How many low income apartments are in Union, SC?

HUD administrative data tracks 14 subsidized properties in Union with approximately 780 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Union?

Tenant-paid rents in Union's assisted buildings typically range from about $246 to $337 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 Union?

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 Union?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Union County: about $791/mo for one-bedroom and $1,038/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Union, SC

There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Union with roughly 780 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $246 to $337 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.

assisted properties

780

subsidized units

$292

typical rent

9 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Union

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Union

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Chambers Ave Apts Public Housing	205	$306	8 mo
Buena Vista Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	96	—	—
Horseshoe Circle Apts. Public Housing	81	$337	10 mo
Brittany Manor LIHTCPB Section 8	78	—	—
Housing Authority of Union PB Section 8	54	$246	—
Fairforest Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	45	—	—
Keenan Oaks M15-sg450995 LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Rose Hill Gardens Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Union Mill Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
West End Manor LIHTCPB Section 8	28	—	—
West End Manor LIHTC	28	—	—
Woodlawn Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Fairforest Ii Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	18	—	—
Union Housing Inc §811	3	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Union (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
Buena Vista Apts Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	96	—	—
Brittany Manor LIHTCPB Section 8	78	—	—
Housing Authority of Union PB Section 8	54	$246	—
Fairforest Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	45	—	—
Keenan Oaks M15-sg450995 LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Rose Hill Gardens Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Union Mill Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
West End Manor LIHTCPB Section 8	28	—	—
Woodlawn Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Fairforest Ii Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	18	—	—

Public housing developments in Union

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
Chambers Ave Apts Public Housing	205	$306	8 mo
Horseshoe Circle Apts. Public Housing	81	$337	10 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Union

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
West End Manor LIHTC	28	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Union County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Union County: studio $786, 1-BR $791, 2-BR $1,038, 3-BR $1,270, 4-BR $1,374.

Full FMR table for Union County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Union

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.