Poplar Square Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 Sumter, SC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Poplar Square Apts. is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Sumter, SC with 50 units reporting 80% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $273/month on average.
50
total units
80%
occupancy
$273
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 | 925 Miller Rd, Sumter, SC 29150 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,615/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,994/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 26% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 9% |
How to apply at Poplar Square Apts.
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 925 Miller Rd, 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 (~$273/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southview Apartments §202 Senior | Sumter | 0.8 km |
| Miracle Square §811 | Sumter | 1.4 km |
| Wall Street Green Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sumter | 1.7 km |
| Evergreen Villas LIHTC | Sumter | 2 km |
| Independent Living, Inc. §811 | Sumter | 2 km |
| Abilities Unlimited, Inc. §811 | Sumter | 2.4 km |
| Sumter Senior Apartments LIHTC | Sumter | 3.3 km |
| Sumter Senior Apartments M15-sg450997 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sumter | 3.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Poplar Square Apts. 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 Poplar Square Apts.?
Residents report average rents near $273/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 Poplar Square Apts.?
Contact the management office at 925 Miller Rd 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.