Section 8 in South Carolina: FMR & Landlord Guide
26,869 active Housing Choice Vouchers across 11 metros. Pick a market below for FY2026 Fair Market Rent, voucher counts, housing authorities and wait-list status.
Can a South Carolina landlord refuse Section 8?
Source-of-income protection status for South Carolina is not yet in our database. Verify with a local attorney or the state civil-rights office.
Informational only, not legal advice. Verify current status before making a leasing decision.
Section 8 markets in South Carolina
Sorted by active voucher count. Each metro page has HUD FY2026 FMR by bedroom, the housing authorities that administer vouchers there, and wait-list status.
Columbia, SC
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 17900
6,940 vouchersGreenville, SC
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 24860
5,863 vouchersCharleston, SC
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 16700
5,252 vouchersSpartanburg, SC
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 43900
2,933 vouchersFlorence, SC
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 22500
1,438 vouchersMyrtle Beach, SC
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 34820
1,434 vouchersGreenwood, SC
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 24940
975 vouchersSumter, SC
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 44940
941 vouchersHilton Head Island, SC
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 25940
647 vouchersNewberry, SC
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 35140
279 vouchersMurrells Inlet, SC
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 34680
167 vouchers
Section 8 landlord tools
Whether you’re researching a specific address or preparing for HQS inspection, the South Carolina data feeds directly into the tools below.