How many low income apartments are in Hartsville, SC?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Hartsville with approximately 542 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Hartsville?

Tenant-paid rents in Hartsville's assisted buildings typically range from about $232 to $336 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 Hartsville?

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 Hartsville?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Darlington County: about $856/mo for one-bedroom and $1,098/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Hartsville, SC

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hartsville with roughly 542 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $232 to $336 per month. Median reported wait: about 4 months.

assisted properties

542

subsidized units

$284

typical rent

4 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Hartsville

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hartsville

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
East Park Public Housing	100	$325	4 mo
Forest Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8	89	—	—
Forest Ridge I PB Section 8	89	$318	—
Hartsville Garden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	72	—	—
Swift Creek Apartments, Alp PB Section 8	72	$232	—
Middletown Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Hartsville Crossing Village LIHTC	32	—	—
Magnolia Senior Village M15-sg450993 LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Hartsville Special Housing, Inc. PB Section 8	16	$336	—

Section 8 apartments in Hartsville (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
Forest Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8	89	—	—
Forest Ridge I PB Section 8	89	$318	—
Hartsville Garden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	72	—	—
Swift Creek Apartments, Alp PB Section 8	72	$232	—
Middletown Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Magnolia Senior Village M15-sg450993 LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Hartsville Special Housing, Inc. PB Section 8	16	$336	—

Public housing developments in Hartsville

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
East Park Public Housing	100	$325	4 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Hartsville

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
Hartsville Crossing Village LIHTC	32	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Darlington County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Darlington County: studio $850, 1-BR $856, 2-BR $1,098, 3-BR $1,317, 4-BR $1,499.

Full FMR table for Darlington County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Hartsville

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.