Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Beaufort, SC
There are 22 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Beaufort with roughly 1,291 assisted units — including 16 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 19 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $291 to $473 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Beaufort
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Beaufort
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Waterford Cove I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | — | — |
| Mossy Oaks Village Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | $452 | — |
| Spanish Trace Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | $291 | — |
| Shell Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Port Royal LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Waters at Ribaut LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Waters at Ribaut Fka Parkview Apart PB Section 8 | 60 | $367 | — |
| Ashley Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Magnolia Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Sea Pointe LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Fairfield Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Ribaut Senior Village LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Lady's Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Wilderness Cove Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Lady's Pointe Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| 123 Club LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| 123 Club LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Waterford Cove Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Wilderness Too Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| The Cottages at Beaufort Ii §202 Senior | 18 | $406 | — |
| The Cottages at Beaufort §202 Senior | 17 | $473 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Beaufort (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Waterford Cove I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | — | — |
| Mossy Oaks Village Townhouses LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | $452 | — |
| Spanish Trace Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | $291 | — |
| Shell Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Port Royal LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Waters at Ribaut Fka Parkview Apart PB Section 8 | 60 | $367 | — |
| Ashley Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Magnolia Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Fairfield Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Lady's Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Wilderness Cove Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Lady's Pointe Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| 123 Club LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Waterford Cove Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Beaufort
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waters at Ribaut LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Sea Pointe LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Ribaut Senior Village LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| 123 Club LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Beaufort County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Beaufort County: studio $1,582, 1-BR $1,657, 2-BR $1,816, 3-BR $2,177, 4-BR $2,720.
Full FMR table for Beaufort County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Beaufort
- 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
- Bluffton, SC
- Columbia, SC
- Greenville, SC
- Charleston, SC
- Spartanburg, SC
- Anderson, SC
- Rock Hill, SC
- Florence, SC
- Sumter, SC
- Summerville, SC
- North Charleston, SC
- Myrtle Beach, SC
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.