto Terrace is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Columbia, SC with 41 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $226/month on average.
41
total units
95%
occupancy
$226
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 3021 Howell Ct, Columbia, SC 29203 Map → |
| Average household income | $9,884/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,324/yr |
| People per unit | 3 |
| Moved in within last year | 26% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
How to apply at Palmetto Terrace
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 3021 Howell Ct, 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 (~$226/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lorick Place LIHTC | Columbia | 0.8 km |
| Arrington Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 0.8 km |
| T S Martin Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 0.8 km |
| Central Housing Public Housing | Columbia | 1.1 km |
| North Pointe Estates PB Section 8 | Columbia | 1.1 km |
| The Pointe at Elmwood LIHTC | Columbia | 1.1 km |
| Celia Saxon I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 1.1 km |
| Celia Saxon Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Palmetto Terrace 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 Palmetto Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $226/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 Palmetto Terrace?
Contact the management office at 3021 Howell Ct 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.