Gateway Commons
Serving Lowndes County
About
Gateway Commons is an affordable senior housing community in Columbus, Mississippi, owned and operated by United Church Homes. The community provides independent living options for seniors within a secure environment close to shopping, dining, and local medical facilities. Core features and offerings include:
Subsidized & Income-Based Rent: Operates as a HUD Section 202 PRAC (Project Rental Assistance Contract) community, ensuring rent is directly subsidized so residents pay only 30% of their adjusted monthly income.
Senior-Focused Apartment Amenities: Offers air-conditioned one-bedroom apartments equipped with safety features such as deadbolt locks, smoke detectors, fire-resistant construction, and emergency pull cords.
Accessible Housing Options: Features fully accessible ground-floor apartments and step-free entries to accommodate residents using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids.
On-Site Support & Services: Maintains an on-site Service Coordinator to assist residents with accessing community resources, coordinating home health care visits, and organizing wellness checks or social programs.
Community Features: Includes controlled-access entry, on-site laundry facilities, a community clubhouse/game room, controlled parking, and pet-friendly accommodations (with restrictions).
Essential details
Monday-Friday 8am-2:30pm
Call for availability
Fees apply — Housing is subsidized or income-based.
By availability
Who is eligible
Sensibly designed for independent seniors aged 62 years or older who meet HUD low-income guidelines, as well as older adults requiring mobility-accessible apartment features.