Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bluffton, SC
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bluffton with roughly 660 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
Map of subsidized housing in Bluffton
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bluffton
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 116 | — | — |
| Bluffton House Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Vista View One Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| White Oak Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| May River Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Bluffton House Garden Apts Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Simmons Cay Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| May River Village Apartments Phase 2 M14-sg450963 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Hallmark Homes at Malphrus LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Simmons Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| May River Village, Phase 3 LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Bluffton (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 116 | — | — |
| Bluffton House Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Vista View One Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| White Oak Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| May River Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Bluffton House Garden Apts Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Simmons Cay Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| May River Village Apartments Phase 2 M14-sg450963 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Hallmark Homes at Malphrus LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Simmons Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Bluffton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May River Village, Phase 3 LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
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 Bluffton
- 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
- Beaufort, 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.