How many low income apartments are in Cheraw, SC?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Cheraw with approximately 432 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Cheraw?

Tenant-paid rents in Cheraw's assisted buildings typically range from about $303 to $384 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Cheraw?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Cheraw?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Chesterfield County: about $687/mo for one-bedroom and $902/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Cheraw, SC

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cheraw with roughly 432 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $303 to $384 per month. Median reported wait: about 17 months.

assisted properties

432

subsidized units

$344

typical rent

17 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Cheraw

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cheraw

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Gillespie/ingram/motley/fred Harris Public Housing	227	$303	17 mo
Chesterfield Courts, Inc. PB Section 8	40	$354	—
Cool Breeze Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
West Pines Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Pecan Commons LIHTC	37	—	—
Greystone Apts Iii LIHTCPB Section 8	14	—	—
River Birch Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	14	—	—
Arrowhead Apartments §811	12	$384	—
Third Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	8	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Cheraw (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
Chesterfield Courts, Inc. PB Section 8	40	$354	—
Cool Breeze Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
West Pines Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Greystone Apts Iii LIHTCPB Section 8	14	—	—
River Birch Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	14	—	—
Third Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	8	—	—

Public housing developments in Cheraw

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
Gillespie/ingram/motley/fred Harris Public Housing	227	$303	17 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Cheraw

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
Pecan Commons LIHTC	37	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Chesterfield County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Chesterfield County: studio $678, 1-BR $687, 2-BR $902, 3-BR $1,169, 4-BR $1,293.

Full FMR table for Chesterfield County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Cheraw

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.