Sherman House PB Section 8 Charleston, SC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sherman House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Charleston, SC with 55 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $401/month on average.
55
total units
89%
occupancy
$401
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1635 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,097/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,781/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Sherman House
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 1635 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd, Charleston; 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 (~$401/mo average here).
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- Liberty Homes LIHTCPB Section 8
- Palmilla 228 LIHTCPB Section 8
- Joseph Floyd Manor Public Housing
- Single Family Units Public Housing
- Brighton Place Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest Greene LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 0.8 km |
| Waters at West Ashley LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 1.4 km |
| Ashley Arms LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 1.4 km |
| The Shires Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 1.4 km |
| Bulls Creek LIHTC | Charleston | 1.4 km |
| Westover Apartments, Inc. PB Section 8 | Charleston | 1.4 km |
| 1505 Staffordshire Dr LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 1.4 km |
| Grandview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sherman House 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 Sherman House?
Residents report average rents near $401/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 Sherman House?
Contact the management office at 1635 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd in Charleston. 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.