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Public housing agency · Atlantic Beach, SC

Housing Authority of Atlantic Beach

To apply for public housing in Atlantic Beach, SC, contact Housing Authority of Atlantic Beach at (803) 617-7976. The agency runs public housing from its office at 1020 30th Ave S.

Contact Housing Authority of Atlantic Beach

  • Phone(803) 617-7976
  • Fax(803) 643-0069
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address1020 30th Ave S
    Atlantic Beach, SC 29582
  • CountyHorry County
  • ProgramsPublic housing only
  • HUD codeSC060

Contact details as reported by the agency to HUD (data updated October 6, 2026). Office hours are not published by HUD: call before you go.

Section 8 and public housing at Housing Authority of Atlantic Beach

0–49HUD size category (units)

Housing Authority of Atlantic Beach owns and manages public housing: apartments where rent is set at about 30% of your adjusted income. It does not administer Section 8 vouchers, so for a voucher in Atlantic Beach you need a nearby agency that does.

Income limits for Housing Authority of Atlantic Beach

HUD sets the income limits for Horry County, SC based on the Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway, SC HUD Metro FMR Area figures. Public housing eligibility depends on your total household income and household size.

Enter your household size and yearly income to compare them with the HUD limits for Horry County, SC.

Household sizeExtremely low (30%)Very low (50%)Low (80%)
1 person$18,100$30,100$48,200
2 people$21,640$34,400$55,050
3 people$27,320$38,700$61,950
4 people$33,000$43,000$68,800
5 people$38,680$46,450$74,350
6 people$44,360$49,900$79,850

HUD FY2026 income limits for Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway, SC HUD Metro FMR Area. Area median family income: $86,000. Income limits for every county.

Fair Market Rent near Atlantic Beach

Fair Market Rents are HUD's estimate of what a modest rental costs in the Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway, SC HUD Metro FMR Area. Housing authorities set their Section 8 payment standard, the most the voucher can cover, usually between 90% and 110% of these figures.

Studio$1,155
1 bedroom$1,258
2 bedrooms$1,504
3 bedrooms$1,823
4 bedrooms$1,981

FY2027 Fair Market Rents, in effect since October 1, 2026, gross rent including utilities. Ask Housing Authority of Atlantic Beach for its current payment standards. How your share of the rent is calculated.

How to apply at Housing Authority of Atlantic Beach

  1. Check that you qualify. Compare your household income with the limits above. You also need U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status for at least one household member.
  2. Find out if the waiting list is open. Call (803) 617-7976 or email [email protected]. Many agencies open their lists only a few days a year and announce it in advance.
  3. Submit the pre-application. Most agencies take it online or on paper during the open period. Fill it in for public housing.
  4. Keep your contact details up to date. When your name comes up, the agency writes to you. If it cannot reach you, you lose your place.
  5. Bring your documents to the interview. IDs, Social Security numbers, birth certificates and proof of income for everyone in the household. Full checklist.

We cannot tell you whether this agency's waiting list is open today: HUD does not publish that data, and lists change often. Only Housing Authority of Atlantic Beach can confirm it.

Housing authorities near Atlantic Beach

Applying to more than one agency increases your chances: you can be on several waiting lists at once.

All 42 housing authorities in South Carolina

Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of Housing Authority of Atlantic Beach?

(803) 617-7976. Fax: (803) 643-0069. Email: [email protected]. These are the contacts the agency reports to HUD.

Where is Housing Authority of Atlantic Beach located?

1020 30th Ave S, Atlantic Beach, SC 29582, in Horry County.

Does Housing Authority of Atlantic Beach offer Section 8?

No. HUD lists it as a public housing agency without Housing Choice Vouchers. For Section 8 in the area, check the nearby agencies listed on this page.

What are the income limits for Housing Authority of Atlantic Beach?

In Horry County, SC, the FY2026 Section 8 (very low income) limit is $30,100 for one person and $43,000 for a family of four. Public housing accepts up to $68,800 for a family of four.

Is the Housing Authority of Atlantic Beach waiting list open?

Waiting lists open and close on dates each agency sets, often for a few days only. Call (803) 617-7976 or check the agency's notices to confirm whether it is taking applications now.

Section 8 guides

How to apply for Section 8Step by step, from finding your agency to the briefing.Section 8 waiting listsHow lists open, preferences and how to check your status.Section 8 eligibility requirementsIncome, citizenship, background and household rules.Documents you need to applyThe checklist housing authorities ask for.How Section 8 rent is calculatedThe 30% rule, payment standards and utility allowances.Public housing vs. Section 8Which program fits you and how each one works.

Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset (agency record updated October 6, 2026) · HUD USER income limits FY2026 · HUD USER Fair Market Rents FY2027. This page is not affiliated with Housing Authority of Atlantic Beach or HUD.