Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,061 · Households served: 788 · Occupancy: 74% · ZIP codes served: 16
The Housing Authority of Myrtle Beach operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 1,061 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 788 households, with an occupancy rate of 74%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to low-income families in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Among the three housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Housing Authority of Myrtle Beach ranks first by voucher count, significantly outpacing peers like the Housing Authority of Conway, which administers 373 vouchers. On a broader scale, it holds the 9th position among 34 authorities in the state of South Carolina by the number of Section 8 vouchers managed.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Myrtle Beach ranges from $1,270 to $1,730, with an average of $1,439. This is notably higher than the state average of $1,262. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 29579 at $1,730, while the lowest is in ZIP code 29526 at $1,270.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29511 | $1,040 | $1,110 | $1,320 | $1,630 | $1,900 |
| 29526 | $1,040 | $1,110 | $1,320 | $1,630 | $1,900 |
| 29527 | $1,040 | $1,110 | $1,320 | $1,630 | $1,900 |
| 29544 | $1,040 | $1,110 | $1,320 | $1,630 | $1,900 |
| 29545 | $1,040 | $1,110 | $1,320 | $1,630 | $1,900 |
| 29566 | $1,330 | $1,450 | $1,730 | $2,100 | $2,280 |
| 29568 | $1,440 | $1,560 | $1,870 | $2,270 | $2,460 |
| 29569 | $1,040 | $1,110 | $1,320 | $1,630 | $1,900 |
| 29572 | $1,150 | $1,250 | $1,500 | $1,820 | $1,980 |
| 29575 | $1,220 | $1,330 | $1,590 | $1,930 | $2,090 |
| 29576 | $1,300 | $1,410 | $1,720 | $2,080 | $2,420 |
| 29577 | $1,090 | $1,190 | $1,420 | $1,720 | $1,900 |
| 29579 | $1,410 | $1,540 | $1,840 | $2,230 | $2,420 |
| 29581 | $1,040 | $1,110 | $1,320 | $1,630 | $1,900 |
| 29582 | $1,190 | $1,300 | $1,550 | $1,880 | $2,040 |
| 29588 | $1,180 | $1,290 | $1,540 | $1,870 | $2,030 |
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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