Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Laurens, SC
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Laurens with roughly 586 assisted units — including 9 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 $234 to $429 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Laurens
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Laurens
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Franklin Court Public Housing | 120 | $322 | 6 mo |
| Hilltop Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Laurelwood LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Laurens Villa Apartments PB Section 8 | 60 | $317 | — |
| Laurens Terrace Apartments PB Section 8 | 58 | $234 | — |
| Meadowbrook Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Summercrest Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Fairgrounds Senior Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Laurens Glen Apartments PB Section 8 | 29 | $317 | — |
| Laurens Co. Specialty Hsg. Corp. PB Section 8 | 16 | $312 | — |
| Omt Inc. §811 | 16 | $256 | — |
| Sfn Inc. §811 | 12 | $429 | — |
| Shd Inc. §811 | 3 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Laurens (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Laurelwood LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Laurens Villa Apartments PB Section 8 | 60 | $317 | — |
| Laurens Terrace Apartments PB Section 8 | 58 | $234 | — |
| Meadowbrook Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Summercrest Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Fairgrounds Senior Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Laurens Glen Apartments PB Section 8 | 29 | $317 | — |
| Laurens Co. Specialty Hsg. Corp. PB Section 8 | 16 | $312 | — |
Public housing developments in Laurens
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Franklin Court Public Housing | 120 | $322 | 6 mo |
Voucher rent limits: Laurens County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Laurens County: studio $863, 1-BR $869, 2-BR $1,133, 3-BR $1,358, 4-BR $1,625.
Full FMR table for Laurens County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Laurens
- 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
- Clinton, SC
- Columbia, SC
- Greenville, SC
- Charleston, SC
- Spartanburg, SC
- Anderson, SC
- Rock Hill, SC
- Florence, 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.