New Chester Town — Income-Restricted Housing in Chester, SC 29706
628 Lancaster Highway, Chester, SC 29706
114 units · 1–3 BR
How to apply
- Managed by CAHEC. USDA does not publish a phone number for this property.
- Find contact info on USDA's Multifamily Housing programs page.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 1981
- Income limit
- 60% AMI
- Bedrooms
- 29 1 bedroom · 68 2 bedrooms · 17 3 bedrooms
- USDA rental assistance
- 93 units (tenant pays about 30% of income)
- Managed by
- CAHEC
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
Chester Manor Apartments
100 Torbit St, Chester, SC 29706
1.3 mi away
60 units · 36 income-restricted · 2–3 BR
Arthur Underwood Manor
2678 Dawson Dr Apt 101, Chester, SC 29706
1.9 mi away
112 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Housing Authority of Chester
- Residents waited about 21 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Ramsey Grove Apartments
553 Flint St Apt O1-O4, Gayle Mill, SC 29706
2.6 mi away
64 units · 1–4+ BR
- 9 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Rents and income limits in 29706
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,020/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $40,800/yr
- Renters in 29706 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 43%
Income limits (2026)
Chester County, SC area · median family income $67,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15,960 | $26,150 | $41,800 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $29,850 | $47,800 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $33,600 | $53,750 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $37,300 | $59,700 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $40,300 | $64,500 |
| 6 | $43,300 | $43,300 | $69,300 |
| 7 | $46,300 | $46,300 | $74,050 |
| 8 | $49,250 | $49,250 | $78,850 |
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 | 29706 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $780 | $844 |
| 1 bedroom | $790 | $850 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,020 | $1,103 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,400 | $1,515 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,470 | $1,593 |
Wider area = Chester County, SC. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,100 (29724) to $1,410 (29729).
Census figures for 29706 (2020–2024 average): median rent $785. Median household income $51,230. 25% of homes are rented. 43% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 20% 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 29706's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 29706Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to New Chester Town?
No phone is listed for New Chester Town. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is New Chester Town Section 8 housing?
New Chester Town is listed as income-restricted housing in Chester, SC 29706 (lihtc, usda). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at New Chester Town?
Public records list 114 units at New Chester Town in Chester, SC 29706. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near New Chester Town?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 29706 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 New Chester Town?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at New Chester Town in Chester, SC 29706. 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 Chester, SC 29706?
Most income-restricted buildings in Chester, SC 29706 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 $26,150, and $37,300 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($41,800 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 Chester, SC 29706?
For many programs in Chester, SC 29706, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $26,150 a year for 1 person and $37,300 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $41,800 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 Chester, SC 29706?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Chester, SC 29706, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Chester, SC 29706 is $1,020 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 New Chester Town take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that New Chester Town has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Chester, SC 29706 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call New Chester Town.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.