Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Sumter, SC
There are 36 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Sumter with roughly 1,671 assisted units — including 22 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 20 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $239 to $378 per month. Median reported wait: about 12 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Sumter
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Sumter
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton/rast/s. Sumter/pinewood Public Housing | 163 | $378 | 14 mo |
| Harmony/friendship Public Housing | 163 | $373 | 9 mo |
| Palmetto Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 95 | $356 | — |
| Oakland Plantation LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Shiloh Randolph Manor PB Section 8 | 71 | $372 | — |
| Brookhollow Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Hickory Hollow LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Wall St Green Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Mt Pisgah Apartments PB Section 8 | 60 | $352 | — |
| Springcreek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Southview Apartments §202 Senior | 59 | $345 | — |
| Bassett Park Apartments §202 Senior | 53 | $370 | — |
| Garden Circle Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Poplar Square Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $273 | — |
| Evergreen Villas LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Chestnut Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| S P Holladay Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Sumter Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Bracey Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Misty Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Springhollow LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Wall Street Green Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Wall Street Green Phs Ii LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Sumter Senior Apartments LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Sumter Senior Apartments M15-sg450997 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Dignity Village PB Section 8 | 29 | $325 | — |
| Palmer Place PB Section 8 | 29 | $331 | — |
| Creative Environments, Inc. PB Section 8 | 18 | $239 | — |
| Adaptive Lifestyles, Inc. §811 | 16 | $307 | — |
| Washington Place §811 | 16 | $367 | — |
| Abilities Unlimited, Inc. §811 | 12 | $266 | — |
| Magnolia Manor of Sumter, Inc. §811 | 12 | — | — |
| Burgess Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Miracle Square §811 | 10 | — | — |
| Independent Living, Inc. §811 | 9 | — | — |
| First Flight, Inc. §811 | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Sumter (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 95 | $356 | — |
| Oakland Plantation LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Shiloh Randolph Manor PB Section 8 | 71 | $372 | — |
| Brookhollow Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Hickory Hollow LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Wall St Green Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Mt Pisgah Apartments PB Section 8 | 60 | $352 | — |
| Springcreek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Garden Circle Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Poplar Square Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $273 | — |
| Chestnut Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| S P Holladay Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Sumter Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Bracey Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Misty Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Sumter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton/rast/s. Sumter/pinewood Public Housing | 163 | $378 | 14 mo |
| Harmony/friendship Public Housing | 163 | $373 | 9 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Sumter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Villas LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Wall Street Green Phs Ii LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Sumter Senior Apartments LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Sumter County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Sumter County: studio $880, 1-BR $972, 2-BR $1,276, 3-BR $1,530, 4-BR $1,871.
Full FMR table for Sumter County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Sumter
- 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
- Summerville, 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.