Chesterfield 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 | $1,169/mo | $1,052 – $1,286/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,293/mo | $1,164 – $1,422/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Chesterfield County, SC (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Chesterfield County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Chesterfield County
- HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CHERAW
1345 Dizzy Gillespie Dr, Cheraw, SC, 29520 · 8436694163
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield 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.
PECAN COMMONS
200 ASHTON WAY, CHERAW, SC, 29520-000037 income-restricted units5 1BR, 16 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050WATER OAK APARTMENTS
303 EAST ELIZABETH STREET, JEFFERSON, SC, 2971840 income-restricted units12 1BR, 20 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20184% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048WEST PINES APARTMENTS
113 CLYDE AVENUE, CHERAW, SC, 2952040 income-restricted units8 1BR, 32 2BRBuilt 20189% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048- Elderly
OAK TERRACE APTS
400 E MAYNARD ST, PAGELAND, SC, 2972824 income-restricted units6 1BR, 18 2BRBuilt 20074% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037 - Elderly
RIVER BIRCH APTS
117 HUGER ST, CHERAW, SC, 2952014 income-restricted units6 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20074% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037 PAGELAND PLACE APTS
205 MANGUM ST, PAGELAND, SC, 2972850 income-restricted units18 1BR, 22 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 20064% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036- Elderly
COOL BREEZE CROSSING
600 COOL BREEZE CROSSING DR, CHERAW, SC, 2952040 income-restricted units20 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035 PAGE SQUARE APTS
310 S GUM ST, PAGELAND, SC, 2972839 income-restricted units16 1BR, 23 2BRBuilt 19954% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025
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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