About Us
Columbia Residential is an integrated real estate owner, developer, and property manager focused on mixed-finance multifamily rental housing. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company specializes in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit development and provides in-house services including master planning, development, project management, construction management, asset management, property management, and tax credit compliance.
The company operates across the southeastern United States, including Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, and Florida. Columbia Residential owns and manages more than 6,400 units across 50 properties, including 17 senior housing communities. Its platform supports the full lifecycle of affordable and mixed-income housing development, from planning and construction through long-term operations.
Columbia Residential employs more than 250 staff, with a majority based in on-site property management roles. The company is led by principals James S. Grauley, Aaron Swain, and Carmen Chubb, who oversee ownership, development, and management activities.