Housing authoritiesSCTHE GREENVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY
THE GREENVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY
THE GREENVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY is based in Greenville, Greenville County, SC and administers 3,372 Section 8 vouchers and 220 public housing units.
HUD PHA code SC004. Program type: Combined. Households served: 3,251. Occupancy: 96%. ZIP codes served: 27.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-11-01.
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,030 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,070 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,180 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,440 |
| 4 bedroom | $1,720 |
| 5 bedroom | $1,978 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $28 | $33 | $36 | $41 | $46 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $59 | $68 | $74 | $83 | $95 |
| Heating (Electric) | $16 | $19 | $25 | $30 | $36 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $14 | $17 | $20 | $22 | $25 |
| Heating (Fuel Oil) | $47 | $58 | $64 | $75 | $81 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $5 | $5 | $8 | $9 | $13 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $9 | $9 | $15 | $22 | $28 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $6 | $7 | $10 | $12 | $15 |
| Other Electric | $22 | $26 | $36 | $45 | $55 |
| Air Conditioning | $9 | $11 | $15 | $19 | $24 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $9 | $11 | $17 | $22 | $27 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $22 | $25 | $37 | $46 | $59 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $14 | $16 | $21 | $26 | $30 |
| Water Heating (Fuel Oil) | $17 | $20 | $31 | $41 | $51 |
| Water | $21 | $21 | $27 | $32 | $37 |
| Sewer | $38 | $39 | $49 | $59 | $70 |
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.
Latest from THE GREENVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY
- Public Notice – FY2027 PHA Annual Agency Plan and Moving to Work (MTW) SupplementThe Greenville Housing Authority has released drafts of their FY2027 Annual Agency Plan and Moving to Work Supplement for public review.
- Stratham Place Waitlist Opening 7/13The Stratham Place apartment waitlist will open on July 13, 2026 at 8:00 am EST and will remain open indefinitely.
- NOTICE OF RFPThe Greenville Housing Authority has issued a Request for Proposal notice available for download.
- IMPORTANT – Office Hours 2/2/26Due to hazardous weather, Greenville Housing Authority offices will open at noon on February 2, 2026.
- IMPORTANT – TGHA Office ReopeningThe main Greenville Housing Authority office will reopen to the public at noon on January 27 following icy road conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29322 | $1,050 | $1,100 | $1,210 | $1,460 | $1,750 |
| 29356 | $1,050 | $1,100 | $1,210 | $1,460 | $1,750 |
| 29601 | $1,920 | $2,000 | $2,180 | $2,600 | $3,070 |
| 29605 | $1,190 | $1,240 | $1,350 | $1,610 | $1,900 |
| 29607 | $1,600 | $1,670 | $1,820 | $2,170 | $2,570 |
| 29609 | $1,230 | $1,280 | $1,390 | $1,660 | $1,960 |
| 29611 | $1,250 | $1,300 | $1,420 | $1,700 | $2,010 |
| 29613 | $1,200 | $1,250 | $1,360 | $1,630 | $1,920 |
| 29614 | $1,370 | $1,430 | $1,550 | $1,850 | $2,190 |
| 29615 | $1,500 | $1,560 | $1,700 | $2,030 | $2,400 |
| 29617 | $1,190 | $1,240 | $1,350 | $1,610 | $1,900 |
| 29627 | $1,050 | $1,100 | $1,210 | $1,460 | $1,750 |
| 29635 | $1,070 | $1,100 | $1,230 | $1,500 | $1,770 |
| 29644 | $1,150 | $1,200 | $1,360 | $1,620 | $1,910 |
| 29645 | $1,050 | $1,100 | $1,210 | $1,460 | $1,750 |
| 29650 | $1,580 | $1,640 | $1,790 | $2,140 | $2,520 |
| 29651 | $1,130 | $1,170 | $1,280 | $1,540 | $1,810 |
| 29654 | $1,050 | $1,100 | $1,210 | $1,460 | $1,750 |
| 29661 | $1,050 | $1,100 | $1,210 | $1,460 | $1,750 |
| 29662 | $1,530 | $1,600 | $1,740 | $2,080 | $2,450 |
| 29669 | $1,050 | $1,100 | $1,210 | $1,460 | $1,750 |
| 29673 | $1,090 | $1,140 | $1,240 | $1,550 | $1,830 |
| 29680 | $1,650 | $1,720 | $1,870 | $2,230 | $2,640 |
| 29681 | $1,780 | $1,850 | $2,020 | $2,410 | $2,850 |
| 29683 | $1,050 | $1,100 | $1,210 | $1,460 | $1,750 |
| 29687 | $1,350 | $1,410 | $1,530 | $1,830 | $2,160 |
| 29690 | $1,160 | $1,200 | $1,310 | $1,570 | $1,850 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
THE GREENVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY
122 Edinburgh Ct, Greenville, SC 29607
Phone: (864) 467-4250
Official website: tgha.net
Email updates
About THE GREENVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY
Overview
The Greenville Housing Authority operates 220 public housing units and administers 3,372 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 3,251 households. The authority maintains a 96% occupancy rate and operates a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
The Greenville Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Greenville area, with a significant number of Section 8 vouchers. It is also the second-largest voucher provider in the state, out of 34 authorities. The Housing Authority of Greer, which administers 290 vouchers, is another key player in the region.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the Greenville area ranges from $1,180 to $1,930, with an average of $1,335. This is slightly higher than the state average of $1,262. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 29601 at $1,930, while the lowest is in ZIP code 29635 at $1,180.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- HOUSING AUTHORITY OF GREERGreer, SC, 290 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.