Harmony/friendship Public Housing Sumter, SC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Harmony/friendship is a Public Housing community in Sumter, SC with 163 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $373/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 9 months.
163
total units
96%
occupancy
$373
avg resident rent
9 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 E Calhoun St, Sumter, SC 29150 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,452/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,043/yr |
| People per unit | 3.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 28% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 12% |
How to apply at Harmony/friendship
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 525 E Calhoun St, Sumter; 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 (~$373/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Living, Inc. §811 | Sumter | 1.4 km |
| Garden Circle Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sumter | 2 km |
| S P Holladay Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sumter | 2 km |
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| Washington Place §811 | Sumter | 2 km |
| Miracle Square §811 | Sumter | 2 km |
| Sumter Senior Apartments LIHTC | Sumter | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Harmony/friendship have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Harmony/friendship?
Residents report average rents near $373/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 Harmony/friendship?
Contact the management office at 525 E Calhoun St in Sumter. 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.