Section 8 in Marlboro County, SC
325 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Marlboro County, 64% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Marlboro 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) | $685 | $617 to $754 |
| 1-bedroom | $687 | $618 to $756 |
| 2-bedroom | $902 | $812 to $992 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,082 | $974 to $1,190 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,482 | $1,334 to $1,630 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Marlboro 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 Marlboro County?
In most of the state, yes. South Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in Marlboro 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 Marlboro 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.
Marlboro Co Hsg & Redev Authority
Clio · PHA code SC059
258 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of Bennettsville
Bennettsville · PHA code SC015
67 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Marlboro County
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Other South Carolina counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 26,585 · FIPS 45069.