St James §202 Senior Charleston, SC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
St James is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Charleston, SC with 61 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $421/month on average.
61
total units
98%
occupancy
$421
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 Affirmation Blvd, Charleston, SC 29412 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,643/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,327/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at St James
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 800 Affirmation 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 (~$421/mo average here).
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- Palmilla 228 LIHTCPB Section 8
- Joseph Floyd Manor Public Housing
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chaston Housing Opportunities §811 | Charleston | 1.1 km |
| Secessionville PB Section 8 | Charleston | 3.4 km |
| E M B E Apts PB Section 8 | Charleston | 4.3 km |
| Ansonborough Housing Corporation PB Section 8 | Charleston | 4.4 km |
| Canterbury House East §202 Senior | Charleston | 4.5 km |
| Canterbury House West PB Section 8 | Charleston | 4.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does St James have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at St James?
Residents report average rents near $421/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 St James?
Contact the management office at 800 Affirmation 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.