Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Abbeville, SC
There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Abbeville with roughly 633 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $192 to $384 per month. Median reported wait: about 11 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Abbeville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Abbeville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carver Apartments Public Housing | 129 | $319 | 11 mo |
| Hickory Heights & Oakland Apartments LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Hickory Heights and Oakland Apts PB Section 8 | 112 | $192 | — |
| Abbeville Arms Alp PB Section 8 | 72 | $374 | — |
| The Refinery LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Coleman Street Apartments M13-sg450954 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Pecan Grove Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Woodview PB Section 8 | 40 | $384 | — |
| Ferguson Williams Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Abbeville (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Heights and Oakland Apts PB Section 8 | 112 | $192 | — |
| Abbeville Arms Alp PB Section 8 | 72 | $374 | — |
| Coleman Street Apartments M13-sg450954 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Pecan Grove Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Woodview PB Section 8 | 40 | $384 | — |
| Ferguson Williams Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Abbeville
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carver Apartments Public Housing | 129 | $319 | 11 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Abbeville
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Heights & Oakland Apartments LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| The Refinery LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Abbeville County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Abbeville County: studio $678, 1-BR $725, 2-BR $902, 3-BR $1,220, 4-BR $1,225.
Full FMR table for Abbeville County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Abbeville
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Honea Path, SC
- Columbia, SC
- Greenville, SC
- Charleston, SC
- Spartanburg, SC
- Anderson, SC
- Rock Hill, SC
- Florence, SC
- Sumter, SC
- Summerville, SC
- North Charleston, SC
- Beaufort, SC
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.