River Oaks Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 Columbia, SC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
River Oaks Apts. is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Columbia, SC with 100 units reporting 85% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $309/month on average.
100
total units
85%
occupancy
$309
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 5324 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29212 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,705/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,507/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 32% |
How to apply at River Oaks Apts.
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 5324 Bush River Rd, 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 (~$309/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wescott Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 0.8 km |
| Ahepa 284 Phase Ii §202 Senior | Columbia | 0.8 km |
| Ahepa 284 Iii Apartments §202 Senior | Columbia | 0.8 km |
| Lakeside Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 2.8 km |
| Cooper's Trace LIHTC | Columbia | 2.8 km |
| Cinnaberry Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Irmo | 2.8 km |
| Palmetto Pointe Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 3.4 km |
| Harbison Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does River Oaks Apts. 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 River Oaks Apts.?
Residents report average rents near $309/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 River Oaks Apts.?
Contact the management office at 5324 Bush River Rd 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.