How many low income apartments are in Travelers Rest, SC?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in Travelers Rest with approximately 318 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Travelers Rest?

Tenant-paid rents in Travelers Rest's assisted buildings typically range from about $245 to $245 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Travelers Rest?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Travelers Rest?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Greenville County: about $1,221/mo for one-bedroom and $1,339/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Travelers Rest, SC

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Travelers Rest with roughly 318 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $245 to $245 per month.

assisted properties

318

subsidized units

$245

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Travelers Rest

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Travelers Rest

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Brookside Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8	96	—	—
Holly Springs Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	46	—	—
Poinsett Commons Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	44	—	—
Harmony Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Oakcrest Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Raintree Apts Iii LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—
Stone Development §811	16	$245	—

Section 8 apartments in Travelers Rest (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
Brookside Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8	96	—	—
Holly Springs Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	46	—	—
Poinsett Commons Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	44	—	—
Harmony Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Oakcrest Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Raintree Apts Iii LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Greenville County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Greenville County: studio $1,166, 1-BR $1,221, 2-BR $1,339, 3-BR $1,612, 4-BR $1,943.

Full FMR table for Greenville County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Travelers Rest

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.