HOA Communities in Columbia, South Carolina (2026)

Columbia, South Carolina has 7 HOA communities listed on HOA's HUB, with monthly dues ranging from $250 to $450 and a median of $350. That places Columbia well above the state average (about 22% more) for South Carolina. The local mix skews toward a mix of single-family homes and condominiums. Most communities here (86%) are pet-friendly with rental-friendly bylaws in the majority of associations.

The Columbia HOA market spans 7 tracked communities in Columbia County. Fee spread in Columbia runs from $250 to $450 a month, centring on $350. Among Columbia communities tracked: 86% permit long-term rentals, 43% allow short-term / Airbnb-style rentals, 86% are pet-friendly. The most common shared amenities across Columbia HOAs are Pool, Fitness Center, Clubhouse. That places Columbia's median about 22% above the South Carolina statewide average of $286. Among the higher-profile associations tracked here is Reflections Owners Association with monthly dues near $450. Scroll on to browse each Columbia community's fees, amenities, and pet or rental rules side-by-side.

Columbia HOA Market Snapshot

Communities
7
tracked
Median Fee
$350/mo
avg $329/mo
Fee Range
$250–$450
monthly
Pet Friendly
86%
6 of 7
Rentals OK
86%
6 of 7
Airbnb OK
43%
3 of 7

Most Common Amenities

Pool (4)Fitness Center (2)Clubhouse (2)Community Room (1)Parks (1)

Where Columbia Is on the Map

Columbia, South Carolina is located at approximately 34.073, -81.180. The map below shows the surrounding area, including neighborhoods where the HOA communities listed on this page are located.

About Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina

Capital city of South Carolina, United States

Columbia is the capital of the U.S. state of South Carolina and the second-most populous city in the state. With an estimated population of 147,035 in 2025, it is the principal city of the Columbia metropolitan area, the second-largest metropolitan area in South Carolina, with an estimated population of 879,918 in 2025. Columbia serves as the county seat of Richland County, while portions of the city extend into neighboring Lexington and Kershaw counties....

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Frequently Asked: HOAs in Columbia, South Carolina

How many homeowners associations does Columbia have?

HOA's HUB tracks 7 HOA communities in Columbia, South Carolina across 1 county.

What do residents pay for HOA fees in Columbia?

The median monthly HOA fee in Columbia is approximately $350 (range $250–$450). Fees vary by amenity package, building age, and whether the community is single-family, condo, or townhome.

Are pets allowed in Columbia HOAs?

Of the 7 Columbia communities tracked, 6 (86%) are pet-friendly. Most allow domestic pets with weight and breed limits; check individual community CC&Rs for specifics.

Do Columbia HOAs allow rentals?

6 of 7 Columbia communities (86%) permit long-term rentals. Short-term rentals (Airbnb / VRBO) are permitted in 3 (43%).

What county is Columbia, South Carolina in?

Columbia is located primarily in Columbia County, South Carolina.

Which amenities are most common in Columbia HOAs?

Across the 7 Columbia communities we track, the most frequently offered amenities are Pool, Fitness Center, Clubhouse, Community Room. Higher-fee associations often include more of these; simpler communities tend to offer fewer.

How wide is the range of HOA fees in Columbia?

The lowest tracked monthly HOA fee in Columbia is $250 and the highest is $450. The wider the amenity package (pools, gates, landscaping, on-site management), the higher the dues tend to run.