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Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia
Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia is based in Columbus, Muscogee County, GA and administers 4,132 Section 8 vouchers and 243 public housing units.
HUD PHA code GA004. Program type: Combined. Households served: 3,495. Occupancy: 79%. ZIP codes served: 11.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-10-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31801 | $936 | $962 | $1,102 | $1,525 | $1,703 |
| 31808 | $1,128 | $1,158 | $1,333 | $1,772 | $2,063 |
| 31820 | $1,128 | $1,158 | $1,333 | $1,772 | $2,063 |
| 31829 | $1,128 | $1,158 | $1,333 | $1,772 | $2,063 |
| 31901 | $1,128 | $1,158 | $1,333 | $1,772 | $2,063 |
| 31903 | $1,128 | $1,158 | $1,333 | $1,772 | $2,063 |
| 31904 | $1,128 | $1,158 | $1,333 | $1,772 | $2,063 |
| 31905 | $1,128 | $1,158 | $1,333 | $1,772 | $2,063 |
| 31906 | $1,128 | $1,158 | $1,333 | $1,772 | $2,063 |
| 31907 | $1,128 | $1,158 | $1,333 | $1,772 | $2,063 |
| 31909 | $1,128 | $1,158 | $1,333 | $1,772 | $2,063 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31801 | $850 | $870 | $1,000 | $1,350 | $1,550 |
| 31808 | $1,520 | $1,560 | $1,800 | $2,390 | $2,790 |
| 31820 | $1,540 | $1,580 | $1,820 | $2,420 | $2,820 |
| 31829 | $1,080 | $1,100 | $1,270 | $1,700 | $1,970 |
| 31901 | $910 | $930 | $1,070 | $1,420 | $1,660 |
| 31903 | $850 | $870 | $1,000 | $1,330 | $1,550 |
| 31904 | $1,110 | $1,140 | $1,310 | $1,740 | $2,030 |
| 31905 | $1,480 | $1,520 | $1,750 | $2,330 | $2,710 |
| 31906 | $900 | $920 | $1,060 | $1,410 | $1,640 |
| 31907 | $1,160 | $1,190 | $1,370 | $1,820 | $2,120 |
| 31909 | $1,400 | $1,430 | $1,650 | $2,190 | $2,550 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia
1000 Wynnton Rd, Columbus, GA 31906
Phone: (706) 571-2800
Email updates
About Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia
Overview
The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia (HAOG) operates 243 public housing units and administers 4,132 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 3,495 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 79% and operates a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
HAOG ranks fifth in the state of Georgia in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 21 authorities. This places it among the larger voucher providers in the state, reflecting its significant role in housing assistance for the Muscogee County area.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area served by HAOG ranges from $1,000 to $1,630, with an average of $1,268. This is slightly below the state average of $1,346. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 31905 at $1,630, while the lowest is in ZIP code 31906 at $1,000.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.