THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA IS ANNOUNCING THE SECTION 8 PROGRAM OR HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER WILL BE TAKING PRE- APPLICATIONS BY PHONE ONLY BEGINNING FEBRUARY 16, 2026, THROUGH FEBRUARY 20, 2026, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00A.M. UNTIL 4:00P.M. SECTION 8 WILL ACCEPT PRE-APPLICATIONS FROM FAMILIES IN THE FOLLOWING INCOME RANGES ONLY. ANY FAMILY HAVING MORE INCOME THAN STATED BELOW WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. 1 PERSON……$26,950 5 PERSONS….…$41,600 2 PERSONS….$30,800 6 PERSONS........$44,650 3 PERSONS….$34,650 7 PERSONS….…$47,750 4 PERSONS.....$38,500 8 PERSONS….…$50,800 THE TELEPHONE NUMBERS ARE 706-571-2801 AND 706-571-2802. THE APPLICANT SHALL PROVIDE THEIR NAME, ADDRESS, BIRTH DATE, CHILDREN’S NAMES, BIRTH DATES, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS, RACE, PHONE NUMBER AND ESTIMATED WEEKLY OR MONTHLY INCOME. THE APPLICATION PROCESS AND SECTION 8 WAITING LIST WILL CLOSE AT 4:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, PROCUREMENT & SERVICES