Georgetown 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 | $905/mo | $815 – $996/mo |
| 1 BR | $918/mo | $826 – $1,010/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,204/mo | $1,084 – $1,324/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,444/mo | $1,300 – $1,588/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,944/mo | $1,750 – $2,138/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Georgetown County, SC (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Georgetown County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Georgetown County
- HOUSING AUTHORITY OF GEORGETOWN
1 Lincoln St, Georgetown, SC, 29440 · 8435469621
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Georgetown 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 | $30,000 |
| 2 people | $34,250 |
| 3 people | $38,550 |
| 4 people | $42,800 |
| 5 people | $46,250 |
| 6 people | $49,650 |
| 7 people | $53,100 |
| 8 people | $56,500 |
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 Georgetown 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.
VILLAS AT WINYAH BAY
2105 LINCOLN STREET, GEORGETOWN, SC, 29440-000042 income-restricted units6 1BR, 36 2BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050DEVONSHIRE APARTMENTS
715 N. FARR AVENUE, ANDREWS, SC, 2951032 income-restricted units8 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 20189% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048CYPRESS LANE
310 W GAPWAY RD, ANDREWS, SC, 2951048 income-restricted units8 1BR, 28 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20124% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042- Elderly
PLANTATION APTS
185 MONTFORD DR, GEORGETOWN, SC, 2944048 income-restricted units8 1BR, 24 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20109% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040 - Elderly
GEORGETOWN LANDING APTS
2107 LINCOLN ST, GEORGETOWN, SC, 2944048 income-restricted units24 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037 COMPANION AT THORNTON HALL
2119 LINCOLN ST, GEORGETOWN, SC, 2944040 income-restricted units16 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035HICKORY KNOLL
2800 CHURCH ST, GEORGETOWN, SC, 2944040 income-restricted units of 50 total37 2BR, 13 3BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034GEORGETOWN COMMONS
215 MARTIN ST, GEORGETOWN, SC, 2944042 income-restricted units32 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031
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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