Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Seneca, SC
There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Seneca with roughly 842 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $200 to $469 per month. Median reported wait: about 8 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Seneca
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Seneca
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second St/sixth St Apt Public Housing | 225 | $361 | 8 mo |
| North Woods Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 119 | — | — |
| Seneca Gardens Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | $200 | — |
| Mountain Trace PB Section 8 | 56 | $233 | — |
| Applewood Villas LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Hunter Oaks Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Spring Valley Elderly Housing PB Section 8 | 48 | $395 | — |
| Serenity Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Springbrook Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Greenfield Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $317 | — |
| Seneca Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Sloan Street Ii §202 Senior | 20 | $395 | — |
| Sloan Street §202 Senior | 16 | $469 | — |
| Stribling Place §811 | 12 | $414 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Seneca (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Woods Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 119 | — | — |
| Seneca Gardens Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | $200 | — |
| Mountain Trace PB Section 8 | 56 | $233 | — |
| Hunter Oaks Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Spring Valley Elderly Housing PB Section 8 | 48 | $395 | — |
| Serenity Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Springbrook Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Greenfield Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | $317 | — |
| Seneca Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Seneca
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second St/sixth St Apt Public Housing | 225 | $361 | 8 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Seneca
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applewood Villas LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Oconee County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Oconee County: studio $712, 1-BR $717, 2-BR $941, 3-BR $1,153, 4-BR $1,337.
Full FMR table for Oconee County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Seneca
- 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
- Walhalla, 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.