Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Columbia, MO
There are 31 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Columbia with roughly 1,452 assisted units — including 13 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 25 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $268 to $412 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Columbia
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Columbia
Section 8 apartments in Columbia (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Parker Apartments With Paquin Tow LIHTCPB Section 8 | 284 | — | — |
| Oak Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 147 | — | — |
| Columbia Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 121 | $333 | — |
| Lakewood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 91 | $315 | — |
| Bear Creek Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Bryant Walkway LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Gentry Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Sinclair Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Boone County Special Needs Affordable Ho LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Claudell Lane Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
| Mid-missouri Veterans Campus LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Edenton Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Freedom House PB Section 8 | 13 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Columbia
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Wrench Public Housing | 50 | $412 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Columbia
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Tiger Apts LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Hanover Place LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Bethel Ridge Ii LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| Sinclair Estates Ii LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| North Hampton Place LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Hanover Village Lp LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Bethel Ridge LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
| North Hampton Village Lp LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
| Claudell Lane Homes LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Hanover Gardens LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Hanover Estates LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Hanover Estates Ii LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Hanover Estates Iii LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Boone County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Boone County: studio $800, 1-BR $1,011, 2-BR $1,160, 3-BR $1,573, 4-BR $1,861.
Full FMR table for Boone County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Columbia
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Kansas City, MO
- St Louis, MO
- Saint Louis, MO
- Springfield, MO
- Independence, MO
- Joplin, MO
- Saint Joseph, MO
- Jefferson City, MO
- Poplar Bluff, MO
- St Joseph, MO
- Grandview, MO
- Branson, MO
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.