Affordable & Low-Income Housing in South Carolina
1,355 affordable buildingsin 165 cities and towns
South Carolina has 1,355 income-restricted buildings in 165 cities and towns — Columbia has the most on this list (106). Pick a city for the map and phone numbers. These are HUD, USDA, and tax-credit records — not a vacancy list.
Cities with the most buildings
All cities and towns
- Columbia (106)
- Greenville (82)
- Charleston (57)
- Spartanburg (42)
- Florence (38)
- Rock Hill (38)
- Sumter (35)
- Aiken (27)
- Anderson (25)
- Gaffney (23)
- Orangeburg (22)
- Summerville (21)
- Conway (20)
- Greenwood (19)
- Lancaster (19)
- Manning (19)
- Myrtle Beach (19)
- Beaufort (18)
- North Charleston (16)
- Union (16)
- Kingstree (15)
- Seneca (15)
- Lexington (14)
- Newberry (14)
- Bennettsville (13)
- Bishopville (13)
- Camden (13)
- Easley (13)
- Edgefield (13)
- Greer (13)
- Laurens (13)
- Clinton (12)
- Dillon (12)
- Lake City (12)
- Georgetown (11)
- Hartsville (11)
- Mc Cormick (11)
- North Augusta (11)
- Cheraw (10)
- Darlington (10)
- Denmark (10)
- Moncks Corner (10)
- Walterboro (10)
- York (9)
- Abbeville (8)
- Andrews (8)
- Cayce (8)
- Chester (8)
- Holly Hill (8)
- Marion (8)
- Travelers Rest (8)
- Williston (8)
- Bamberg (7)
- Bluffton (7)
- Inman (7)
- Ridgeland (7)
- Winnsboro (7)
- Allendale (6)
- Batesburg (6)
- Clover (6)
- Fort Mill (6)
- Goose Creek (6)
- Mullins (6)
- Pickens (6)
- Walhalla (6)
- Barnwell (5)
- Boiling Springs (5)
- Central (5)
- Estill (5)
- Hilton Head Island (5)
- Honea Path (5)
- Loris (5)
- Lugoff (5)
- Mc Coll (5)
- Saint George (5)
- Saint Matthews (5)
- Woodruff (5)
- Blacksburg (4)
- Clemson (4)
- Elloree (4)
- Fairfax (4)
- Fountain Inn (4)
- Hardeeville (4)
- Iva (4)
- Johns Island (4)
- Johnston (4)
- Latta (4)
- Liberty (4)
- Pageland (4)
- Saluda (4)
- Simpsonville (4)
- Summerton (4)
- West Columbia (4)
- Williamston (4)
- Belton (3)
- Cowpens (3)
- Duncan (3)
- Ehrhardt (3)
- Hampton (3)
- Hemingway (3)
- Irmo (3)
- Jefferson (3)
- Lake View (3)
- Landrum (3)
- Mauldin (3)
- Pendleton (3)
- Port Royal (3)
- Saint Stephen (3)
- Santee (3)
- Taylors (3)
- Timmonsville (3)
- Blackville (2)
- Blythewood (2)
- Branchville (2)
- Calhoun Falls (2)
- Chesnee (2)
- Chesterfield (2)
- Clio (2)
- Gloverville (2)
- Graniteville (2)
- Great Falls (2)
- Hanahan (2)
- Harleyville (2)
- Johnsonville (2)
- Little River (2)
- Moore (2)
- Ninety Six (2)
- North (2)
- Pamplico (2)
- Pelzer (2)
- Turbeville (2)
- Varnville (2)
- Ware Shoals (2)
- Wedgefield (2)
- Westminster (2)
- Whitmire (2)
- Aynor (1)
- Beech Island (1)
- Bowman (1)
- Clearwater (1)
- Cottageville (1)
- Eastover (1)
- Greeleyville (1)
- Joanna (1)
- Jonesville (1)
- Kershaw (1)
- Ladson (1)
- Lamar (1)
- Leesville (1)
- Lyman (1)
- Lynchburg (1)
- Mount Pleasant (1)
- New Ellenton (1)
- Pacolet (1)
- Pawleys Island (1)
- Piedmont (1)
- Prosperity (1)
- Ridge Spring (1)
- Ridgeway (1)
- Saint Helena Island (1)
- Startex (1)
- Swansea (1)
- Wagener (1)
- Warrenville (1)
- Yemassee (1)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there affordable housing in South Carolina?
Yes — this directory lists 1,355 income-restricted buildings across 165 South Carolina cities and towns: tax-credit, public housing, Section 8, senior, and USDA rural rentals. Lists do not show vacancies.
Which cities in South Carolina have affordable housing?
Every South Carolina city and town with listed buildings is on this page. Cities with the most listed buildings include Columbia, Greenville, Charleston, Spartanburg, Florence. Open a city for the map, ZIP codes, and phone numbers.
How do I find Section 8 housing in South Carolina?
Pick a city, then use the Section 8 filter on the results. That shows project-based Section 8 buildings. For a Housing Choice Voucher, apply with the local housing authority and estimate rent share on the Section 8 calculator. Search by ZIP if you already know it.
Do South Carolina affordable housing lists show vacancies?
No. SC building lists on this site come from HUD and USDA files. Call each property or housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
People Also Ask
How do I apply for low-income housing in South Carolina?
Search a South Carolina ZIP or city, open a building, and call the number. Public housing applications go to the housing authority. Project-based Section 8 and tax-credit apartments take applications at the building or its manager. Voucher waitlists are separate.
What is the income limit for affordable housing in South Carolina?
HUD sets income limits by metro or county, not one number for all of South Carolina. Open a ZIP page for the current 30% / 50% / 80% table for that area. Limits change each fiscal year.
How long is the Section 8 waiting list in South Carolina?
South Carolina has many housing authorities, each with its own voucher and public housing lists. Some stay closed for years. This site does not publish a statewide wait time. Call the authority that serves your city, or start from a ZIP page.
Can I use Section 8 in any SC city?
A Housing Choice Voucher is often portable after you lease up, but you still apply with a housing authority that has an open list. Project-based Section 8 stays with a specific building. Use this directory to find those buildings by city or ZIP.