Program: Combined · Public housing units: 112 · Section 8 vouchers: 273 · Households served: 251 · Occupancy: 65% · ZIP codes served: 11
The Housing Authority of Chester operates 112 public housing units and administers 273 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 251 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 65%, and it offers a combined program that includes both public housing and voucher assistance.
The Housing Authority of Chester ranks 23rd in the state of South Carolina in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 34 authorities. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers within the state. While it does not serve as many households as some larger authorities, it plays a significant role in providing housing assistance to the community of Chester.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $990 to $1510, with an average of $1245. This is slightly below the state average of $1262. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 29730 at $1510, while the lowest is in ZIP code 29706 at $990.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29014 | $930 | $1,050 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,720 |
| 29031 | $930 | $1,050 | $1,180 | $1,560 | $1,720 |
| 29055 | $930 | $1,050 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,720 |
| 29704 | $1,180 | $1,210 | $1,370 | $1,770 | $2,140 |
| 29706 | $780 | $790 | $1,020 | $1,400 | $1,470 |
| 29712 | $1,210 | $1,230 | $1,480 | $1,940 | $2,210 |
| 29714 | $1,190 | $1,200 | $1,560 | $2,140 | $2,250 |
| 29724 | $860 | $860 | $1,100 | $1,510 | $1,640 |
| 29729 | $1,080 | $1,090 | $1,410 | $1,940 | $2,040 |
| 29730 | $1,360 | $1,410 | $1,540 | $1,880 | $2,390 |
| 29742 | $1,170 | $1,220 | $1,350 | $1,670 | $2,080 |
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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