Apply to Beaufort County Apartment Waiting Lists
There are 1,325 low-income apartments in Beaufort County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 702 low-income homes in Beaufort County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2023, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $366 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on March 31st, 2023. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Beaufort 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 |
|---|---|
| Beaufort Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Beaufort County, South Carolina Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Beaufort County, South Carolina
Beaufort County features 702 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 Beaufort County, South Carolina
There are 1,325 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Beaufort County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Beaufort County, South Carolina
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Beaufort County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Beaufort County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Beaufort County, South Carolina for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,317 and $1,609.
2023 Beaufort 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort County, South Carolina Fair Market Rent | $1,267 | $1,295 | $1,463 | $1,836 | $2,399 |
| Beaufort County, South Carolina Payment Standard Range | $1,140 to $1,394 | $1,166 to $1,425 | $1,317 to $1,609 | $1,652 to $2,020 | $2,159 to $2,639 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Beaufort County, SC Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 32 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 2,027 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 702 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 29.97% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.87 |
| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
| Median Household Income | $57,048 ±$1,508 |
| Median Rent | $1,048 ±$29 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 47.39% ± 3.14pp |
| Total Population | 171,420 |
Population and Household Demographics
Beaufort County is a county in South Carolina with a population of 171,420. There are 65,975 households in the county with an average household size of 2.51 persons. 29.97% of households in Beaufort County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Beaufort County
The median gross income for households in Beaufort County is $57,048 a year, or $4,754 a month. The median rent for the county is $1,048 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Beaufort County, a household making less than $3,493 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 47.39% of households who rent are overburdened in Beaufort County.
Area Median Income In Beaufort 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 Beaufort County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $111,300
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 Beaufort 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 Beaufort 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 Beaufort County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$19,300 | $22,050 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Beaufort County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$32,150 | $36,750 | $41,350 | $45,900 | $49,600 | $53,250 | $56,950 | $60,600 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Beaufort County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$51,450 | $58,800 | $66,150 | $73,450 | $79,350 | $85,250 | $91,100 | $97,000 |
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