Columbus Housing Authority

1000 Wynnton Rd., Columbus, GA, 31906
(706) 571-2800



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About Columbus Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia (HACG) was created in 1938 when the City Council of Columbus, Georgia approved an enabling resolution as provided by Georgia law. HACG was the fourth public housing authority to be organized in Georgia. Under Georgia law, housing authorities are public bodies corporate and politic. As such, housing authorities are independent and autonomous entities. They are not a part of the city or county government. HACG was created to provide affordable housing to low income families in Columbus, Georgia.

HACG is directed by a seven-member board of commissioners appointed by the mayor, one of which is also a public housing resident. Board members serve for five year terms, except the resident commissioner, who serves a one-year term. When the terms expire, the mayor either reappoints the member for another term or replaces the member with another person.

HACG provides assisted housing primarily through two programs: Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program.


Mission Statement

The mission of The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia is to be the foremost provider of quality, affordable housing in the Columbus region by developing, revitalizing and managing contemporary housing communities.

Program Summary for Columbus Housing Authority

Columbus Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Columbus Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 2,299 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Columbus Housing Authority administered a total of 2,456 Section 8 Vouchers. Columbus Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Columbus Housing Authority is located at 1000 Wynnton Rd., Columbus, GA, 31906 and serves the city of Columbus. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Columbus Housing Authority at, (706) 571-2800 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Columbus Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 15
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 2,456
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 2,299
Waiting list for the Columbus Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Muscogee County, GA

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Muscogee County, GA:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $21,850
  • $24,950
  • $28,050
  • $31,150
  • $33,650
  • $36,150
  • $38,650
  • $41,150
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $13,100
  • $17,240
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $38,650
  • $41,150
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $34,900
  • $39,900
  • $44,900
  • $49,850
  • $53,850
  • $57,850
  • $61,850
  • $65,850

2017 Fair Market Rents for Muscogee County, GA

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Muscogee County, GA:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$605 $648 $777 $1082 $1369



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Phenix City Housing Authority Phenix City Housing Authority Phenix City AL 772 925 Open 1.27 Miles Contact
Harris County Housing Authority Harris County Housing Authority Hamilton GA N/A N/A Open 20.95 Miles Contact
Opelika Housing Authority Opelika Housing Authority Opelika AL 515 641 Open 25.99 Miles Contact
Valley Housing Authority Valley Housing Authority Valley AL N/A N/A Open 26.24 Miles Contact
Buena Vista Housing authority Buena Vista Housing authority Buena Vista GA N/A N/A Open 28.86 Miles Contact
Lanett Housing Authority Lanett Housing Authority Lanett AL N/A N/A Open 30.47 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Columbus Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
2,299
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Muscogee County Quick Facts

Population: 200,887
Persons Per Household: 2.53
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 29.8%
Homeownership Rate: 52.6%
Housing Units: 83,270
Yearly Income Per Person: $22,856
Median Household Income: $41,339