Ralston Towers PB Section 8 Columbus, GA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ralston Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Columbus, GA with 223 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $275/month on average.
223
total units
90%
occupancy
$275
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 211 12th St, Columbus, GA 31901 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,515/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,255/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 24% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Ralston Towers
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 211 12th 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 (~$275/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverview Public Housing | Phenix City | 0.8 km |
| Btw - Chapman Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbus | 1.1 km |
| Mill Village LIHTC | Columbus | 1.1 km |
| Edison Lane Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbus | 1.1 km |
| Liberty Garden Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbus | 1.1 km |
| Douglas Public Housing | Phenix City | 1.7 km |
| Nicholson Terrace LIHTC | Columbus | 1.7 km |
| Columbus Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbus | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ralston Towers 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 Ralston Towers?
Residents report average rents near $275/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 Ralston Towers?
Contact the management office at 211 12th 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.