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There are 404 low-income apartments in Fairfield County that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 222 low-income homes in Fairfield County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2023, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $229 towards rent each month.
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Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on September 16th, 2022. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Affordable Housing In Fairfield County
View affordable apartments and waiting lists in cities near Fairfield County
| City | Apartments |
|---|---|
| Winnsboro, SC | Affordable Housing programs support 8 apartment communities in Winnsboro. |
| Blythewood, SC | Affordable Housing programs support 1 apartment communities in Blythewood. |
| Ridgeway, SC | Affordable Housing programs support 1 apartment communities in Ridgeway. |
Public Housing Agencies Serving Fairfield 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 State Housing Finance and Development Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Homeownership Voucher |
Fairfield County, South Carolina Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Fairfield County, South Carolina
Fairfield County features 222 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 Fairfield County, South Carolina
There are 404 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Fairfield County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Fairfield County, South Carolina
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Fairfield County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $200 towards rent in Fairfield County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Fairfield County, South Carolina for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,013 and $1,238.
2023 Fairfield 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield County, South Carolina Fair Market Rent | $944 | $996 | $1,125 | $1,442 | $1,724 |
| Fairfield County, South Carolina Payment Standard Range | $850 to $1,038 | $896 to $1,096 | $1,013 to $1,238 | $1,298 to $1,586 | $1,552 to $1,896 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Fairfield County, SC Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 10 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 626 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 222 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 27.29% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.29 |
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
| Median Household Income | $36,004 ±$4,051 |
| Median Rent | $666 ±$37 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 42.97% ± 9.49pp |
| Total Population | 23,108 |
Population and Household Demographics
Fairfield County is a county in South Carolina with a population of 23,108. There are 8,990 households in the county with an average household size of 2.52 persons. 27.29% of households in Fairfield County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Fairfield County
The median gross income for households in Fairfield County is $36,004 a year, or $3,000 a month. The median rent for the county is $666 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Fairfield County, a household making less than $2,220 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 42.97% of households who rent are overburdened in Fairfield County.
Area Median Income In Fairfield 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 Fairfield County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $82,400
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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$16,950 | $19,400 | $23,030 | $27,750 | $32,470 | $37,190 | $41,910 | $46,630 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Fairfield County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$28,250 | $32,250 | $36,300 | $40,300 | $43,550 | $46,750 | $50,000 | $53,200 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Fairfield County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$45,150 | $51,600 | $58,050 | $64,500 | $69,700 | $74,850 | $80,000 | $85,150 |
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