Largest housing authorities in South Carolina
| Agency | City | Section 8 vouchers | Public housing units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the City of Columbia | Columbia | 4,822 | 1,229 |
| The Greenville Housing Authority | Greenville | 3,372 | 220 |
| Spartanburg Housing | Spartanburg | 2,659 | 418 |
| Housing Authority of the City of Charleston | Charleston | 1,804 | 1,252 |
| Sc Regional Housing Authority No 1 | Laurens | 1,696 | 1,326 |
| Housing Authority of N Charleston | North Charleston | 2,336 | 0 |
| Sc State Housing Authority | Columbia | 2,217 | 0 |
| Housing Authority of Florence | Florence | 811 | 809 |
| Charleston Co Hsg & Redev Auth | Charleston | 1,112 | 381 |
| Sc Regional Housing Authority No 3 | Barnwell | 584 | 776 |
All housing authorities in South Carolina by city
Sorted by the city where each agency has its office. Most agencies serve their city or county; regional and state agencies cover wider areas.
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Housing Authority of AbbevilleAbbeville · Abbeville County · (864) 366-4549Public housing onlyHousing Authority of AikenAiken · Aiken County · (803) 649-6673Public housing and Section 8 vouchersHousing Authority of AndersonAnderson · Anderson County · (864) 260-5120Public housing and Section 8 vouchersHousing Authority of Atlantic BeachAtlantic Beach · Horry County · (803) 617-7976Public housing only
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Sc Regional Housing Authority No 3Barnwell · Barnwell County · (803) 259-3588Public housing and Section 8 vouchersHousing Authority of BeaufortBeaufort · Beaufort County · (843) 525-7059Public housing and Section 8 vouchersHousing Authority of BennettsvilleBennettsville · Marlboro County · (843) 479-3857Public housing and Section 8 vouchers
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Charleston Co Hsg & Redev AuthCharleston · Charleston County · (843) 628-0728Public housing and Section 8 vouchersHousing Authority of the City of CharlestonCharleston · Charleston County · (843) 720-3970Public housing and Section 8 vouchersHousing Authority of CherawCheraw · Chesterfield County · (843) 669-4163Public housing and Section 8 vouchersHousing Authority of ChesterChester · Chester County · (803) 581-6981Public housing and Section 8 vouchersMarlboro Co Hsg & Redev AuthorityClio · Marlboro County · (843) 586-2674Public housing and Section 8 vouchersHousing Authority of the City of CayceColumbia · Richland County · (803) 254-3886Public housing onlyHousing Authority of the City of ColumbiaColumbia · Richland County · (803) 254-3886Public housing and Section 8 vouchersSc State Housing AuthorityColumbia · Lexington County · (803) 896-8888Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers onlyHousing Authority of ConwayConway · Horry County · (843) 248-7327Public housing and Section 8 vouchers
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Housing Authority of FlorenceFlorence · Florence County · (843) 669-4163Public housing and Section 8 vouchersHousing Authority of Fort MillFort Mill · York County · (803) 547-6787Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only
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Housing Authority of the City of GaffneyGaffney · Cherokee County · (864) 489-3193Public housing onlyHousing Authority of GeorgetownGeorgetown · Georgetown County · (843) 546-9621Public housing and Section 8 vouchersThe Greenville Housing AuthorityGreenville · Greenville County · (864) 467-4250Public housing and Section 8 vouchersHousing Authority of GreenwoodGreenwood · Greenwood County · (864) 227-3670Public housing and Section 8 vouchersHousing Authority of GreerGreer · Greenville County · (864) 877-5471Public housing and Section 8 vouchers
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Housing Authority of Lake CityLake City · Florence County · (843) 374-4048Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers onlyHousing Authority of LancasterLancaster · Lancaster County · (803) 285-7214Public housing and Section 8 vouchersHousing Authority of LaurensLaurens · Laurens County · (864) 984-0578Public housing onlySc Regional Housing Authority No 1Laurens · Laurens County · (864) 984-0578Public housing and Section 8 vouchers
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Housing Authority of MarionMarion · Marion County · (843) 423-5242Public housing and Section 8 vouchersHousing Authority of MullinsMullins · Marion County · (843) 464-9822Public housing and Section 8 vouchersHousing Authority of Myrtle BeachMyrtle Beach · Horry County · (843) 918-1525Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only
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Housing Authority of NewberryNewberry · Newberry County · (803) 276-1049Public housing and Section 8 vouchersHousing Authority of N CharlestonNorth Charleston · Charleston County · (843) 747-1793Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only
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Spartanburg HousingSpartanburg · Spartanburg County · (864) 598-6000Public housing and Section 8 vouchersHousing Authority of SumterSumter · Sumter County · (803) 775-4357Public housing and Section 8 vouchers
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Housing Authority of UnionUnion · Union County · (864) 427-9679Public housing and Section 8 vouchers
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Frequently asked questions
How many housing authorities are there in South Carolina?
HUD lists 42 public housing agencies in South Carolina: 34 administer Section 8 vouchers and 35 manage public housing. Together they have 11,817 public housing units and 30,875 Housing Choice Vouchers.
How do I apply for Section 8 in South Carolina?
You apply at a local housing authority, not with HUD or the state. Find the agencies that serve your city or county in the list on this page, check if their waiting list is open and submit a pre-application. You can apply to several agencies at once.
Which is the largest housing authority in South Carolina?
Housing Authority of the City of Columbia, with 1,229 public housing units and 4,822 Section 8 vouchers according to HUD.
Can I apply to a housing authority in a different city of South Carolina?
Yes. You can apply to any agency, but many give preference to people who live or work in their area. After 12 months with a voucher you can usually move it to another area (portability).
Before you apply
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.
Other states
Source: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset, updated October 6, 2026. Phone numbers and emails are the ones each agency reports to HUD.