Bamberg County, SC
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $678/mo | $610 – $746/mo |
| 1 BR | $687/mo | $618 – $756/mo |
| 2 BR | $902/mo | $812 – $992/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,183/mo | $1,065 – $1,301/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,194/mo | $1,075 – $1,313/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Bamberg County, SC (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Bamberg County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Finding the housing authority
We don't have a housing authority on file for Bamberg County yet. Use the Housing Authority Finder with a local ZIP code to locate the agency that administers vouchers here.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Bamberg County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $26,150 |
| 2 people | $29,850 |
| 3 people | $33,600 |
| 4 people | $37,300 |
| 5 people | $40,300 |
| 6 people | $43,300 |
| 7 people | $46,300 |
| 8 people | $49,250 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Bamberg County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
LOWCOUNTRY CROSSING
490-500 PROGRESSIVE WAY, DENMARK, SC, 29042-000034 income-restricted units24 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050SEABORN GREENE M13-SG450952
174 RACE ST, BAMBERG, SC, 2900340 income-restricted units24 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045SEABORN GREENE
RACE ST, BAMBERG, SC, 2900340 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2015Compliance through ~2045EHRHARDT PLACE APTS
385 MILL ST, EHRHARDT, SC, 2908116 income-restricted units16 1BRBuilt 20144% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044- Elderly
BAMBERG VILLAGE
41 VILLAGE CT, BAMBERG, SC, 2900324 income-restricted units20 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20079% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037 FAIRRIDGE LANE APTS
309 EAST PINKNEY STREET, DENMARK, SC, 2904224 income-restricted units6 1BR, 18 2BRBuilt 20079% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037THE PINES AT EHRHARDT
265 E KING ST, EHRHARDT, SC, 2908116 income-restricted units14 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 19974% LIHTCCompliance through ~2027EDISTO APTS
145 S CHURCH STREET, DENMARK, SC, 2904244 income-restricted units4 1BR, 24 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 19964% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026CANTERFIELD MANOR
315 PINCKNEY ST, DENMARK, SC, 2904220 income-restricted units20 1BRBuilt 19934% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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