Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Columbus, IN

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Bartholomew County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2023 in Columbus, IN.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Bartholomew County, IN$95,300Very Low Income (50%)$41,150$45,700$49,400$53,050$56,700
Extremely Low Income (30%)$24,860$30,000$35,140$40,280$45,420
Low Income (80%) $65,800$73,100$78,950$84,800$90,650

HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Columbus, IN

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Columbus, IN. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Columbus, IN Bartholomew County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$825Estimated $247.50 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$953Estimated $285.90 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1237Estimated $371.10 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1408Estimated $422.40 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Columbus, IN

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

United Senior Residences

1500 13th St
Columbus, IN - 47201
Total Apartment Units: 63

Wexford Of Taylorsville

9055 Wexford Ct
Columbus, IN - 47201
Total Apartment Units: 32

Heritage Woods Phase Ii

801 Mcclure Rd
Columbus, IN - 47201
Total Apartment Units: 22
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 22
2 Bedroom apartments 22
Years In Service Since: 1990

Foxpointe Commons

4740 Fox Trail Ln
Columbus, IN - 47203
Total Apartment Units: 120
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 120
1 Bedroom apartments 36
2 Bedroom apartments 84
Years In Service Since: 1993

Larae Apartments

2469 W Larae Ave
Columbus, IN - 47201
Total Apartment Units: 28
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 28
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 1993

Prestwick Square Apartments Of Columbus I

420 Wint Ln
Columbus, IN - 47201
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
2 Bedroom apartments 26
3 Bedroom apartments 14
Years In Service Since: 1993

Fox Pointe Place

4735 Fox Trail Ln
Columbus, IN - 47203
Total Apartment Units: 148
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 148
Years In Service Since: 1994

Prestwick Square Apartments Of Columbus Ii

420 Wint Ln
Columbus, IN - 47201
Total Apartment Units: 28
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 28
2 Bedroom apartments 14
3 Bedroom apartments 14
Years In Service Since: 1994

Armory - 2

646 Franklin St
Columbus, IN - 47201
Total Apartment Units: 25
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 25
1 Bedroom apartments 21
Years In Service Since: 1996

Canterbury House Apartments - Columbus

3501 Nicholas Ln
Columbus, IN - 47203
Total Apartment Units: 144
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 144
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 72
3 Bedroom apartments 42
4 Bedroom apartments 14
Years In Service Since: 2004

Arbors At Waters Edge

4060 N 150 W
Columbus, IN - 47201
Total Apartment Units: 152
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 152
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 80
3 Bedroom apartments 40
4 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2006

Cambridge Square Apartments

3301 Mckinley Ave
Columbus, IN - 47201
Total Apartment Units: 69
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 69
1 Bedroom apartments 24
2 Bedroom apartments 26
3 Bedroom apartments 15
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Gateway Apartments

1100 Phoenix Court
Columbus, IN - 47201
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
2 Bedroom apartments 36
3 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Columbus, IN

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Bartholomew County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Dogwood Place

730 Schnier Drive
Columbus, IN - 47201
Phone: 812-378-4559
Total Apartment Units: 14
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Booth Manor Columbus

2525 Illinois Ave
Columbus, IN - 47201
Phone: 812-372-7173
Total Apartment Units: 20
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Mapleview Apartments

2999 9th St
Columbus, IN - 47201
Phone: 812-378-4559
Total Apartment Units: 21
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Lincoln Village Cooperative I

5135 N. Lincoln Village Drive
Columbus, IN - 47203
Phone: (812) 376-0338
Total Apartment Units: 50
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Lincoln Village Cooperative Iv

5135 N. Lincoln Village Drive
Columbus, IN - 47203
Phone: (812) 376-0338
Total Apartment Units: 50
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Lincoln Village Cooperative Ii

5135 N. Lincoln Village Drive
Columbus, IN - 47203
Phone: (812) 376-0338
Total Apartment Units: 50
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Lincoln Village Cooperative Iii

5135 N. Lincoln Village Drive
Columbus, IN - 47203
Phone: (812) 376-0338
Total Apartment Units: 56
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Indiana House

2650 Fox Pointe Dr
Columbus, IN - 47203
Phone: 812-378-4559
Total Apartment Units: 8
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Villas Apartments

4101 Waycross Dr
Columbus, IN - 47203
Phone: 812-379-1225
Total Apartment Units: 99
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Fairington Apartments Columbus

2351 Fairington Ct
Columbus, IN - 47203
Phone: 812-376-8836
Total Apartment Units: 136
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Cambridge Square Inc

3301 Mckinley Ave
Columbus, IN - 47201
Phone: 812-372-8562
Total Apartment Units: 70
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Briarwood Apartments Columbus

2350 Thornybrook Dr
Columbus, IN - 47203
Phone: 812-376-9727
Total Apartment Units: 160
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

All Saints Community

5400 Yellowwood Dr
Columbus, IN - 47203
Phone: 812-378-9099
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in IN?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.