Chester 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 | $811/mo | $730 – $892/mo |
| 1 BR | $816/mo | $734 – $898/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,056/mo | $950 – $1,162/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,469/mo | $1,322 – $1,616/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,547/mo | $1,392 – $1,702/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Chester County, SC (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Chester County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Chester County
- HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CHESTER
2678 Dawson Dr, Chester, SC, 29706 · 8035816981
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Chester 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 Chester 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.
- Elderly
MELROSE LANE APTS
300 SUNSET AVE, GREAT FALLS, SC, 2905524 income-restricted units6 1BR, 18 2BRBuilt 20109% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040 - Elderly
CHESTER TOWNHOUSES PHASE I
628 LANCASTER HWY, CHESTER, SC, 2970662 income-restricted units18 1BR, 44 2BRBuilt 20079% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037 - Elderly
CHESTER TOWNHOUSES PHASE II
628 LANCASTER HWY, CHESTER, SC, 2970652 income-restricted units11 1BR, 24 2BR, 17 3BRBuilt 20079% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037 - 8 income-restricted units of 10 total5 1BR, 3 2BR, 2 3BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031
- Elderly
MCALILEY
120 MAIN ST, CHESTER, SC, 2970622 income-restricted units15 1BR, 7 2BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029
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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