This resource guide is intended to provide community leaders, neighborhood representatives and the general public an inventory of affordable housing resources and programs that serve housing needs as it relates to homelessness, rental and homeownership in our community.
Homeless Prevention Funds:
Funds used to prevent an individual or family from becoming homeless such as funds for paying rent/mortgage arrears, utility arrears etc…
- Voluntary Action Center (General)
- Phoenix Programs (Substance Abuse/Mental health)
- Welcome Home (Supportive Services for Veteran Families)
- Central Missouri Community Action (Utility Assistance)
- Columbia/Boone County Health Department (Cash/Help)
Drop in Center:
Safe place for people experiencing homelessness to get respite, take a shower, do laundry, use the phone/computer, receive mail, eat and connect with social services.
Emergency Shelter:
Any facility, the primary purpose of which is to provide a temporary shelter for the homeless population and provide basic necessities such as a place to sleep, shower, laundry and meals.
- Salvation Army Harbor House
- Room at the Inn (General Population)
- Welcome Home (Supportive Services for Veteran Families)
- Phoenix Programs (Substance Abuse/Mental health)
- True North (Victims of Domestic Violence)
Permanent Supportive Housing & Youth
Long-term rental assistance and supportive services targeted to individuals and families with chronic illnesses. disabilities, mental health issues, or substance abuse disorders.
- Columbia Public Housing Authority (Shelter Plus Care)
- Veterans Affairs Supported Housing (VA HUD VASH)
- Love Inc. (Transitional Family Homes)
- Rainbow House (Homeless Youth)
- Great Circle (Homeless Youth)
Public Housing, Vouchers & Other Supportive Rental Housing
Public housing and voucher programs provide decent and safe affordable housing for low-income people through publicly funded units and vouchers for use in the private market.
- Columbia Public Housing Authority
- RAIN Central Missouri (Persons with HIV AIDS)
- Woodhaven (Persons with developmental disabilities)
- Boone County Family Resources (Special Needs)
Non-CHA Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC Properties)
Below market rental housing units for income eligible households. Housing units are funded through the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) programs.
- Affordable Housing Locator
- Bethel Ridge I and Bethel Ridge II (Seniors)
- Gentry Estates (Seniors)
- Hanover Estates, Hanover Village, Hanover Place(Seniors)
- North Hampton Village
- Columbia Square
- Columbia Oaks
- Edenton Ridge (Special Needs) 573-777-7500
- Kensington Tiger Apartments
- Lakewood Apartments (Seniors)
- Hallsville Senior Apartments
- Claudell Lane Homes/Phase II (Seniors)
Homebuyer Assistance:
Down Payment Assistance for first-time homebuyers including funds to cover approved closing cost items.
- City of Columbia, Housing Programs Division
- Show Me Central Habitat for Humanity
- Columbia Community Land Trust
Homebuyer Education & Credit Counseling
Homebuyer education and credit counseling and education for first-time homebuyers.
Energy Efficiency, Accessibility & Rehabilitation
Energy efficiency upgrades, rehabilitation, indoor air quality improvements and accessibility upgrades for approved owners and rental properties.
- Columbia Water and Light, Utility Services Division
- Boone County Electric Cooperative
- City of Columbia, Housing Programs Division, Home Rehab & Energy Efficiency Program
- Central Missouri Community Action-Weatherization Program
- Services for Independent Living (SIL)-Minor Home Repair and Accessibility Program
Please contact the Housing Programs division with any additional resources that may not be included on this list at randall.cole@como.gov or 573-874-6321.