Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lancaster, SC
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lancaster with roughly 1,213 assisted units — including 15 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 15 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $242 to $367 per month. Median reported wait: about 10 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Lancaster
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lancaster
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 165 | — | — |
| Palmetto Place Apts. PB Section 8 | 165 | $242 | — |
| Caroline Courts Public Housing | 140 | $367 | 10 mo |
| Knolwood I and Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Millers Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Northwest Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Lancaster Assoc LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Lancaster Manor PB Section 8 | 66 | $367 | — |
| Oakleaf Senior Residences LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Cottages at Azalea LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Miller Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Sycamore Run LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Abbington Willow Lake LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Azalea Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Chesterfield Villas of Lancaster, Sc LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Old Hickory Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Lancaster Landing §811 | 16 | $268 | — |
| The Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Parr Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 13 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Lancaster (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 165 | — | — |
| Palmetto Place Apts. PB Section 8 | 165 | $242 | — |
| Knolwood I and Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
| Millers Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Northwest Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Lancaster Assoc LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Lancaster Manor PB Section 8 | 66 | $367 | — |
| Cottages at Azalea LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Miller Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Sycamore Run LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Azalea Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Chesterfield Villas of Lancaster, Sc LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Old Hickory Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| The Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Parr Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 13 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Lancaster
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Courts Public Housing | 140 | $367 | 10 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lancaster
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleaf Senior Residences LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Abbington Willow Lake LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Lancaster County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lancaster County: studio $881, 1-BR $922, 2-BR $1,011, 3-BR $1,382, 4-BR $1,696.
Full FMR table for Lancaster County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Lancaster
- 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.