Saluda 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 | $1,032/mo | $929 – $1,135/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,164/mo | $1,048 – $1,280/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,276/mo | $1,148 – $1,404/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,623/mo | $1,461 – $1,785/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,911/mo | $1,720 – $2,102/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Saluda County, SC (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Saluda 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 Saluda 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 Saluda 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 | $32,350 |
| 2 people | $37,000 |
| 3 people | $41,600 |
| 4 people | $46,200 |
| 5 people | $49,900 |
| 6 people | $53,600 |
| 7 people | $57,300 |
| 8 people | $61,000 |
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 Saluda 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.
PINERIDGE APARTMENTS
125 PINE STREET, PROSPERITY, SC, 2912724 income-restricted units8 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 20159% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045SALUDA COMMONS
1000 BIRATH ST, SALUDA, SC, 2913840 income-restricted units16 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044- Elderly
WILLOW CREEK APTS
501 WILLOW LOOP, SALUDA, SC, 2913836 income-restricted units4 1BR, 24 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20109% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040 - Elderly
ORCHARD PARK APTS
101 PEACH LEAF CURL, RIDGE SPRING, SC, 2912920 income-restricted units4 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 20074% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037 SALUDA CROSSING
105 OAKWOOD DR, SALUDA, SC, 2913825 income-restricted units4 2BR, 15 3BR, 6 4BR+Built 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034
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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