Section 8 Waiting Lists in South Carolina

As of July 21st, 2023, there are 5 Section 8 waiting lists that are open now, opening soon, or always open in South Carolina.

To apply to an open Section 8 waiting list in South Carolina, you need to submit a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) application to the respective housing authority that has an open waiting list. Here are the waiting lists with their respective openings:

• The Chester Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Housing Authority of Marion Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Sumter Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Housing Authority of Greenwood Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Myrtle Beach Area, South Carolina Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Section 8 waiting list has been open since November 1st, 2019.
• The Georgetown County, South Carolina Section 8 waiting list has been open since November 3rd, 2020.

You can apply to these waiting lists by submitting your Section 8 HCV application to the respective housing authorities on or after their opening dates.

Yes, as of June 28th, 2024, 4 of the Section 8 waiting lists in South Carolina have preferences for seniors.

The Chester Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.

The Sumter Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.

The Housing Authority of Greenwood Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.

The Georgetown County, South Carolina Section 8 waiting list has been open since November 3rd, 2020.

No, you do not have to live in South Carolina to apply to an open waiting list in the state. However, many waiting lists do have preferences for local residents and commuters.