Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Columbia, TN
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Columbia with roughly 1,496 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $249 to $402 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Columbia
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Columbia
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Acres & Southern Hills LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Creekside Acres PB Section 8 | 140 | $291 | — |
| Hampton Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | — | — |
| Cedar Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Cedar Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Northridge PB Section 8 | 105 | $308 | — |
| Northridge and Northridge Annex LIHTC | 105 | — | — |
| Columbia Meadows Apartments PB Section 8 | 95 | $360 | — |
| Foxhill Ridge Apartments LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Walker Court Apartments LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| River Highlands Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Hallmark at Columbia LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Stonebridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Carver House Apts LIHTC | 61 | — | — |
| Oakwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $339 | — |
| Colonial Village Apts PB Section 8 | 42 | $249 | — |
| Village of Hope §811 | 14 | $402 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Acres PB Section 8 | 140 | $291 | — |
| Hampton Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | — | — |
| Cedar Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Cedar Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Northridge PB Section 8 | 105 | $308 | — |
| Columbia Meadows Apartments PB Section 8 | 95 | $360 | — |
| River Highlands Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Hallmark at Columbia LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Stonebridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Oakwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $339 | — |
| Colonial Village Apts PB Section 8 | 42 | $249 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Acres & Southern Hills LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Northridge and Northridge Annex LIHTC | 105 | — | — |
| Foxhill Ridge Apartments LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Walker Court Apartments LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Carver House Apts LIHTC | 61 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Maury County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Maury County: studio $1,131, 1-BR $1,138, 2-BR $1,349, 3-BR $1,701, 4-BR $1,912.
Full FMR table for Maury 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
- Mt Pleasant, TN
- Memphis, TN
- Nashville, TN
- Knoxville, TN
- Chattanooga, TN
- Johnson City, TN
- Madison, TN
- Murfreesboro, TN
- Jackson, TN
- Kingsport, TN
- Cleveland, TN
- Clarksville, TN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.