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Public housing agency · Beaufort, SC

Housing Authority of Beaufort

Housing Authority of Beaufort manages public housing and Section 8 vouchers in Beaufort, SC (Beaufort County). The office is at 1009 Prince St, and the phone number HUD lists is (843) 525-7059.

Contact Housing Authority of Beaufort

  • Phone(843) 525-7059
  • Fax(843) 525-7090
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address1009 Prince St
    Beaufort, SC 29902
  • CountyBeaufort County
  • ProgramsPublic housing and Section 8 vouchers
  • HUD codeSC026

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 Beaufort

293public housing units272 occupied (93%)
647Section 8 vouchers470 in use (73%)
300–999HUD size category (units)

Housing Authority of Beaufort runs both programs: its own public housing apartments and Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers for private rentals. They usually have separate waiting lists, so ask to be placed on both if you qualify.

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS).

Income limits for Housing Authority of Beaufort

HUD sets the income limits for Beaufort County, SC based on the Beaufort County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area figures. Section 8 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 Beaufort County, SC.

Household sizeExtremely low (30%)Very low (50%)Low (80%)
1 person$23,750$39,550$63,300
2 people$27,150$45,200$72,350
3 people$30,550$50,850$81,400
4 people$33,900$56,500$90,400
5 people$38,680$61,050$97,650
6 people$44,360$65,550$104,900

HUD FY2026 income limits for Beaufort County, SC HUD Metro FMR Area. Area median family income: $113,000. Income limits for every county.

Fair Market Rent near Beaufort

Fair Market Rents are HUD's estimate of what a modest rental costs in the Beaufort County, 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$1,772
1 bedroom$1,844
2 bedrooms$2,010
3 bedrooms$2,395
4 bedrooms$2,880

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

How to apply at Housing Authority of Beaufort

  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 (843) 525-7059 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 each program you want (public housing and Section 8).
  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 Beaufort can confirm it.

Housing authorities near Beaufort

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 Beaufort?

(843) 525-7059. Fax: (843) 525-7090. Email: [email protected]. These are the contacts the agency reports to HUD.

Where is Housing Authority of Beaufort located?

1009 Prince St, Beaufort, SC 29902, in Beaufort County.

Does Housing Authority of Beaufort offer Section 8?

Yes. HUD reports 647 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) at this agency, 470 of them in use.

What are the income limits for Housing Authority of Beaufort?

In Beaufort County, SC, the FY2026 Section 8 (very low income) limit is $39,550 for one person and $56,500 for a family of four. Public housing accepts up to $90,400 for a family of four.

Is the Housing Authority of Beaufort waiting list open?

Waiting lists open and close on dates each agency sets, often for a few days only. Call (843) 525-7059 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 Beaufort or HUD.