Section 8 apartments in Downtown, Columbus
Downtown is in the Downtown area, primarily within ZIP code 43215. Columbus is a mandatory Small-Area Fair Market Rent metro, so the Housing Choice Voucher payment standards below are specific to this ZIP.
No source-of-income protection in effect
No statewide SOI protection in Ohio. Some cities (Cincinnati, Cleveland) have local ordinances.
Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 43215
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,670 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,790 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,150 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,580 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,900 |
Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.
Payment standards by ZIP code in Downtown: 43215
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Governing PHA
Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
HUD PHA code OH001 · 15,413 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 880 E 11th Ave , Columbus , OH
- Phone
- 6144216000
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