Program: Combined · Public housing units: 1,277 · Section 8 vouchers: 4,775 · Households served: 5,284 · Occupancy: 87% · ZIP codes served: 25
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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