Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Greenwood, SC
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Greenwood with roughly 1,078 assisted units — including 18 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $186 to $424 per month. Median reported wait: about 19 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Greenwood
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Greenwood
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield & Winns Apartments Public Housing | 223 | $384 | 19 mo |
| Phoenix Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $186 | — |
| Wisewood Apartments Associates, Lp PB Section 8 | 90 | $278 | — |
| Hallmark at Greenwood LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Cardinal Glen Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Cambridge Apartments PB Section 8 | 62 | $354 | — |
| Hampton House Apartments PB Section 8 | 60 | $424 | — |
| Swann Meadows Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Twin Oaks Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | $244 | — |
| Oakmont Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Pineridge Apts. A.k.a. Greenwood El PB Section 8 | 51 | $351 | — |
| Gardens at Parkway LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Sterling Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Liberty Village M14-sg450966 Deerchase Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Byrd Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Trakas Avenue Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Trakas Avenue Apts Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Ellison Avenue Atrium Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Taggart Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Greenwood (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $186 | — |
| Wisewood Apartments Associates, Lp PB Section 8 | 90 | $278 | — |
| Hallmark at Greenwood LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Cardinal Glen Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Cambridge Apartments PB Section 8 | 62 | $354 | — |
| Hampton House Apartments PB Section 8 | 60 | $424 | — |
| Swann Meadows Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Twin Oaks Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | $244 | — |
| Oakmont Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Pineridge Apts. A.k.a. Greenwood El PB Section 8 | 51 | $351 | — |
| Gardens at Parkway LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Sterling Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Liberty Village M14-sg450966 Deerchase Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Byrd Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Trakas Avenue Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Greenwood
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield & Winns Apartments Public Housing | 223 | $384 | 19 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Greenwood County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Greenwood County: studio $703, 1-BR $757, 2-BR $934, 3-BR $1,135, 4-BR $1,275.
Full FMR table for Greenwood County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Greenwood
- 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
- Columbia, SC
- Greenville, SC
- Charleston, SC
- Spartanburg, SC
- Anderson, SC
- Rock Hill, SC
- Florence, SC
- Sumter, SC
- Summerville, SC
- North Charleston, SC
- Beaufort, SC
- Myrtle Beach, SC
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.