S C Model I — Income-Restricted Housing in Charleston, SC 29403
48 America Street, Charleston, SC 29403
22 units · 1–4+ BR · People with disabilities
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
How to apply
- No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 1996
- Income limit
- 60% AMI
- Bedrooms
- 2 1 bedroom · 9 2 bedrooms · 10 3 bedrooms · 1 4+ bedrooms
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Rents and income limits in 29403
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,190/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $87,600/yr
- Renters in 29403 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 62%
Income limits (2026)
Charleston-North Charleston, SC area · median family income $117,500. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $24,700 | $41,150 | $65,800 |
| 2 | $28,200 | $47,000 | $75,200 |
| 3 | $31,750 | $52,900 | $84,600 |
| 4 | $35,250 | $58,750 | $94,000 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $63,450 | $101,550 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $68,150 | $109,050 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $72,850 | $116,600 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $77,550 | $124,100 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 29403 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,930 | $1,661 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,010 | $1,731 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,190 | $1,884 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,720 | $2,336 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,120 | $2,687 |
Wider area = Charleston-North Charleston, SC. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,580 (29405) to $2,460 (29482).
Census figures for 29403 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,798. Median household income $66,944. 67% of homes are rented. 62% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 34% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 29403's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 29403Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to S C Model I?
No phone is listed for S C Model I. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is S C Model I Section 8 housing?
S C Model I is listed as income-restricted housing in Charleston, SC 29403 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at S C Model I?
Public records list 22 units at S C Model I in Charleston, SC 29403. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near S C Model I?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 29403 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into S C Model I?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at S C Model I in Charleston, SC 29403. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Charleston, SC 29403?
Most income-restricted buildings in Charleston, SC 29403 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $41,150, and $58,750 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($65,800 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Charleston, SC 29403?
For many programs in Charleston, SC 29403, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $41,150 a year for 1 person and $58,750 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $65,800 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Charleston, SC 29403?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Charleston, SC 29403, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Charleston, SC 29403 is $2,190 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does S C Model I take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that S C Model I has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Charleston, SC 29403 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call S C Model I.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026). Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.