Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Columbus, MS
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Columbus with roughly 1,534 assisted units — including 14 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $310 to $585 per month. Median reported wait: about 5 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Columbus
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Columbus
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wash Ter-t.v. James Ter Public Housing | 379 | $374 | 3 mo |
| Yorkville Public Housing | 215 | $322 | 5 mo |
| Castle Oak Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Gen Wm Roberts Terr Public Housing | 100 | $310 | 16 mo |
| Greentree Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $365 | — |
| Cypress Park Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Columbus Heights Subdivision LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Trinity Place PB Section 8 | 75 | $585 | — |
| Eastbrooke Apartments LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Eastbrooke Apts PB Section 8 | 60 | $369 | — |
| Hargrove Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Trinity Terrace PB Section 8 | 40 | $373 | — |
| Gateway Commons §202 Senior | 39 | $367 | — |
| Lowndes Properties I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Lowndes Properties Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Columbus Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Lowndes Properties Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Providence Two LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| Providence Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Oak Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Greentree Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $365 | — |
| Cypress Park Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Columbus Heights Subdivision LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Trinity Place PB Section 8 | 75 | $585 | — |
| Eastbrooke Apts PB Section 8 | 60 | $369 | — |
| Hargrove Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Trinity Terrace PB Section 8 | 40 | $373 | — |
| Lowndes Properties I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Lowndes Properties Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Columbus Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Lowndes Properties Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Providence Two LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| Providence Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wash Ter-t.v. James Ter Public Housing | 379 | $374 | 3 mo |
| Yorkville Public Housing | 215 | $322 | 5 mo |
| Gen Wm Roberts Terr Public Housing | 100 | $310 | 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbrooke Apartments LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Lowndes County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lowndes County: studio $738, 1-BR $743, 2-BR $872, 3-BR $1,195, 4-BR $1,263.
Full FMR table for Lowndes 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
- Jackson, MS
- Gulfport, MS
- Tupelo, MS
- Hattiesburg, MS
- Meridian, MS
- Vicksburg, MS
- Greenwood, MS
- Biloxi, MS
- Laurel, MS
- Canton, MS
- Southaven, MS
- Clarksdale, MS
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.