Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lexington, SC
There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lexington with roughly 735 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 12 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $314 to $371 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Lexington
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lexington
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimney Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 152 | — | — |
| Park North, a Limited Partnership PB Section 8 | 84 | $314 | — |
| Autumnwood Crossing LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Chimney Ridge Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Fern Hall Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Hampton's Crossing LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Pebble Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Sweetbriar Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Town & Country Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Villas at Northlake LIHTC | 43 | — | — |
| Fern Hall Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Scarlett Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Westfield Gardens Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Lexington South, Inc. PB Section 8 | 16 | $371 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Lexington (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimney Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 152 | — | — |
| Park North, a Limited Partnership PB Section 8 | 84 | $314 | — |
| Chimney Ridge Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Fern Hall Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Pebble Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Sweetbriar Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Town & Country Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Fern Hall Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Scarlett Oaks LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Westfield Gardens Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Lexington South, Inc. PB Section 8 | 16 | $371 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lexington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumnwood Crossing LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Hampton's Crossing LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Villas at Northlake LIHTC | 43 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Lexington County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lexington County: studio $1,032, 1-BR $1,164, 2-BR $1,276, 3-BR $1,623, 4-BR $1,911.
Full FMR table for Lexington County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Lexington
- 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
- Batesburg, SC
- Cayce, SC
- Irmo, SC
- West Columbia, SC
- Columbia, SC
- Greenville, 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.