J. O. Smith Villas Public Housing Florence, SC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
J. O. Smith Villas is a Public Housing community in Florence, SC with 20 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $357/month on average.
20
total units
100%
occupancy
$357
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 500A Royal St, Florence, SC 29506 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,090/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,090/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 60% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at J. O. Smith Villas
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 500A Royal St, Florence; 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 (~$357/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does J. O. Smith Villas 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 J. O. Smith Villas?
Residents report average rents near $357/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 J. O. Smith Villas?
Contact the management office at 500A Royal St in Florence. 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.