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There are 2,443 low-income apartments in Berkeley County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Berkeley County, South Carolina can range from $590 to $885 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 1,865 low-income homes in Berkeley County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $345 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on July 2nd, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Berkeley County, South Carolina
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| South Carolina Regional Housing Authority No. 3 | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Berkeley County, South Carolina Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Berkeley County, South Carolina
Berkeley County features 1,865 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Berkeley County, South Carolina
There are 2,443 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Berkeley County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Berkeley County, South Carolina
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Berkeley County landlords $700 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Berkeley County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Berkeley County, South Carolina for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,439 and $1,759.
2024 Berkeley County, South Carolina Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley County, South Carolina Fair Market Rent | $1,386 | $1,424 | $1,599 | $1,979 | $2,402 |
| Berkeley County, South Carolina Payment Standard Range | $1,247 to $1,525 | $1,282 to $1,566 | $1,439 to $1,759 | $1,781 to $2,177 | $2,162 to $2,642 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Berkeley County, SC Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 138 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 4,656 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 1,865 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 30.12% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.75 |
| Average Household Size | 2.75 |
| Median Household Income | $52,506 ±$1,116 |
| Median Rent | $981 ±$19 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 45.13% ± 2.84pp |
| Total Population | 193,613 |
Population and Household Demographics
Berkeley County is a county in South Carolina with a population of 193,613. There are 69,030 households in the county with an average household size of 2.75 persons. 30.12% of households in Berkeley County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Berkeley County
The median gross income for households in Berkeley County is $52,506 a year, or $4,376 a month. The median rent for the county is $981 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Berkeley County, a household making less than $3,270 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 45.13% of households who rent are overburdened in Berkeley County.
Area Median Income In Berkeley County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Berkeley County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $101,300
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Berkeley County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Berkeley County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Berkeley County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$20,450 | $23,350 | $26,250 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Berkeley County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$34,050 | $38,900 | $43,750 | $48,600 | $52,500 | $56,400 | $60,300 | $64,200 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Berkeley County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$54,450 | $62,200 | $70,000 | $77,750 | $84,000 | $90,200 | $96,450 | $102,650 |
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