Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Columbus, IN
There are 31 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Columbus with roughly 2,090 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 17 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $318 to $499 per month. Median reported wait: about 43 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Columbus
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Columbus
Section 8 apartments in Columbus (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbors at Waters Edge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 152 | — | — |
| Canterbury House Apts - Columbus LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Fairington Columbus PB Section 8 | 136 | $388 | — |
| The Villas PB Section 8 | 99 | — | — |
| Cambridge Square, Inc. PB Section 8 | 70 | $372 | — |
| Briarwood Columbus PB Section 8 | 32 | $410 | — |
| Heritage Woods Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Lincoln Vlg Ii PB Section 8 | 18 | $395 | — |
| Lincoln Vlg I PB Section 8 | 17 | $402 | — |
| Lincoln Vlg Iii PB Section 8 | 13 | — | — |
| Lincoln Vlg Iv PB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Columbus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Woods Public Housing | 157 | $433 | 43 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Columbus
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Park LIHTC | 294 | — | — |
| Fox Pointe Place LIHTC | 148 | — | — |
| Foxpointe Commons LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Vivera Senior Living of Columbus LIHTC | 114 | — | — |
| Cambridge Square Apts LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| United Senior Residences LIHTC | 63 | — | — |
| Gateway Apartments LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Gladstone Apartments LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Prestwick Square Apts of Columbus I LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| The Lofts at Ashford LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Wexford of Taylorsville LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Larae Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Prestwick Square Apts of Columbus Ii LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Armory - 2 LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Bartholomew County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Bartholomew County: studio $1,233, 1-BR $1,257, 2-BR $1,415, 3-BR $1,697, 4-BR $2,000.
Full FMR table for Bartholomew County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Columbus
- 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
- Indianapolis, IN
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Gary, IN
- Evansville, IN
- South Bend, IN
- Bloomington, IN
- Lafayette, IN
- Elkhart, IN
- Kokomo, IN
- Muncie, IN
- Anderson, IN
- Scattered, IN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.