SC REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY NO 3

10938 Ellenton St, Barnwell, SC, 29812 · ~1,356 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Barnwell, SC (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Barnwell County

Who this agency serves

SC REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY NO 3 served 1,091 households across 1,357 units (80% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.6 people, an average annual income of $14,706, and pays an average of $349 per month toward rent.

Households served
1,091 of 1,357 units
Avg. household income
$14,706
Avg. rent paid by household
$349
Avg. household size
2.6 people
Households with children
58%
Head of household 62+
20%
Head of household with a disability
33%
Avg. wait to move in
25 months

Unit mix: 27% 1-bedroom, 30% 2-bedroom, 43% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 8 developments with an average score of 89 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
MONCKS CORNERMoncks Corner97 High PerformerNSPIREFeb 2026
SANTEESantee94 High PerformerUPCSOct 2017
WILLISTONWilliston93 High PerformerUPCSJun 2022
ORANGEBURG NEW DEVELOPMENTWilliston92 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2025
LITCHFIELD APTSBarnwell90 High PerformerUPCSSep 2017
DENMARKDenmark90 High PerformerUPCSSep 2017
HARDEEVILLEHardeeville89 StandardNSPIREApr 2025
ORANGEBURG ST PAULOrangeburg70 StandardNSPIRENov 2025

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

For Renters

Am I eligible?

To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through SC REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY NO 3, 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 (the Extremely Low Income limit) for at least 75% of new vouchers.

Household sizeMax 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. Contact SC REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY NO 3 directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in Barnwell, SC

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.

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 →

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact SC REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY NO 3 directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.