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GENERAL
INFORMATION
Columbia Housing Authority currently
provides affordable housing to approximately 10,000 residents in the
Columbia Metropolitan area. There are over 1,800 units of housing for
families of low and moderate incomes.
Most of the properties are located near bus lines, schools, churches and
shopping facilities. On-site maintenance and management are provided for
residents in the larger communities. Additionally, City of Columbia Police
substations have been established in two communities: Gonzales Gardens and
Latimer Manor.
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APARTMENT
LISTINGS
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EASTOVER
HOUSING
The Eastover Housing Community is located
in the center of Eastover, S.C. on Lewis Scott Court. Its 67
units feature modern amenities such as solar powered heating.
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SENIOR HOUSING
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700 one-bedroom and efficiency units are available for seniors
(those over 50). CHA is in compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, and provisions are made to accommodate
handicapped persons at all communities. Units are conveniently
located near bus lines, churches and shopping facilities.
To Apply:
To apply for senior housing, a person must fill out a
pre-application card at the CHA Central Office, 1917 Harden
Street, in Columbia. Eligible applicants are placed on a waiting
list according to the time of application. The average waiting
period is three to six months for high rises and 12 to 18 months
for other communities.
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The next step is a screening
interview in which previous housing records, annual income,
financial responsibility, respect for others' property and
criminal record are considered in determining one's suitability
for housing. Other factors such as medical needs and where family
members live are also taken into account.
When an apartment becomes available,
the applicant is contacted by the community manager regarding rent
and security deposit payment.
In the high rise communities,
utilities are included in a resident's monthly rent. In other
apartment complexes, residents make arrangements for utility
service and are responsible for the monthly charges.
Resident Services
Program Coordinators, often with the help of residents' Community
Clubs, plan a wide variety of activities for senior residents.
Activities include field trips, museum tours, holiday dinners,
health screenings, arts and crafts, dances, cook-outs and exercise
classes.
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