Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Greenwood, SC

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Greenwood County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2023 in Greenwood, SC.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Greenwood County, SC$78,800Very Low Income (50%)$28,000$31,100$33,600$36,100$38,600
Extremely Low Income (30%)$24,860$30,000$33,600$36,100$38,600
Low Income (80%) $44,800$49,750$53,750$57,750$61,700

Greenwood County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Greenwood County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Greenwood County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Greenwood Housing Authority SC

315 Foundry Road
Greenwood, SC - 29646
Greenwood County
Website: http://www.gwdscha.com/
Phone Number: (864) 227-3670

HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Greenwood, SC

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Greenwood, SC. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Greenwood, SC Greenwood County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$648Estimated $194.40 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$793Estimated $237.90 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1025Estimated $307.50 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1075Estimated $322.50 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Greenwood, SC

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Byrd Street Apartments

112 Byrd St
Greenwood, SC - 29646
Total Apartment Units: 20
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 20
2 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 1988

Taggart Court

321 Taggart Avenue
Greenwood, SC - 29646
Total Apartment Units: 6
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 6
3 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1994

Trakas Avenue Apartments Phase I

604 Trakas Ave
Greenwood, SC - 29649
Total Apartment Units: 8
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 8
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1994
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Ellison Avenue Atrium Homes

510 Ellison Ave
Greenwood, SC - 29649
Total Apartment Units: 6
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 6
2 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1995

Trakas Avenue Apartments Phase Ii

600 Trakas Ave
Greenwood, SC - 29649
Total Apartment Units: 10
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 10
3 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 1995
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Twin Oaks Apartments

200 Holman St
Greenwood, SC - 29649
Total Apartment Units: 56
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 56
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 16
3 Bedroom apartments 16
4 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Gardens At Parkway

1508 Pkwy
Greenwood, SC - 29646
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
2 Bedroom apartments 32
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Cardinal Glen Apartments

1524 Pkwy
Greenwood, SC - 29646
Total Apartment Units: 64
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 64
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 32
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Swann Meadows Apartments

1091 Parkland Pl Rd
Greenwood, SC - 29646
Total Apartment Units: 56
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 56
2 Bedroom apartments 56
Years In Service Since: 2003

Phoenix Place

1401 Phoenix St
Greenwood, SC - 29646
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 58
3 Bedroom apartments 24
4 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2007

Hallmark At Greenwood

337 Emerald Rd N
Greenwood, SC - 29646
Total Apartment Units: 88
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 88
2 Bedroom apartments 88
Years In Service Since: 2009

Sterling Ridge

128 Leslie Dr
Greenwood, SC - 29649
Total Apartment Units: 39
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 39
2 Bedroom apartments 4
3 Bedroom apartments 31
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Oakmont Place

104 Pampas Dr
Greenwood, SC - 29649
Total Apartment Units: 55
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 55
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 20
3 Bedroom apartments 19
4 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Liberty Village M14-sg450966 Deerchase Village

109 Liberty Lane
Greenwood, SC - 29646
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
2 Bedroom apartments 12
3 Bedroom apartments 24
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Greenwood, SC

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Greenwood County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Wisewood Apartments Associates, Lp

235 Florida Avenue
Greenwood, SC - 29646
Phone: 864-227-2050
Total Apartment Units: 90
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Pineridge Apts.

1548 Parkway
Greenwood, SC - 29646
Phone: 864-227-9044
Total Apartment Units: 51
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Hampton House Apartments

306 Grove Street
Greenwood, SC - 29646
Phone: 864-229-4890
Total Apartment Units: 61
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Phoenix Place

1401-8 Phoenix St
Greenwood, SC - 29646
Phone: 864-227-6091
Total Apartment Units: 101
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Twin Oaks Apartments

200-7 Holman St
Greenwood, SC - 29648
Phone: 864-223-1854
Total Apartment Units: 56
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Cambridge Apartments

230 E Cambridge Ave
Greenwood, SC - 29646
Phone: 864 223 2077
Total Apartment Units: 62
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in SC?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.