Sumter 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 | $880/mo | $792 – $968/mo |
| 1 BR | $972/mo | $875 – $1,069/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,276/mo | $1,148 – $1,404/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,530/mo | $1,377 – $1,683/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,871/mo | $1,684 – $2,058/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Sumter County, SC (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Sumter County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Sumter County
- HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SUMTER
15 Caldwell St, Sumter, SC, 29150 · 8037754357
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Sumter 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 Sumter 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.
PALMETTO TOWERS
1150 S PIKE W, SUMTER, SC, 29150-000095 income-restricted units of 96 total96 1BRBuilt 20224% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052EVERGREEN VILLAS
101 N. WISE DRIVE, SUMTER, SC, 29150-000049 income-restricted units49 2BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049SUMTER SENIOR APARTMENTS M15-SG450997
411 W. LIBERTY STREET, SUMTER, SC, 2915030 income-restricted units15 1BR, 15 2BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047OAKLAND PLANTATION
5501 EDGEHILL ROAD, SUMTER, SC, 2915472 income-restricted units8 1BR, 56 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20179% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047SUMTER SENIOR APARTMENTS
405 W. LIBERTY STREET, SUMTER, SC, 29150-000030 income-restricted units14 1BR, 16 2BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047WALL STREET GREEN PHASE II
970 WOLFPACK COURT, SUMTER, SC, 2915032 income-restricted units24 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045WALL STREET GREEN PHS II
SOUTH PIKE W, SUMTER, SC, 2915032 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2015Compliance through ~2045CHESTNUT POINTE
190 ROXBURY CT, SUMTER, SC, 2915048 income-restricted units8 1BR, 24 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043- Elderly
BROOKHOLLOW PLACE (2009 TCEX EXCH FUNDS)
985 JUBILEE DR, SUMTER, SC, 2915064 income-restricted units24 1BR, 24 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040 - Elderly
SPRINGHOLLOW (2009 TCEX EXCH FUNDS)
1010 TUPELO LN, SUMTER, SC, 2915332 income-restricted units32 3BRBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040 - Elderly
SPRINGCREEK APTS
1004 MINERAL CIR, SUMTER, SC, 2915360 income-restricted units40 1BR, 20 2BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038 SUMTER PLACE
14 W BARTLETTE ST, SUMTER, SC, 2915041 income-restricted units30 1BR, 11 2BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037- Elderly
WALL ST GREEN APTS
970 WOLF PACK CT, SUMTER, SC, 2915064 income-restricted units48 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037 - Elderly
HICKORY HOLLOW
1000 CASHEW LN, SUMTER, SC, 2915364 income-restricted units8 studio, 25 2BR, 8 3BR, 23 4BR+Built 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034 - Elderly
MISTY RIDGE APTS
10 FAIR FOREST DR, SUMTER, SC, 2915032 income-restricted units32 3BRBuilt 20014% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031 S P HOLLADAY MANOR
105 S SUMTER ST, SUMTER, SC, 2915048 income-restricted units18 1BR, 30 2BRBuilt 20014% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031- Elderly
SOUTH FORGE APTS (WAS SPANISH GARDENS)
230 SC HWY 261 S, WEDGEFIELD, SC, 2916872 income-restricted units36 1BR, 36 2BRBuilt 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028
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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