Waters at West Ashley LIHTCPB Section 8 Charleston, SC

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025

Waters at West Ashley is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Charleston, SC with 100 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $273/month on average.

100
total units
93%
occupancy
$273
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address1900 Hazelwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29407 Map →
Average household income$11,960/yr
Average personal income$4,235/yr
People per unit2.8
Moved in within last year4%
Households below 30% AMI88%
Households below 50% AMI100%
One-bedroom share14%

How to apply at Waters at West Ashley

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 1900 Hazelwood Dr, Charleston; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$273/mo average here).

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Waters at West Ashley 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 Waters at West Ashley?
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 Waters at West Ashley?
Contact the management office at 1900 Hazelwood 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.