Program: Combined · Public housing units: 1,252 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,804 · Households served: 2,543 · Occupancy: 83% · ZIP codes served: 31
The Housing Authority of the City of Charleston manages 1,252 public housing units and administers 1,804 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 2,543 households. With an occupancy rate of 83%, the authority operates a combined program, providing both housing units and rental assistance to residents in need.
Among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Housing Authority of the City of Charleston ranks second by voucher count, with 1,804 vouchers. Its peer authorities include the Housing Authority of N Charleston, which administers 2,336 vouchers, and the Charleston Co Hsg & Redev Auth, which administers 1,112 vouchers. Statewide, the authority holds the sixth position in terms of voucher size, out of 34 authorities with vouchers in South Carolina.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,300 to $2,680, with an average of $1,941. This is significantly higher than the state average of $1,262. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 29451 at $2,680, while the lowest is in ZIP code 29470 at $1,300.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29401 | $2,120 | $2,200 | $2,400 | $2,980 | $3,420 |
| 29403 | $1,930 | $2,010 | $2,190 | $2,720 | $3,120 |
| 29404 | $1,990 | $2,080 | $2,260 | $2,800 | $3,220 |
| 29405 | $1,390 | $1,450 | $1,580 | $1,960 | $2,250 |
| 29406 | $1,540 | $1,610 | $1,750 | $2,170 | $2,500 |
| 29407 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,370 | $2,720 |
| 29409 | $1,930 | $2,010 | $2,190 | $2,720 | $3,120 |
| 29410 | $1,500 | $1,560 | $1,700 | $2,110 | $2,420 |
| 29412 | $1,930 | $2,010 | $2,190 | $2,720 | $3,120 |
| 29414 | $1,900 | $1,980 | $2,150 | $2,670 | $3,070 |
| 29418 | $1,430 | $1,490 | $1,620 | $2,010 | $2,310 |
| 29420 | $1,630 | $1,700 | $1,850 | $2,290 | $2,640 |
| 29424 | $2,050 | $2,130 | $2,320 | $2,890 | $3,310 |
| 29425 | $1,680 | $1,750 | $1,910 | $2,370 | $2,720 |
| 29426 | $1,480 | $1,540 | $1,680 | $2,080 | $2,400 |
| 29429 | $2,500 | $2,600 | $2,830 | $3,510 | $4,040 |
| 29438 | $1,030 | $1,080 | $1,240 | $1,520 | $1,900 |
| 29439 | $2,200 | $2,300 | $2,500 | $3,100 | $3,570 |
| 29449 | $1,340 | $1,400 | $1,520 | $1,880 | $2,170 |
| 29450 | $1,890 | $1,960 | $2,140 | $2,650 | $3,050 |
| 29451 | $2,500 | $2,600 | $2,830 | $3,510 | $4,040 |
| 29455 | $1,640 | $1,710 | $1,860 | $2,310 | $2,650 |
| 29456 | $1,670 | $1,740 | $1,890 | $2,340 | $2,700 |
| 29458 | $1,670 | $1,730 | $1,920 | $2,370 | $2,790 |
| 29464 | $2,140 | $2,230 | $2,430 | $3,010 | $3,470 |
| 29466 | $2,440 | $2,540 | $2,770 | $3,430 | $3,950 |
| 29470 | $1,080 | $1,120 | $1,220 | $1,510 | $1,770 |
| 29482 | $2,160 | $2,250 | $2,460 | $3,040 | $3,510 |
| 29483 | $1,390 | $1,450 | $1,580 | $1,960 | $2,250 |
| 29485 | $1,640 | $1,710 | $1,860 | $2,310 | $2,650 |
| 29487 | $1,460 | $1,530 | $1,670 | $2,070 | $2,380 |
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.
Home · Housing Authorities · FMR by ZIP · Section 8 Voucher Amounts