The Carolina, Alp PB Section 8 Columbia, SC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Carolina, Alp is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Columbia, SC with 70 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $378/month on average.
70
total units
99%
occupancy
$378
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3201 Meadowlark Dr, Columbia, SC 29204 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,816/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,350/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 98% |
How to apply at The Carolina, Alp
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 3201 Meadowlark Dr, 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 (~$378/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Berry Mews LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 0.8 km |
| Capital Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 1.4 km |
| Arrington Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 1.4 km |
| T S Martin Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 1.4 km |
| North Pointe Estates PB Section 8 | Columbia | 1.7 km |
| Palmetto Terrace Ii PB Section 8 | Columbia | 2 km |
| Palmetto Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 2 km |
| Prescott Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | Columbia | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Carolina, Alp 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 The Carolina, Alp?
Residents report average rents near $378/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 The Carolina, Alp?
Contact the management office at 3201 Meadowlark Dr 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.