Housing authoritiesSCHOUSING AUTHORITY OF GEORGETOWN
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF GEORGETOWN
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF GEORGETOWN is based in Georgetown, Georgetown County, SC and administers 167 Section 8 vouchers and 295 public housing units.
HUD PHA code SC028. Program type: Combined. Households served: 366. Occupancy: 79%. ZIP codes served: 5.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Open | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from HOUSING AUTHORITY OF GEORGETOWN
- Summer 2026This announcement is for the summer of 2026.
- Spring 2026This announcement is for the spring of 2026.
- Winter 2026This announcement is for the winter of 2026.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29440 | $820 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,300 | $1,750 |
| 29510 | $820 | $830 | $1,090 | $1,300 | $1,750 |
| 29554 | $860 | $860 | $1,090 | $1,300 | $1,750 |
| 29576 | $1,300 | $1,410 | $1,720 | $2,080 | $2,420 |
| 29585 | $1,140 | $1,200 | $1,570 | $1,870 | $2,620 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF GEORGETOWN
1 Lincoln St, Georgetown, SC 29440
Phone: (843) 546-9621
Official website: gtownhousing.org
Email updates
About HOUSING AUTHORITY OF GEORGETOWN
Overview
The Housing Authority of Georgetown operates 295 public housing units and administers 167 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 366 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 79% and operates a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
Among the 34 housing authorities in South Carolina that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Housing Authority of Georgetown ranks 29th in terms of voucher size. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers within the state, alongside other authorities like the Charleston Housing Authority and the Greenville Housing Authority.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Georgetown ranges from $1,080 to $1,680, with an average of $1,300. This is slightly higher than the state average of $1,262. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 29576 at $1,680, while the lowest is in ZIP code 29440 at $1,080.
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.