Pickens Gardens PB Section 8 Pickens, SC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Pickens Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Pickens, SC with 76 units reporting 63% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $323/month on average.
76
total units
63%
occupancy
$323
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 102 Garden Dr, Pickens, SC 29671 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,503/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,612/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 49% |
How to apply at Pickens Gardens
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 102 Garden Dr, Pickens; 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 (~$323/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Pickens
- Gentry Place Apartments LIHTC
- Pickens Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ridgeview Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- 119 Sunset Circle LIHTCPB Section 8
- 47 Overbrook St LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jay's Place §202 Senior | Easley | 8.3 km |
| Westgate Apartments Public Housing | Easley | 8.7 km |
| Forest View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Liberty | 8.9 km |
| Forest View Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Liberty | 8.9 km |
| Peachtree Senior Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Liberty | 8.9 km |
| Park West Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Easley | 9.5 km |
| Easley Hsg for Elderly, Alp PB Section 8 | Easley | 9.5 km |
| Cedar Brook Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Easley | 9.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Pickens
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Pickens Gardens 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 Pickens Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $323/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 Pickens Gardens?
Contact the management office at 102 Garden Dr in Pickens. 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.