Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Summerville, SC
There are 20 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Summerville with roughly 1,647 assisted units — including 18 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 15 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $289 to $500 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Summerville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Summerville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waters at St. James LIHTCPB Section 8 | 336 | — | — |
| Parkway Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 144 | $500 | — |
| Canebreak Apartments LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Canebreak, a Limited Partnership PB Section 8 | 120 | $355 | — |
| Canebreak, a Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Haven Oaks Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | $314 | — |
| Redemption Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 95 | $444 | — |
| Summerville Garden LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Azalea Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Wisteria Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| The Villas of Summerville Aka Boone PB Section 8 | 62 | $367 | — |
| Cedar Key LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Lake Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Cambridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Oak Hollow LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Villas at Oakbrook LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Summerville Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Country Club Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Happy Homes, Inc. PB Section 8 | 15 | $289 | — |
| Palmetto Place §811 | 12 | $322 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Summerville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waters at St. James LIHTCPB Section 8 | 336 | — | — |
| Parkway Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 144 | $500 | — |
| Canebreak, a Limited Partnership PB Section 8 | 120 | $355 | — |
| Canebreak, a Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Haven Oaks Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | $314 | — |
| Redemption Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 95 | $444 | — |
| Summerville Garden LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Azalea Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Wisteria Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| The Villas of Summerville Aka Boone PB Section 8 | 62 | $367 | — |
| Cedar Key LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Lake Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Cambridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Oak Hollow LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Villas at Oakbrook LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Summerville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canebreak Apartments LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Dorchester County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Dorchester County: studio $1,557, 1-BR $1,630, 2-BR $1,787, 3-BR $2,222, 4-BR $2,562.
Full FMR table for Dorchester County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Summerville
- 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
- North Charleston, SC
- Beaufort, SC
- Myrtle Beach, SC
- Orangeburg, SC
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.