Palmer Place PB Section 8 Sumter, SC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Palmer Place is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Sumter, SC with 29 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $331/month on average.
29
total units
100%
occupancy
$331
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 11 N Blanding St, Sumter, SC 29150 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,094/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,213/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 93% |
How to apply at Palmer Place
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 11 N Blanding 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 (~$331/mo average here).
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- Oakland Plantation LIHTCPB Section 8
- Shiloh Randolph Manor PB Section 8
- Brookhollow Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hickory Hollow LIHTCPB Section 8
- Wall St Green Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Mt Pisgah Apartments PB Section 8
- Springcreek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Circle Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sumter | 0.8 km |
| S P Holladay Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sumter | 0.8 km |
| Sumter Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sumter | 0.8 km |
| Creative Environments, Inc. PB Section 8 | Sumter | 0.8 km |
| Adaptive Lifestyles, Inc. §811 | Sumter | 0.8 km |
| Washington Place §811 | Sumter | 0.8 km |
| Wall Street Green Phs Ii LIHTC | Sumter | 1.1 km |
| Abilities Unlimited, Inc. §811 | Sumter | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Palmer Place 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 Palmer Place?
Residents report average rents near $331/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 Palmer Place?
Contact the management office at 11 N Blanding 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.