Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Myrtle Beach, SC
There are 21 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Myrtle Beach with roughly 1,287 assisted units — including 16 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 18 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $337 to $445 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Myrtle Beach
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Myrtle Beach
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plantation Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 110 | $386 | — |
| Sandygate Village, Alp PB Section 8 | 104 | $445 | — |
| Monticello Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Summer Crest Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Carolina Cove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 73 | — | — |
| Pipers Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Waterford Pointe LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Bay Pointe Iii LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Swansgate Apts Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Villas at Swansgate LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Bay Pointe Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Monticello Park Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Monticello Park Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Alliance Inn Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Bay Pointe I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Villas at Oleander LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Carolina Oaks Village LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| The Highlands at Socastee LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Jefferson Place Apartments §202 Senior | 41 | $358 | — |
| Carver Apartments PB Section 8 | 32 | $337 | — |
| Swansgate Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Myrtle Beach (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plantation Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 110 | $386 | — |
| Sandygate Village, Alp PB Section 8 | 104 | $445 | — |
| Monticello Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Summer Crest Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Carolina Cove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 73 | — | — |
| Pipers Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Swansgate Apts Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Villas at Swansgate LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Bay Pointe Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Monticello Park Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Monticello Park Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Alliance Inn Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 54 | — | — |
| Bay Pointe I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| The Highlands at Socastee LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Carver Apartments PB Section 8 | 32 | $337 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Myrtle Beach
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Pointe LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Bay Pointe Iii LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Villas at Oleander LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Carolina Oaks Village LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Horry County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Horry County: studio $1,145, 1-BR $1,229, 2-BR $1,465, 3-BR $1,805, 4-BR $2,111.
Full FMR table for Horry County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Myrtle Beach
- 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
- Conway, SC
- Loris, SC
- Columbia, SC
- Greenville, SC
- Charleston, SC
- Spartanburg, SC
- Anderson, SC
- Rock Hill, SC
- Florence, SC
- Sumter, SC
- Summerville, SC
- North Charleston, SC
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.