Columbus County reopens Section 8 waiting list for Tabor City renters
Columbus County reopened its Housing Choice Voucher waiting list on May 4, and Tabor City renters have until July 31, 2026 to apply.
Columbus County has reopened its Housing Choice Voucher waiting list, giving Tabor City renters a time-limited chance to apply for Section 8 assistance through the county public housing authority.
The waiting list opened on May 4, 2026 and stays open through July 31, 2026. It is a waiting-list window, not a guarantee of housing help.
What the opening covers
Housing Choice Vouchers, often called Section 8, help eligible households pay part of their rent in the private market. The current county notice is for new pre-applications, not immediate voucher awards.
How residents need to apply
The notice says applications are not accepted online, by email, or by fax. Residents who want to be considered need to follow the county’s submission rules exactly.
Tabor City is in Columbus County, so the opening reaches local renters directly. For households dealing with high rents or a summer move, this is one of the few concrete housing-assistance windows available right now.
Anyone interested should treat the July 31 deadline as firm. Applying only puts a household on the waiting list; it does not guarantee a voucher or immediate housing.
