Ansonborough Housing Corporation PB Section 8 Charleston, SC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ansonborough Housing Corporation is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Charleston, SC with 77 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $406/month on average.
77
total units
97%
occupancy
$406
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 71 Society St, Charleston, SC 29401 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,687/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,015/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at Ansonborough Housing Corporation
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 71 Society St, Charleston; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$406/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury House East §202 Senior | Charleston | 0.8 km |
| Canterbury House West PB Section 8 | Charleston | 0.8 km |
| S C Model I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 1.1 km |
| 21 Amherst St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 1.1 km |
| Radcliffe Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 1.4 km |
| Cannon Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 1.4 km |
| Mary & South St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 1.4 km |
| 16 1/2 Morris St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ansonborough Housing Corporation have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Ansonborough Housing Corporation?
Residents report average rents near $406/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Ansonborough Housing Corporation?
Contact the management office at 71 Society St in Charleston. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.