Charleston, SC Low Income Housing Guide
Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Charleston, SC
How do I qualify for low income housing in Charleston, SC?To qualify for low income housing in South Carolina, you must meet the following income requirements:
Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.
You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.
In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:
- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.
Types of Low Income Housing in Charleston, SC
There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Charleston, SC, including:- Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
- Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
- Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
- Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
- Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.
In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Charleston, SC. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.
PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.
We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.
HUD Fair Market Rent For Charleston, South Carolina - Charleston County
Studio Apartments
$1,357
One Bedroom Apartments
$1,533
Two Bedroom Apartments
$1,906
Three Bedroom Apartments
$2,397
List of Low Income Housing in or near Charleston, SC
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Bridgeview Village Apartments - Charleston
108-d N Romney St
Charleston, SC - 29403
(843) 723-6543
Charleston County
Section 8 apartment
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Radcliffe Manor - Charleston
200 Coming Street
Charleston, SC - 29403
(843) 722-2212
Charleston County
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Charleston County Housing and Redevelopment Authority - Charleston
2106 Mount Pleasant Street
Charleston, SC - 29403
(843) 722-1942
Charleston County
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Housing Authority of the City of Charleston - Charleston
550 Meeting St
Charleston, SC - 29403
(843) 720-3970
Charleston County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): water and sewage
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Canterbury House East - Charleston
165 Market Street
Charleston, SC - 29401
843-534-0072
Charleston County
Section 8 apartment
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St. James Pl. (charleston Voa) - Charleston
800 Affirmation Blvd
Charleston, SC - 29412
803-779-6465
Charleston County
Section 8 apartment
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Westover Apartments - Charleston
4 Palmetto Park Dr
Charleston, SC - 29407
803-536-1056
Charleston County
Section 8 apartment
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Section 8 apartment
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Charleston Housing Opportunities 1993 - Charleston
850 Fort Johnson Rd
Charleston, SC - 29412
(843)-805-5800
Charleston County
Section 8 apartment
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E M B E Apartments - Charleston
1815 Central Pk Rd
Charleston, SC - 29412
(843)795-5220
Charleston County
Section 8 apartment
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Ashley Arms Apartments - Charleston
1120 Crull Dr.
Charleston, SC - 29407
(843)556-1507
Charleston County
Section 8 apartment
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Ansonborough Housing Corporation - Charleston
71 Society St
Charleston, SC - 29401
(843) 722-4127
Charleston County
Section 8 apartment
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Sherman House - Charleston
1635 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd
Charleston, SC - 29407
(803) 571-6565
Charleston County
Section 8 apartment
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New Orleans Gardens Apartments - Charleston
1900 Hazelwood Dr
Charleston, SC - 29407
(843) 556-5184
Charleston County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 500
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): water
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Section 8 apartment
Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Charleston, SC
- 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
- 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
- 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.
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Contact Your Local Housing Authority
Housing authorities have many opportunities. Many do have closed waiting lists, but they may be able to provide other public housing resources.
Check The Federal Poverty Sliding Scale Guidelines
Check to see if you qualify for low cost or free housing by comparing the guidelines to your income records.
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