Housing
Programs
Brighter Days Housing
Brighter Days is a homeless Shelter for men and women experiencing temporary homelessness. This shelter is provided by the Columbus Township Trustee and operated by Love Chapel.
Location
Address
421 S Mapleton Street
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
(812) 344-4512
Hours
Shelter Intake 6pm-9pm daily
Eligibility
Bartholomew County men and women, age 18+, who are homeless
Intake Procedure
Call or walk-in for an assessment
What To Bring
Photo ID; proof of residency from last 30 days
Fees
Additional Languages
Love Chapel
812-372-9421
292 Center Street
Columbus
IN
47201
Columbus Housing Improvement Program
The Columbus Housing Improvement Program, administered by the City of Columbus, offers funding for the rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes. This program provides financial assistance for repairs including roof replacement, HVAC upgrades, and aging-in-place improvements such as accessible bathrooms, improved lighting, ramps, and other accessibility modifications.
Location
City of Columbus
Address
748 Franklin Street
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
(812) 376-9949
Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Eligibility
Available for single-family owner-occupied homes within the city limits of Columbus. To be eligible, homes must be insured, not located within a 100-year floodplain, and property taxes must be current. They should also be in compliance with city ordinances and be permanent units with foundations (most mobile homes are not eligible). Additionally, homes being purchased on contract are not eligible for the program. Applicants must meet income guidelines provided by HUD to qualify.
Intake Procedure
Call to request application or print from website.
What To Bring
Application, verification of assets/mortgage/homeowners insurance/all income, copy of deed/current paid property tax receipts
Fees
Additional Languages
City of Columbus
812-376-2500
123 Washington Street
Columbus
IN
47201
Emergency Rental Assistance and Housing Search
Free, state online resource for renters and property managers in Indiana. The dynamic search options allow you to find affordable, accessible and market-rate housing that will fit your needs.
Location
Address
Phone Number
(877) 428-8844
Hours
Call Center: Mon-Fri 8a-7p
Eligibility
Intake Procedure
Search website or call for more information
What To Bring
Fees
Additional Languages
Indiana Housing Now
877-428-8844
No Physical Address
Columbus
IN
47201
Horizon House Emergency Family Shelter
Emergency Family Shelter is a 30-day program designed to coach and assist homeless families within Bartholomew County. Families must have been residents of Bartholomew County prior to their housing crisis. A four-bedroom home located at 724 Chestnut Street in Columbus, Indiana. This home gives us the ability to house four families at one time.
Location
Address
724 Chestnut Street
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
(812) 799-1062
Hours
Intake 24 hours daily
Eligibility
Bartholomew County homeless families with dependent children (in custody)
Intake Procedure
Call intake line
What To Bring
Photo ID, Proof of homelessness if possible (eviction notice, letter from person you are living with stating you can no longer stay with them, etc.)
Fees
Additional Languages
Human Services, Inc.
812-372-8407
4355 East 600 North
Columbus
IN
47203
Housing Partnerships, Inc.
Thrive Alliance (through Housing Partnerships, Inc.) has been providing high-quality affordable housing opportunities in the area for more than 30 years. Quality housing is a proven contributor to long-term health and well-being. It is the foundation for a good quality of life for individuals and families. It also helps ensure vibrant, equitable neighborhoods and communities for all residents. Our housing services include home repairs and accessibility modifications, quality affordable rental homes, and homeownership opportunities for first-time home buyers. We have developed more than 550 affordable homes throughout the region.
Location
Address
2158 Cottage Avenue
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
(812) 376-9458
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Eligibility
Varies by program
Intake Procedure
Call for information
What To Bring
Information will be given at time of assessment
Fees
Vary
Additional Languages
Thrive Alliance
(866) 644-6407
2158 Cottage Avenue
Columbus
IN
47201
Housing Search
Bartholomew County Landlord Association is the largest and longest running local organization supplying housing and related information.
Location
Bartholomew County Landlord Association
Address
3129 25th Street
Columbus
IN
47203
Phone Number
(812) 376-3500
Hours
Vary
Eligibility
Intake Procedure
Call for more information
What To Bring
Fees
Additional Languages
Bartholomew County Landlord Association
812-376-3500
3129 25th Street
Columbus
IN
47203
Public Housing
Public Housing works from a first-come-first-served waiting list based on two preferences. The Public Housing waiting list must be open in order to apply. Waiting list openings and closings are advertised two weeks in advance of the date through local media. The approximate wait to be selected from the Public Housing waiting list is 12 – 18 months. Applicants selected from the Public Housing waiting list that respond by the given deadline must go through an interview to determine program eligibility.
Location
Columbus Housing Authority
Address
799 McClure Road
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
(812) 378-0005
Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Closed 12pm-1pm for lunch
Eligibility
Meet income guidelines; pass background check
Intake Procedure
Complete an application for the waiting list. Applications are available at the office, by mail, or via the website.
What To Bring
Dates of birth, social security numbers, and income documentation for everyone in the household
Fees
Additional Languages
Columbus Housing Authority
812-378-0005
799 McClure Road
Columbus
IN
47201
Rapid Re-housing and Prevention Program
Program for homeless individuals and families. The program consists of two forms of assistance, coaching and financial assistance. Coaching includes, but is not limited to, goal setting, budgeting, referrals, etc. Coaching assists participants to move forward towards stability. Participants MUST be willing to work towards their goals and work within the program. The financial assistance can come in the form of rent and utility deposits, arrears on rent or utilities, and partial rent assistance. Financial assistance is dependent upon participation in the coaching process. Participants MAY receive assistance anywhere from one month up to one year. This will be based on individual need and the need is determined on a month to month basis.
Location
Human Services, Inc.
Address
4355 E 600 N
Columbus
IN
47203
Phone Number
(812) 372-8407
Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Eligibility
Homeless Bartholomew County residents
Intake Procedure
Call for details
What To Bring
Fees
Additional Languages
Human Services, Inc.
812-372-8407
4355 East 600 North
Columbus
IN
47203
Section 8 Housing
The Housing Choice Voucher Program comprises the majority of the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority’s Section 8 rental assistance programs. IHCDA administered vouchers help approximately 4,000 families’ pay their rent each month. Eligibility for the Housing Choice Voucher program is based on a family’s household income. The voucher covers a portion of the rent and the tenant is expected to pay the balance. The tenants’ share is an affordable percentage of their income and is generally calculated between 30 to 40 percent of their monthly-adjusted gross income for rent and utilities.
Location
Human Services, Inc.
Address
4355 E 600 N
Columbus
IN
47203
Phone Number
(812) 372-8407
Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Eligibility
Bartholomew County resident; meet income guidelines
Intake Procedure
Apply for program when waitlist is open
What To Bring
Photo ID
Fees
Additional Languages
Human Services, Inc.
812-372-8407
4355 East 600 North
Columbus
IN
47203
Section 8 Housing
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) or Section 8 is a program that issues eligible families a housing choice voucher. Families search for units and pay their portion of rent based on income to the private landlord, and Columbus Housing Authority pays our portion to the private landlord each month. If your family is determined eligible, you will be issued a housing choice voucher to search for a suitable unit. Once you have found a unit that is determined to be rent reasonable by Columbus Housing Authority, it must pass one of our Housing Quality Inspections. Once it passes inspection, you will sign a lease with the landlord. Your landlord will then sign a Housing Assistance Payment Contract with Columbus Housing Authority.
Location
Columbus Housing Authority
Address
799 McClure Road
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
(812) 378-0005
Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Closed 12pm-1pm for lunch
Eligibility
Meet income guidelines; pass background check
Intake Procedure
Complete an application for the waiting list. Applications are available at the office, by mail, or via the website.
What To Bring
Dates of birth, social security numbers, and income documentation for everyone in the household
Fees
Additional Languages
Website
Columbus Housing Authority
812-378-0005
799 McClure Road
Columbus
IN
47201
Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants in Indiana
Provides loans to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve or modernize their homes or grants to elderly very-low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards.
Location
USDA Rural Development
Address
Phone Number
(317) 290-3100
Hours
Eligibility
View website to see if you qualify and if home is in USDA eligible area
Intake Procedure
View website to apply or call for more information
What To Bring
Fees
View website for grant and loan terms
Additional Languages
USDA
317-290-3100
5975 Lakeside Boulevard
Indianapolis
IN
46278
Turning Point Domestic Violence Services
Works towards the prevention and elimination of domestic and dating violence through 24 hour helpline, outreach services, emergency shelter, and prevention education.
Location
Address
PO Box 103
Columbus
IN
47202
Phone Number
(800) 221-6311
Hours
24 hours daily
Eligibility
Victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault
Intake Procedure
Call crisis line
What To Bring
Any important papers that may not be accessible after leaving
Fees
Additional Languages
Turning Point Domestic Violence Services
800-221-6311
PO Box 103
Columbus
IN
47202
Warming/Cooling Center
Extreme cold or hot temperatures can pose a serious threat to health and safety, especially to vulnerable populations.
Stations are set up where individuals without heat or air conditioning can go and cool down warm up or stay cool during extreme weather.
Location
Hope Public Library
Address
635 Harrison Street
Hope
IN
47246
Phone Number
Hours
Mon & Tues 10am-7pm
Wed & Sat10am-5pm
Thurs & Fri 10am-6pm
Eligibility
Intake Procedure
What To Bring
Fees
Additional Languages
Bartholomew County Public Library
812-379-1255
536 Fifth Street
Columbus
IN
47201
Warming/Cooling Center
Extreme cold or hot temperatures can pose a serious threat to health and safety, especially to vulnerable populations.
Stations are set up where individuals without heat or air conditioning can go and cool down warm up or stay cool during extreme weather.
Location
Bartholomew County Public Library
Address
536 5th Street
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
Hours
Mon-Thur 9am-8pm
Fri & Sat 9am-6pm
Eligibility
Intake Procedure
What To Bring
Fees
Additional Languages
Bartholomew County Public Library
812-379-1255
536 Fifth Street
Columbus
IN
47201
Warming/Cooling Center
Extreme cold or hot temperatures can pose a serious threat to health and safety, especially to vulnerable populations.
Stations are set up where individuals without heat or air conditioning can go and cool down warm up or stay cool during extreme weather.
Location
Donner Center
Address
739 22nd Street
Columbus
IN
47201
Phone Number
Hours
February 18-20, 2025
8am-5pm
Eligibility
Anyone needing a warm or cool place to go during extreme temperatures.
Intake Procedure
What To Bring
Fees
Additional Languages
City of Columbus
812-376-2500
123 Washington Street
Columbus
IN
47201
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