St Peters Apartments PB Section 8 Columbia, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
St Peters Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Columbia, PA with 126 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $463/month on average.
126
total units
98%
occupancy
$463
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 Union St, Columbia, PA 17512 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,168/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,259/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 61% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at St Peters Apartments
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 400 Union St, 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 (~$463/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Columbia
- Trinity House PB Section 8
- Oak Hollow South Oswego Village PB Section 8
- Water Tower LIHTCPB Section 8
- Rivercrest Apts LIHTC
- Oak Hollow Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mountville | 4.3 km |
| Sylvan Hollow Apartments §202 Senior | Mountville | 4.3 km |
| Summit Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mountville | 4.3 km |
| Sylvan Hollow Apartments §202 Senior | Mountville | 4.3 km |
| Marietta Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Marietta | 4.7 km |
| Marietta Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Marietta | 4.7 km |
| Manor Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mountville | 6.8 km |
| Three Center Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Maytown | 8.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Columbia
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does St Peters Apartments 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 St Peters Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $463/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 St Peters Apartments?
Contact the management office at 400 Union St 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.