Santee Public Housing Santee, SC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Santee is a Public Housing community in Santee, SC with 79 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $375/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 11 months.
79
total units
95%
occupancy
$375
avg resident rent
11 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 180 Cantey Dr, Santee, SC 29142 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,578/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,000/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 56% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 82% |
| One-bedroom share | 33% |
How to apply at Santee
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 180 Cantey Dr, Santee; 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 (~$375/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Santee
- Lakeland Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Summer Lane Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shadowfield Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elloree | 9.5 km |
| Elloree Smith Senior Living, Inc. §202 Senior | Elloree | 9.5 km |
| Shamrock Homes, Inc. §811 | Elloree | 10.3 km |
| Sweet Briar Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elloree | 10.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Santee
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Santee 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 Santee?
Residents report average rents near $375/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 Santee?
Contact the management office at 180 Cantey Dr in Santee. 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.