Folly Beach, SC Low Income Housing

Folly Beach, SC Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Folly Beach, SC

How do I qualify for low income housing in Folly Beach, 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 Folly Beach, SC

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Folly Beach, 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 Folly Beach, 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 Folly Beach, South Carolina - Charleston County

Studio Apartments $1,386
One Bedroom Apartments $1,424
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,599
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,979

List of Low Income Housing in or near Folly Beach, SC

Charleston Housing Opportunities 1993 - Charleston

850 Fort Johnson Rd
Charleston, SC - 29412
(843)-805-5800
Charleston Housing Opportunities 1993 is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Charleston Housing Opportunities 1993 for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Charleston County
Listing Location: 5.24 miles from Folly Beach

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

St. James Pl. (charleston Voa) - Charleston

800 Affirmation Blvd
Charleston, SC - 29412
803-779-6465
St. James Pl. (charleston Voa) is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact St. James Pl. (charleston Voa) for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Charleston County
Listing Location: 5.86 miles from Folly Beach

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

E M B E Apartments - Charleston

1815 Central Pk Rd
Charleston, SC - 29412
(843)795-5220
E M B E Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact E M B E Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Charleston County
Listing Location: 6.58 miles from Folly Beach

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Canterbury House East - Charleston

165 Market Street
Charleston, SC - 29401
843-534-0072
Canterbury House East is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Canterbury House East for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Charleston County
Listing Location: 8.61 miles from Folly Beach

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Ansonborough Housing Corporation - Charleston

71 Society St
Charleston, SC - 29401
(843) 722-4127
Ansonborough Housing Corporation is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Ansonborough Housing Corporation for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Charleston County
Listing Location: 8.82 miles from Folly Beach

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Radcliffe Manor - Charleston

200 Coming Street
Charleston, SC - 29403
(843) 722-2212
Amenities: Full Kitchen with Energy Efficient Appliances Ceiling Fans Furnished Community Room On-site Laundry Facilities Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list.  If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below. ...see full details
Charleston County
Listing Location: 9.29 miles from Folly Beach


Housing Authority of the City of Charleston - Charleston

550 Meeting St
Charleston, SC - 29403
(843) 720-3970
Housing Authority of the City of Charleston provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for rentals or vouchers and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals or vouchers, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Charleston County
Listing Location: 9.92 miles from Folly Beach


Bridgeview Village Apartments - Charleston

108-d N Romney St
Charleston, SC - 29403
(843) 723-6543
Bridgeview Village Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Amenities: ON-SITE LAUNDRY FACILITIES BUSINESS CENTER PLAYGROUND LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CENTRAL HEAT AND AIR WASHER/DRYER HOOKUP BALCONY Contact Bridgeview Village Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Charleston County
Listing Location: 10.56 miles from Folly Beach

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Bridgeview Village Apartments - Charleston

108-d N Romney St
Charleston, SC - 29403
678-320-3780
Bridgeview Village Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Bridgeview Village Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Charleston County
Listing Location: 10.56 miles from Folly Beach

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Westover Apartments - Charleston

4 Palmetto Park Dr
Charleston, SC - 29407
803-536-1056
Westover Apartments Inc. is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Westover Apartments Inc. for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Charleston County
Listing Location: 10.62 miles from Folly Beach

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Folly Beach, 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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