Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Greer, SC
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Greer with roughly 914 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $356 to $444 per month. Median reported wait: about 13 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Greer
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Greer
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Arms Public Housing | 186 | $356 | 13 mo |
| Companion at Bridle Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 152 | — | — |
| Beverly Apartments, Alp LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $380 | — |
| Oakland Place, Alp PB Section 8 | 80 | $396 | — |
| Maple Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Berkshire Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Piedmont Pointe LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Snow St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Avalon Chase LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Avalon Chase LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Reynolds Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Greer Voa Elderly Housing, Inc. Dba §202 Senior | 37 | $444 | — |
| Creekside Landing Apartments §202 Senior | 36 | $385 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Greer (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Companion at Bridle Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 152 | — | — |
| Beverly Apartments, Alp LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $380 | — |
| Oakland Place, Alp PB Section 8 | 80 | $396 | — |
| Maple Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Berkshire Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Snow St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Avalon Chase LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Reynolds Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Greer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Arms Public Housing | 186 | $356 | 13 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Greer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Pointe LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Avalon Chase LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Greenville County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Greenville County: studio $1,166, 1-BR $1,221, 2-BR $1,339, 3-BR $1,612, 4-BR $1,943.
Full FMR table for Greenville County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Greer
- 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
- Greenville, SC
- Mauldin, SC
- Simpsonville, SC
- Taylors, SC
- Travelers Rest, SC
- Columbia, SC
- Charleston, SC
- Spartanburg, SC
- Anderson, SC
- Rock Hill, SC
- Florence, SC
- Sumter, SC
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.