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Full Resource Name:
Columbia Housing Authority
Address
201 Switzler Street
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 443-2556
Description:
Housing authority that provides services such as summer food programs, homebuyer/home purchase counseling, section 8/rental assistance program rental listings, public housing, section 8 housing choice vouchers, economic self sufficiency programs, and youth enrichment programs.
Hours:
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
September 5, 2025
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
201 Switzler Street
Columbia, MO 65203
Contacts
Randy Cole
Caitlin Hamons
Phone Numbers
Main
(573) 443-2556
Fax
(573) 443-0051
Legal Status:
Governmental
Services
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Description
Helps individuals become self-reliant, resourceful, and economically independent. Participants have the opportunity to start an escrow account and voluntarily enroll in the five year program which creates goals and a plan to become independent of government assistance.
Hours
By Appointment Only
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Must be living in Public Housing or hold Housing Choice Voucher
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call for an appointment
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
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Description
The HCV Homeownership program is designed to assist low-income homebuyers in purchasing a home. Instead of using voucher subsidy to help with the cost of rent, the homeownership options allows qualified homebuyers use voucher subsidy to pay a portion of monthly mortgage payments.
Hours
Monday through Friday: 8am to 5pm
Required Documents
Contact 573-443-2556 for more information.
Eligibility
Income Guidelines Apply
Fees
No Fees
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
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Description
Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) provides affordable housing to low-income families and individuals.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
- Photo ID - Social Security Card for all family members - Birth Certificates for children under 18 years
Eligibility
- Income Guidelines Apply - Criminal background checks are conducted and income eligibility is verified
Fees
No fees are required to apply - Minimum security deposit of at least $200 per unit plus first month's rent required to sign a lease - Residents must also be able to have utilities connected in their name
Intake Procedure
Call or visit website at www.columbiaha.com to apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
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Description
Operates 790 units of Project Base Voucher Housing.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
-p Photo ID - Social Security Card for all family members - Birth Certificates for children under 18 years
Eligibility
- Income Guidelines Apply - Criminal background checks are conducted and income eligibility is verified
Fees
No fees are required to apply - A security deposit plus first month's rent required to sign a lease - Residents must also be able to have utilities connected in their name
Intake Procedure
Call or visit website at www.columbiaha.com to apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
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Description
Operates Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. Families and individuals pay 30% of their adjusted household income for rent.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
- Photo ID - Social Security Card for all family members - Birth Certificates for children under 18 years
Eligibility
- Income Guidelines Apply - Criminal background checks are conducted and income eligibility is verified
Fees
- No fees are required to apply - Minimum security deposit of at least $200 per unit plus first month's rent required to sign a lease - Residents must also be able to have utilities connected in their name
Intake Procedure
- Call or visit website at www.columbiaha.com to apply
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
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Description
Summer Food Service Site at Moving Ahead Program located at 301 North Providence, Columbia, Missouri.
Hours
Mon-Fri 2:30pm to 6:30pm every day that Columbia Public Schools are in session and Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:30pm, except on holidays or when Columbia Public Schools are not in session during July.
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Walk in for Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
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Description
Community-based after-school program providing daily tutoring/homework assistance, fun and academically-oriented recreational activities. Held at the J.W. "Blind" Boone Community Center at 301 North Providence Road. CAPACITY 70 Children
Hours
Mon-Fri 2:30pm to 6:30pm every day that Columbia Public Schools are in session and Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:30pm, except on holidays or when Columbia Public Schools are not in session in Jluly.
Required Documents
Completed Application
Eligibility
Income Guidelines Apply
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Parents must complete application packet which includes financial information, medical needs, and permission for the Moving Ahead Program to obtain information from the Columbia Public Schools about participating children, call for details
Languages
English
Service Area
Columbia in Missouri
Geography Served
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