South Carolina Section 8 Income Limits 2026
Official HUD limits for 46 counties - 4-person very low income limit ranges $37,300 to $58,750
The table shows FY2026 income limits for a 4-person household in each South Carolina county: extremely low (30% AMI), very low (50% AMI - the main Section 8 line), and low income (80% AMI). Open a county for all household sizes and an eligibility check, or find your local housing authority to apply.
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South Carolina Income Limits by County (4-Person Household)
| County | 30% AMI | 50% AMI (Section 8) | 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville County | $33,000 | $37,300 | $59,700 |
| Aiken County | $33,000 | $45,200 | $72,300 |
| Allendale County | $33,000 | $37,300 | $59,700 |
| Anderson County | $33,000 | $47,550 | $76,100 |
| Bamberg County | $33,000 | $37,300 | $59,700 |
| Barnwell County | $33,000 | $37,300 | $59,700 |
| Beaufort County | $33,900 | $56,500 | $90,400 |
| Berkeley County | $35,250 | $58,750 | $94,000 |
| Calhoun County | $33,000 | $46,200 | $73,900 |
| Charleston County | $35,250 | $58,750 | $94,000 |
| Cherokee County | $33,000 | $37,300 | $59,700 |
| Chester County | $33,000 | $37,300 | $59,700 |
| Chesterfield County | $33,000 | $37,300 | $59,700 |
| Clarendon County | $33,000 | $37,300 | $59,700 |
| Colleton County | $33,000 | $37,300 | $59,700 |
| Darlington County | $33,000 | $37,300 | $59,700 |
| Dillon County | $33,000 | $37,300 | $59,700 |
| Dorchester County | $35,250 | $58,750 | $94,000 |
| Edgefield County | $33,000 | $45,200 | $72,300 |
| Fairfield County | $33,000 | $46,200 | $73,900 |
| Florence County | $33,000 | $39,650 | $63,450 |
| Georgetown County | $33,000 | $42,800 | $68,500 |
| Greenville County | $33,000 | $53,150 | $85,050 |
| Greenwood County | $33,000 | $37,300 | $59,700 |
| Hampton County | $33,000 | $37,300 | $59,700 |
| Horry County | $33,000 | $43,000 | $68,800 |
| Jasper County | $33,000 | $41,800 | $66,850 |
| Kershaw County | $33,000 | $46,400 | $74,250 |
| Lancaster County | $33,000 | $51,250 | $82,000 |
| Laurens County | $33,000 | $39,950 | $63,900 |
| Lee County | $33,000 | $37,300 | $59,700 |
| Lexington County | $33,000 | $46,200 | $73,900 |
| Marion County | $33,000 | $37,300 | $59,700 |
| Marlboro County | $33,000 | $37,300 | $59,700 |
| McCormick County | $33,000 | $41,900 | $67,050 |
| Newberry County | $33,000 | $39,450 | $63,100 |
| Oconee County | $33,000 | $44,450 | $71,100 |
| Orangeburg County | $33,000 | $37,300 | $59,700 |
| Pickens County | $33,000 | $53,150 | $85,050 |
| Richland County | $33,000 | $46,200 | $73,900 |
| Saluda County | $33,000 | $46,200 | $73,900 |
| Spartanburg County | $33,000 | $45,150 | $72,250 |
| Sumter County | $33,000 | $37,300 | $59,700 |
| Union County | $33,000 | $37,300 | $59,700 |
| Williamsburg County | $33,000 | $37,300 | $59,700 |
| York County | $35,200 | $58,700 | $93,900 |
South Carolina Income Limit FAQs
It depends on your county. For a 4-person household in South Carolina, the FY2026 very low income (50% AMI) limit - the main Section 8 eligibility line - ranges from $37,300 to $58,750 per year. Select your county in the table above for exact limits by household size.
Check the low income (80% AMI) tier: some programs, including public housing, accept households up to that level. Also compare neighboring counties - limits can differ substantially, and you can apply to any housing authority whose waiting list is open, not just your own county.
The housing authority verifies gross income for everyone in your household through pay stubs, employer verification, benefit award letters, and tax records. Report all income sources - unreported income discovered later can cause denial or termination of assistance.
Related Resources
Source: HUD FY2026 Income Limits · huduser.gov