Palmetto Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 Sumter, SC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Palmetto Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Sumter, SC with 95 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $356/month on average.
95
total units
100%
occupancy
$356
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1150 S Pike W, Sumter, SC 29150 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,856/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,856/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 59% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Palmetto Towers
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 1150 S Pike W, 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 (~$356/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wall Street Green Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sumter | 1.4 km |
| Evergreen Villas LIHTC | Sumter | 2.4 km |
| Poplar Square Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sumter | 2.8 km |
| Chestnut Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sumter | 2.8 km |
| Bassett Park Apartments §202 Senior | Sumter | 3.4 km |
| Abilities Unlimited, Inc. §811 | Sumter | 3.7 km |
| Miracle Square §811 | Sumter | 4 km |
| First Flight, Inc. §811 | Sumter | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Palmetto Towers have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Palmetto Towers?
Residents report average rents near $356/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 Palmetto Towers?
Contact the management office at 1150 S Pike W 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.