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There are 290 low-income apartments in Kershaw County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Kershaw County, South Carolina can range from $409 to $409 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 550 low-income homes in Kershaw County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $285 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 7th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Kershaw 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 State Housing Finance and Development Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Homeownership Voucher |
Kershaw County, South Carolina Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Kershaw County, South Carolina
Kershaw County features 550 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 Kershaw County, South Carolina
There are 290 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Kershaw County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Kershaw County, South Carolina
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Kershaw County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Kershaw County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Kershaw County, South Carolina for a two-bedroom apartment is between $887 and $1,084.
2024 Kershaw 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kershaw County, South Carolina Fair Market Rent | $800 | $805 | $985 | $1,211 | $1,415 |
| Kershaw County, South Carolina Payment Standard Range | $720 to $880 | $725 to $886 | $887 to $1,084 | $1,090 to $1,332 | $1,274 to $1,557 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Kershaw County, SC Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 17 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 840 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 550 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 21.24% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.56 |
| Average Household Size | 2.58 |
| Median Household Income | $43,622 ±$2,145 |
| Median Rent | $680 ±$47 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 36.43% ± 5.59pp |
| Total Population | 62,722 |
Population and Household Demographics
Kershaw County is a county in South Carolina with a population of 62,722. There are 24,194 households in the county with an average household size of 2.58 persons. 21.24% of households in Kershaw County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Kershaw County
The median gross income for households in Kershaw County is $43,622 a year, or $3,635 a month. The median rent for the county is $680 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Kershaw County, a household making less than $2,267 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 36.43% of households who rent are overburdened in Kershaw County.
Area Median Income In Kershaw 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 Kershaw County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $75,500
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 Kershaw 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 Kershaw 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 Kershaw County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$15,200 | $19,720 | $24,860 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $44,750 | $47,600 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Kershaw County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$25,250 | $28,850 | $32,450 | $36,050 | $38,950 | $41,850 | $44,750 | $47,600 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Kershaw County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$40,400 | $46,150 | $51,900 | $57,650 | $62,300 | $66,900 | $71,500 | $76,100 |
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