Elgin, SC Low Income Housing

Elgin, SC Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Elgin, SC

How do I qualify for low income housing in Elgin, 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 Elgin, SC

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Elgin, 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 Elgin, 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 Elgin, South Carolina - Kershaw County

Studio Apartments $781
One Bedroom Apartments $895
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,183
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,428

List of Low Income Housing in or near Elgin, SC

Spring Valley Apartments - Columbia

127 Sparkleberry Ln.
Columbia, SC - 29229
(803) 708-7600
Kershaw County
Listing Location: 6.05 miles from Elgin


The Shores at Elder's Pond Apartments - Columbia

4500 Hardscrabble Rd.
Columbia, SC - 29229
(803) 462-0024
Kershaw County
Listing Location: 6.61 miles from Elgin


Stratton Homes - Lugoff

109 Hampton Court
Lugoff, SC - 29078
803-425-1845
Kershaw County
Listing Location: 8.59 miles from Elgin

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

J. William Pitts Apartments - Columbia

150 Flora Drive
Columbia, SC - 29223
(803) 788-5153
Kershaw County
Listing Location: 9.25 miles from Elgin

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Wateree Villas Limited Partnership - Camden

900-1 Wateree Blvd
Camden, SC - 29020
864-370-0480
Kershaw County
Listing Location: 10.67 miles from Elgin

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

The Pointe at Blythewood Affordable Housing - Blythewood

423 Main Street
Blythewood, SC - 29016
(803) 828-7740
Kershaw County
Listing Location: 10.67 miles from Elgin


Gable Hill Apartments - Columbia

310 Ross Road
Columbia, SC - 29223
(803) 736-5000
Kershaw County
Listing Location: 10.82 miles from Elgin


Chestnut Ferry Court - Camden

47 Chestnut Ferry Road
Camden, SC - 29020
803-425-1845
Kershaw County
Listing Location: 10.97 miles from Elgin

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Riverwinds Apartments - Camden

1324 Old River Rd.
Camden, SC - 29020
(803) 432-4107
Kershaw County
Listing Location: 10.98 miles from Elgin


Kershaw Special Housing - Camden

975-2b Wateree Blvd
Camden, SC - 29020
803-432-0973
Kershaw County
Listing Location: 11.08 miles from Elgin

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Elgin, 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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