Housing authoritiesSCHOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA is based in Columbia, Richland County, SC and administers 4,775 Section 8 vouchers and 1,277 public housing units.
HUD PHA code SC002. Program type: Combined. Households served: 5,284. Occupancy: 87%. ZIP codes served: 25.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (High-Rise/Garden/Apartment), effective 2026-10-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $29 | $35 | $39 | $43 | $48 |
| Heating (Electric) | $13 | $15 | $19 | $23 | $27 |
| Heating (Heat Pump) | $11 | $13 | $16 | $17 | $19 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $6 | $6 | $10 | $12 | $17 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $6 | $7 | $10 | $13 | $16 |
| Other Electric | $21 | $25 | $35 | $45 | $54 |
| Air Conditioning | $14 | $17 | $23 | $30 | $37 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $12 | $15 | $21 | $29 | $35 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $13 | $15 | $20 | $24 | $28 |
| Water | $27 | $28 | $36 | $44 | $52 |
| Sewer | $49 | $49 | $51 | $53 | $55 |
| Electric Service Charge | $47 | $47 | $47 | $47 | $47 |
| Gas Service Charge | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
| Range/Microwave | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 |
| Refrigerator | $16 | $16 | $16 | $16 | $16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29016 | $1,080 | $1,230 | $1,340 | $1,690 | $1,920 |
| 29036 | $1,470 | $1,670 | $1,820 | $2,300 | $2,610 |
| 29044 | $930 | $1,050 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,720 |
| 29045 | $1,130 | $1,190 | $1,330 | $1,640 | $1,980 |
| 29052 | $930 | $1,050 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,720 |
| 29061 | $1,080 | $1,230 | $1,340 | $1,690 | $1,980 |
| 29063 | $1,360 | $1,540 | $1,680 | $2,120 | $2,400 |
| 29075 | $930 | $1,050 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,720 |
| 29078 | $930 | $1,050 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,720 |
| 29130 | $930 | $1,050 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,720 |
| 29177 | $1,440 | $1,640 | $1,780 | $2,250 | $2,560 |
| 29180 | $930 | $1,050 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,720 |
| 29201 | $1,330 | $1,510 | $1,640 | $2,070 | $2,350 |
| 29203 | $970 | $1,100 | $1,200 | $1,510 | $1,720 |
| 29204 | $930 | $1,050 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,720 |
| 29205 | $1,030 | $1,170 | $1,270 | $1,600 | $1,820 |
| 29206 | $1,160 | $1,310 | $1,430 | $1,800 | $2,050 |
| 29207 | $1,040 | $1,160 | $1,270 | $1,600 | $1,840 |
| 29208 | $1,330 | $1,510 | $1,640 | $2,070 | $2,350 |
| 29209 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,330 | $1,680 | $1,900 |
| 29210 | $1,040 | $1,190 | $1,290 | $1,630 | $1,850 |
| 29212 | $1,160 | $1,310 | $1,430 | $1,800 | $2,050 |
| 29223 | $1,070 | $1,210 | $1,320 | $1,660 | $1,890 |
| 29225 | $1,330 | $1,510 | $1,640 | $2,070 | $2,350 |
| 29229 | $1,330 | $1,520 | $1,650 | $2,080 | $2,390 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
1917 Harden St, Columbia, SC 29204
Phone: (803) 254-3886
Email updates
About HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Columbia manages 1,277 public housing units and administers 4,775 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 5,284 households. With an occupancy rate of 87%, the authority operates a combined program, providing both housing units and rental assistance to residents in Richland County.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City of Columbia ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Columbia area, notably outpacing the Housing Authority of the City of Cayce, which does not offer any Section 8 vouchers. On a statewide level, it holds the top position among the 34 authorities that provide Section 8 vouchers, underscoring its significant role in housing assistance.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,170 to $1,880, with an average of $1,435. This is higher than the state average of $1,262. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 29036 at $1,880, while the lowest is in ZIP code 29078 at $1,170.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Housing Authority of the City of CayceColumbia, SC
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.