Section 8 · SC
Section 8 rent — Charleston County, SC (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Charleston County, SC, shown as HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent by bedroom count. The local housing authority sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of this figure, so the actual voucher amount for a unit can be up to 10% above or below it.
Section 8 rent by bedroom
FY2026 Fair Market Rent in Charleston County, SC, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,557 | $1,401 – $1,713 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,630 | $1,467 – $1,793 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,787 | $1,608 – $1,966 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,222 | $2,000 – $2,444 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,562 | $2,306 – $2,818 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 29401, 29402, 29403, 29404, 29405, 29406, 29407, 29409, 29412, 29413, 29414, 29415, 29416, 29417, 29418, 29419, 29422, 29423, 29424, 29425, 29426, 29429, 29439, 29449, 29451, 29455, 29457, 29458, 29464, 29465, 29466, 29470, 29482, 29487.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,787/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,608 – $1,966
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Charleston County, SC?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Charleston County is $1,787. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,608 to $1,966 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Charleston County?
Each public housing authority chooses a payment standard between 90% and 110% of the county FMR published by HUD. The PHA then pays payment standard minus the tenant's roughly 30% share, capped at the contract rent.
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