The Shires Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 Charleston, SC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
The Shires Apts is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Charleston, SC with 71 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
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| Address | 1020 Little John Dr, Charleston, SC 29407 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 71 |
| Placed in service | 2006 |
How to apply at The Shires 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 1020 Little John Dr, 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.
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- Gadsden Green Homes Public Housing
- Bridgeview Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Bridgeview Village LIHTC
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1537 W Robinhood Dr LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 1.1 km |
| Shady Grove Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 1.4 km |
| Sherman House PB Section 8 | Charleston | 1.4 km |
| Waters at West Ashley LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 1.7 km |
| Pinecrest Greene LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 2 km |
| Bulls Creek LIHTC | Charleston | 2.8 km |
| Grandview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 3.4 km |
| Grand Oak Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Charleston
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Shires Apts have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 The Shires Apts?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at The Shires Apts?
Contact the management office at 1020 Little John Dr 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.