Housing authoritiesSCHOUSING AUTHORITY OF CHESTER
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CHESTER
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CHESTER is based in Chester, Chester County, SC and administers 273 Section 8 vouchers and 112 public housing units.
HUD PHA code SC020. Program type: Combined. Households served: 251. Occupancy: 65%. ZIP codes served: 11.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CHESTER
2678 Dawson Dr, Chester, SC 29706
Phone: (803) 581-6981
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About HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CHESTER
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.