Section 8 in Darlington County, SC
311 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Darlington County, 82% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Darlington County (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $850 | $765 to $935 |
| 1-bedroom | $856 | $770 to $942 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,098 | $988 to $1,208 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,317 | $1,185 to $1,449 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,499 | $1,349 to $1,649 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Darlington County covers up to $1,098 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $988 to $1,208.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Darlington County?
In most of the state, yes. South Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Darlington County can decline Section 8 applications unless a local ordinance says otherwise.
No statewide SOI protection in South Carolina. Landlords can refuse vouchers.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Darlington County in the Florence metro
Darlington County is one of the counties inside the Florence, SC core-based statistical area. The metro-level view aggregates voucher activity across every housing authority in the CBSA.
See Florence metro rent limits and PHA breakdown →Housing authorities serving Darlington County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Housing Authority of Hartsville
Hartsville · PHA code SC029
214 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of Darlington
Darlington · PHA code SC005
97 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Darlington County
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Other South Carolina counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 63,025 · FIPS 45031.