Cherokee County, South Carolina Affordable Housing
Waiting Lists in Cherokee County, South Carolina
There are no open Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists in Cherokee County. Go to the South Carolina Section 8 Waiting Lists page for openings near Cherokee County.
Finding Affordable Housing in Cherokee County, South Carolina
There are 377 low-income apartments in Cherokee County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Cherokee County, South Carolina can range from $545 to $595 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 706 low-income homes in Cherokee County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2023, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $307 towards rent each month.
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Affordable Housing In Cherokee County
View affordable apartments and waiting lists in cities near Cherokee County
| City | Apartments |
|---|---|
| Gaffney, SC | Affordable Housing programs support 16 apartment communities in Gaffney. |
| Blacksburg, SC | Affordable Housing programs support 3 apartment communities in Blacksburg. |
| Chesnee, SC | Affordable Housing programs support 3 apartment communities in Chesnee. |
Public Housing Agencies Serving Cherokee 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.
Waiting lists for project-based assistance, like the Public Housing program, are open:
- South Carolina Regional Housing Authority No. 1 is currently open for new applications.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| South Carolina Regional Housing Authority No. 1 | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Cherokee County, South Carolina Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Cherokee County, South Carolina
Cherokee County features 706 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 Cherokee County, South Carolina
There are 377 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Cherokee County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Cherokee County, South Carolina
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Cherokee County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Cherokee County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Cherokee County, South Carolina for a two-bedroom apartment is between $725 and $887.
2023 Cherokee 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County, South Carolina Fair Market Rent | $605 | $612 | $806 | $1,042 | $1,175 |
| Cherokee County, South Carolina Payment Standard Range | $545 to $666 | $551 to $673 | $725 to $887 | $938 to $1,146 | $1,058 to $1,293 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Cherokee County, SC Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 22 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,083 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 706 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 32.07% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.76 |
| Average Household Size | 2.68 |
| Median Household Income | $35,389 ±$2,199 |
| Median Rent | $633 ±$19 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 39.97% ± 4.61pp |
| Total Population | 55,863 |
Population and Household Demographics
Cherokee County is a county in South Carolina with a population of 55,863. There are 20,523 households in the county with an average household size of 2.68 persons. 32.07% of households in Cherokee County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Cherokee County
The median gross income for households in Cherokee County is $35,389 a year, or $2,949 a month. The median rent for the county is $633 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Cherokee County, a household making less than $2,110 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 39.97% of households who rent are overburdened in Cherokee County.
Area Median Income In Cherokee 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 Cherokee County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $57,300
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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$13,590 | $18,310 | $23,030 | $27,750 | $31,800 | $34,150 | $36,500 | $38,850 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Cherokee County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$20,600 | $23,550 | $26,500 | $29,400 | $31,800 | $34,150 | $36,500 | $38,850 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Cherokee County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$32,950 | $37,650 | $42,350 | $47,050 | $50,850 | $54,600 | $58,350 | $62,150 |
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