Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Columbus, NE
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Columbus with roughly 472 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $352 to $436 per month. Median reported wait: about 17 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Columbus
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Columbus
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage House Public Housing | 84 | $436 | 17 mo |
| Columbian Village PB Section 8 | 62 | $352 | — |
| Columbus Place Apartments PB Section 8 | 60 | $357 | — |
| Frc Housing LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Columbus Cherry Creek LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Westport Apts LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Arbor Place LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Christopher Court Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Oakwood Estates LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Pinnacle Apts of Columbus LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Village Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Jackson Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Briarwood Apts LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Ili Lift,inc. §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Timber Ridge Apts LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbian Village PB Section 8 | 62 | $352 | — |
| Columbus Place Apartments PB Section 8 | 60 | $357 | — |
| Jackson Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
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 House Public Housing | 84 | $436 | 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frc Housing LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Columbus Cherry Creek LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Westport Apts LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Arbor Place LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Christopher Court Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Oakwood Estates LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Pinnacle Apts of Columbus LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Village Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Briarwood Apts LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Timber Ridge Apts LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Platte County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Platte County: studio $736, 1-BR $809, 2-BR $1,061, 3-BR $1,399, 4-BR $1,405.
Full FMR table for Platte 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
- Omaha, NE
- Lincoln, NE
- Grand Island, NE
- Bellevue, NE
- Kearney, NE
- North Platte, NE
- Hastings, NE
- Norfolk, NE
- South Sioux City, NE
- Fremont, NE
- Papillion, NE
- La Vista, NE
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.