Program: Combined · Public housing units: 381 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,112 · Households served: 1,381 · Occupancy: 92% · ZIP codes served: 31
The Charleston County Housing and Redevelopment Authority operates 381 public housing units and administers 1,112 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,381 households. With an occupancy rate of 92%, the authority runs a combined program, providing both rental assistance and affordable housing options.
Among the three housing authorities that serve the same ZIP codes in the Charleston area, the Charleston County Housing and Redevelopment Authority ranks third by voucher count, behind the Housing Authority of North Charleston and the Housing Authority of the City of Charleston. On a broader scale, it holds the eighth position in the state of South Carolina, out of 34 authorities that manage Section 8 vouchers.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,300 to $2,680, with an average of $1,941. This is significantly higher than the state average of $1,262. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 29451 at $2,680, while the lowest is in ZIP code 29470 at $1,300.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29401 | $2,120 | $2,200 | $2,400 | $2,980 | $3,420 |
| 29403 | $1,930 | $2,010 | $2,190 | $2,720 | $3,120 |
| 29404 | $1,990 | $2,080 | $2,260 | $2,800 | $3,220 |
| 29405 | $1,390 | $1,450 | $1,580 | $1,960 | $2,250 |
| 29406 | $1,540 | $1,610 | $1,750 | $2,170 | $2,500 |
| 29407 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,370 | $2,720 |
| 29409 | $1,930 | $2,010 | $2,190 | $2,720 | $3,120 |
| 29410 | $1,500 | $1,560 | $1,700 | $2,110 | $2,420 |
| 29412 | $1,930 | $2,010 | $2,190 | $2,720 | $3,120 |
| 29414 | $1,900 | $1,980 | $2,150 | $2,670 | $3,070 |
| 29418 | $1,430 | $1,490 | $1,620 | $2,010 | $2,310 |
| 29420 | $1,630 | $1,700 | $1,850 | $2,290 | $2,640 |
| 29424 | $2,050 | $2,130 | $2,320 | $2,890 | $3,310 |
| 29425 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,370 | $2,720 |
| 29426 | $1,480 | $1,540 | $1,680 | $2,080 | $2,400 |
| 29429 | $2,500 | $2,600 | $2,830 | $3,510 | $4,040 |
| 29438 | $1,030 | $1,080 | $1,240 | $1,520 | $1,900 |
| 29439 | $2,200 | $2,300 | $2,500 | $3,100 | $3,570 |
| 29449 | $1,340 | $1,400 | $1,520 | $1,880 | $2,170 |
| 29450 | $1,890 | $1,960 | $2,140 | $2,650 | $3,050 |
| 29451 | $2,500 | $2,600 | $2,830 | $3,510 | $4,040 |
| 29455 | $1,640 | $1,710 | $1,860 | $2,310 | $2,650 |
| 29456 | $1,670 | $1,740 | $1,890 | $2,340 | $2,700 |
| 29458 | $1,670 | $1,730 | $1,920 | $2,370 | $2,790 |
| 29464 | $2,140 | $2,230 | $2,430 | $3,010 | $3,470 |
| 29466 | $2,440 | $2,540 | $2,770 | $3,430 | $3,950 |
| 29470 | $1,080 | $1,120 | $1,220 | $1,510 | $1,770 |
| 29482 | $2,160 | $2,250 | $2,460 | $3,040 | $3,510 |
| 29483 | $1,390 | $1,450 | $1,580 | $1,960 | $2,250 |
| 29485 | $1,640 | $1,710 | $1,860 | $2,310 | $2,650 |
| 29487 | $1,460 | $1,530 | $1,670 | $2,070 | $2,380 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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