Program: Combined · Public housing units: 140 · Section 8 vouchers: 252 · Households served: 333 · Occupancy: 84% · ZIP codes served: 5
The Housing Authority of Lancaster manages 140 public housing units and administers 252 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 333 households. With an occupancy rate of 84%, the authority operates a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to meet the diverse needs of the community.
The Housing Authority of Lancaster ranks 25th 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, reflecting its significant role in supporting local families and individuals with housing assistance.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in Lancaster ranges from $1,000 to $1,520, with an average of $1,104. This is below the state average of $1,262. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 29707 at $1,520, while the lowest is in ZIP code 29058 at $1,000.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29058 | $800 | $830 | $910 | $1,250 | $1,530 |
| 29067 | $830 | $860 | $940 | $1,250 | $1,540 |
| 29707 | $1,410 | $1,470 | $1,600 | $2,190 | $2,670 |
| 29718 | $800 | $830 | $910 | $1,250 | $1,530 |
| 29720 | $890 | $930 | $1,010 | $1,390 | $1,690 |
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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