Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Camden, SC
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Camden with roughly 549 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $259 to $340 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Camden
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Camden
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steeplechase Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 94 | — | — |
| Rivers Edge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $259 | — |
| Cedarbrook Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Trinity Methodist Church Apts. Inc PB Section 8 | 50 | $306 | — |
| Villages on Mill Street LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Riverwinds Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Canterbury Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Canterbury Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Camden Cove Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Chestnut Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Chestnut Ferry Court §811 | 20 | $314 | — |
| Kershaw Special Housing, Inc. PB Section 8 | 15 | $340 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Camden (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steeplechase Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 94 | — | — |
| Rivers Edge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $259 | — |
| Cedarbrook Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Trinity Methodist Church Apts. Inc PB Section 8 | 50 | $306 | — |
| Riverwinds Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Canterbury Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Canterbury Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Camden Cove Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Chestnut Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Kershaw Special Housing, Inc. PB Section 8 | 15 | $340 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Camden
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villages on Mill Street LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Kershaw County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Kershaw County: studio $844, 1-BR $849, 2-BR $1,009, 3-BR $1,214, 4-BR $1,458.
Full FMR table for Kershaw County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Camden
- 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
- Lugoff, 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.