Program: Combined · Public housing units: 154 · Section 8 vouchers: 67 · Households served: 197 · Occupancy: 89% · ZIP codes served: 8
The Housing Authority of Bennettsville operates 154 public housing units and administers 67 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 197 households. With an occupancy rate of 89%, the authority offers a combined program, providing both housing units and rental assistance to meet the diverse needs of the community.
The Housing Authority of Bennettsville ranks second among the two authorities serving Marlboro County by voucher count. Its peer, the Marlboro Co Hsg & Redev Authority, administers 258 Section 8 vouchers. On a broader scale, the authority holds the 33rd position out of 34 housing authorities in South Carolina by the number of vouchers it manages.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $900 to $1,060, with an average of $959. This is lower than the state average of $1,262. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 29516 at $1,060, while the lowest is in ZIP code 29512 at $900.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29512 | $670 | $680 | $890 | $1,050 | $1,480 |
| 29516 | $790 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,240 | $1,740 |
| 29520 | $680 | $720 | $940 | $1,220 | $1,290 |
| 29525 | $690 | $690 | $890 | $1,120 | $1,480 |
| 29565 | $790 | $850 | $930 | $1,270 | $1,490 |
| 29570 | $690 | $700 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,520 |
| 29594 | $680 | $690 | $900 | $1,070 | $1,500 |
| 29596 | $770 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,200 | $1,690 |
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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