Affordable Housing In Sumter County
South Carolina
32 Low Income Apartment Communities In Sumter County
Shiloh Randolph Manor
Bassett Park Apartments
Southview Apartments
Miracle Square, Inc
Palmetto Towers
Creative Environments
Washington Place
Magnolia Manor of Sumter, Inc
Housing Authorities that serve Sumter County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Sumter Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Sumter County, South Carolina
There are 32 low income housing apartment communities offering 1,854 affordable apartments for rent in Sumter County, South Carolina.
Income Based Apartments in Sumter County, South Carolina
Sumter County features 1,149 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 Sumter County, South Carolina
There are 705 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Sumter County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Sumter County, South Carolina
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Sumter County landlords $400 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Sumter County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Sumter County, South Carolina for a two-bedroom apartment is between $743 and $908.
2021 Sumter 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter County, South Carolina Fair Market Rent | $651 | $667 | $825 | $1,076 | $1,205 |
| Sumter County, South Carolina Payment Standard Range | $586 to $716 | $600 to $734 | $743 to $908 | $968 to $1,184 | $1,085 to $1,326 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Sumter County, SC Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 32 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,854 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 1,149 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 34.72% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.61 |
| Average Household Size | 2.60 |
| Median Household Income | $41,332 ±$1,214 |
| Median Rent | $747 ±$27 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 42.96% ± 3.59pp |
| Total Population | 107,777 |
Population and Household Demographics
Sumter County is a county in South Carolina with a population of 107,777. There are 40,571 households in the county with an average household size of 2.60 persons. 34.72% of households in Sumter County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Sumter County
The median gross income for households in Sumter County is $41,332 a year, or $3,444 a month. The median rent for the county is $747 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Sumter County, a household making less than $2,490 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 42.96% of households who rent are overburdened in Sumter County.
Area Median Income In Sumter 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 Sumter County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $54,700
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 Sumter 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 Sumter 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 Sumter County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$12,760 | $17,240 | $21,720 | $26,200 | $29,550 | $31,750 | $33,950 | $36,150 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Sumter County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$19,150 | $21,900 | $24,650 | $27,350 | $29,550 | $31,750 | $33,950 | $36,150 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Sumter County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$30,650 | $35,000 | $39,400 | $43,750 | $47,250 | $50,750 | $54,250 | $57,750 |
Cities In Sumter County
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| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Cane Savannah | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Cane Savannah is the Sumter Housing Authority. |
| Cherryvale | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Cherryvale is the Sumter Housing Authority. |
| Dalzell | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Dalzell is the Sumter Housing Authority. |
| East Sumter | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves East Sumter is the Sumter Housing Authority. |
| Lakewood | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Lakewood is the Sumter Housing Authority. |
| Mayesville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Mayesville is the Sumter Housing Authority. |
| Mulberry | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Mulberry is the Sumter Housing Authority. |
| Oakland | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Oakland is the Sumter Housing Authority. |
| Oswego | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Oswego is the Sumter Housing Authority. |
| Pinewood | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Pinewood is the Sumter Housing Authority. |
| Privateer | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Privateer is the Sumter Housing Authority. |
| Rembert | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Rembert is the Sumter Housing Authority. |
| Shiloh | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Shiloh is the Sumter Housing Authority. |
| South Sumter | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves South Sumter is the Sumter Housing Authority. |
| Stateburg | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Stateburg is the Sumter Housing Authority. |
| Sumter | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sumter is the Sumter Housing Authority. |
| Wedgefield | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Wedgefield is the Sumter Housing Authority. |
