Section 8 in Marion County, SC
216 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Marion County, 32% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Marion 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) | $678 | $610 to $746 |
| 1-bedroom | $823 | $741 to $905 |
| 2-bedroom | $902 | $812 to $992 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,197 | $1,077 to $1,317 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,424 | $1,282 to $1,566 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Marion County covers up to $902 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $812 to $992.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Marion County?
In most of the state, yes. South Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Marion 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.
Housing authorities serving Marion 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 Marion
Marion · PHA code SC021
153 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of Mullins
Mullins · PHA code SC033
63 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Marion County
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.
Other South Carolina counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 29,212 · FIPS 45067.