How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 29040?

For ZIP 29040 in Sumter County, SC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,200 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,080 to $1,320 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 29040?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 29040, by bedroom size: studio $830, 1-bedroom $920, 2-bedroom $1,200, 3-bedroom $1,440, 4-bedroom $1,750. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 29040?

Vouchers for Sumter County are administered by Housing Authority of Sumter. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 29040 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 29040

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 29040 in Sumter County, South Carolina: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in South Carolina.

Studio

$830

1 BR

$920

2 BR

$1,200

3 BR

$1,440

4 BR

$1,750

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$1,080

FMR (100%)

$1,200

High (110%)

$1,320

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 29040 at $1,200 is $76 lower than the Sumter County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,276. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 29040?

In most of the state, yes. South Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 29040 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 Sumter County

Housing Authority of Sumter
Sumter · PHA code SC023
941 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 29040 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 29040?: For ZIP 29040 in Sumter County, SC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,200 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,080 to $1,320 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 29040?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 29040, by bedroom size: studio $830, 1-bedroom $920, 2-bedroom $1,200, 3-bedroom $1,440, 4-bedroom $1,750. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 29040?: Vouchers for Sumter County are administered by Housing Authority of Sumter. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 29040 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Sumter County overview All of South Carolina

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 29040 maps to Sumter County, SC · FIPS 45085. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.