Palmetto Terrace Ii PB Section 8 Columbia, SC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Palmetto Terrace Ii is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Columbia, SC with 71 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $301/month on average.
71
total units
96%
occupancy
$301
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3021 Howell Ct, Columbia, SC 29203 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,911/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,505/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 32% |
How to apply at Palmetto Terrace Ii
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- 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 (~$301/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 Ii have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Palmetto Terrace Ii?
Residents report average rents near $301/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 Ii?
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.