Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lake City, SC
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lake City with roughly 617 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $260 to $293 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Lake City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lake City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Rd/ron Mcnair PB Section 8 | 187 | $293 | — |
| Durant Drive PB Section 8 | 100 | $280 | — |
| Palmetto Ridge Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Wren Village PB Section 8 | 50 | $260 | — |
| Highland Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Marion Commons LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Cole Road Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Palmetto Frond Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Bailey Gardens Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Swann Lakes Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Cherry Grove PB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Lake City (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Rd/ron Mcnair PB Section 8 | 187 | $293 | — |
| Durant Drive PB Section 8 | 100 | $280 | — |
| Palmetto Ridge Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Wren Village PB Section 8 | 50 | $260 | — |
| Highland Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Cole Road Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Palmetto Frond Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Bailey Gardens Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Swann Lakes Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Cherry Grove PB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lake City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Commons LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Florence County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Florence County: studio $948, 1-BR $953, 2-BR $1,117, 3-BR $1,434, 4-BR $1,588.
Full FMR table for Florence County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Lake City
- 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
- Florence, SC
- Timmonsville, SC
- Columbia, SC
- Greenville, SC
- Charleston, SC
- Spartanburg, SC
- Anderson, SC
- Rock Hill, 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.