Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Georgetown, SC
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Georgetown with roughly 672 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $322 to $440 per month. Median reported wait: about 26 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Georgetown
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Georgetown
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Apts Public Housing | 179 | $407 | 34 mo |
| Maryville South Apts Public Housing | 114 | $440 | 18 mo |
| Hickory Knoll LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Georgetown Landing Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Plantation Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Millner Elderly Housing, Inc. PB Section 8 | 47 | $351 | — |
| Georgetown Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Villas at Winyah Bay LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Companion at Thornton Hall LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Bayside Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Bethel Apartments Inc PB Section 8 | 30 | $322 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Georgetown (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 Knoll LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Georgetown Landing Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Plantation Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Millner Elderly Housing, Inc. PB Section 8 | 47 | $351 | — |
| Georgetown Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Companion at Thornton Hall LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Bayside Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Bethel Apartments Inc PB Section 8 | 30 | $322 | — |
Public housing developments in Georgetown
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Apts Public Housing | 179 | $407 | 34 mo |
| Maryville South Apts Public Housing | 114 | $440 | 18 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Georgetown
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas at Winyah Bay LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Georgetown County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Georgetown County: studio $905, 1-BR $918, 2-BR $1,204, 3-BR $1,444, 4-BR $1,944.
Full FMR table for Georgetown County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Georgetown
- 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
- Andrews, 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.