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There are 93 low-income apartments in Barnwell County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 470 low-income homes in Barnwell County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2023, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $283 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on January 3rd, 2023. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Barnwell County, South Carolina
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| South Carolina Regional Housing Authority No. 3 | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Barnwell County, South Carolina Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Barnwell County, South Carolina
Barnwell County features 470 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Barnwell County, South Carolina
There are 93 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Barnwell County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Barnwell County, South Carolina
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Barnwell County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Barnwell County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Barnwell County, South Carolina for a two-bedroom apartment is between $702 and $858.
2023 Barnwell County, South Carolina Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwell County, South Carolina Fair Market Rent | $607 | $611 | $780 | $1,041 | $1,088 |
| Barnwell County, South Carolina Payment Standard Range | $546 to $668 | $550 to $672 | $702 to $858 | $937 to $1,145 | $979 to $1,197 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Barnwell County, SC Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 16 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 563 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 470 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 27.06% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.69 |
| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
| Median Household Income | $34,336 ±$3,102 |
| Median Rent | $604 ±$55 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 46.94% ± 8.03pp |
| Total Population | 22,098 |
Population and Household Demographics
Barnwell County is a county in South Carolina with a population of 22,098. There are 8,344 households in the county with an average household size of 2.61 persons. 27.06% of households in Barnwell County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Barnwell County
The median gross income for households in Barnwell County is $34,336 a year, or $2,861 a month. The median rent for the county is $604 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Barnwell County, a household making less than $2,013 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 46.94% of households who rent are overburdened in Barnwell County.
Area Median Income In Barnwell County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Barnwell County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $60,800
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Barnwell County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Barnwell County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Barnwell County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$14,580 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $33,600 | $36,100 | $38,600 | $41,100 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Barnwell County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$21,800 | $24,900 | $28,000 | $31,100 | $33,600 | $36,100 | $38,600 | $41,100 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Barnwell County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$34,850 | $39,800 | $44,800 | $49,750 | $53,750 | $57,750 | $61,700 | $65,700 |
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