Wescott Place LIHTCPB Section 8 Columbia, SC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Wescott Place is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Columbia, SC with 48 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 5608 Wescott Rd, Columbia, SC 29212 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 48 |
| Placed in service | 2013 |
How to apply at Wescott Place
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 5608 Wescott 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.
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| River Oaks Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 0.8 km |
| Ahepa 284 Phase Ii §202 Senior | Columbia | 1.7 km |
| Ahepa 284 Iii Apartments §202 Senior | Columbia | 1.7 km |
| Cooper's Trace LIHTC | Columbia | 2.4 km |
| Cinnaberry Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Irmo | 2.4 km |
| Sandstone §811 | Columbia | 2.5 km |
| Palmetto Pointe Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 2.8 km |
| Lakeside Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Columbia
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Wescott Place have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Wescott Place?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Wescott Place?
Contact the management office at 5608 Wescott 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.