Section 8 Rent in ZIP 29128

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 29128 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
$900
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,410
4 BR
$1,710

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%)
$1,055
FMR (100%)
$1,170
High (110%)
$1,285

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 29128 at $1,170 is $106 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 29128?

In most of the state, yes. South Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 29128 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 29128 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 29128?
For ZIP 29128 in Sumter County, SC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,170 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,055 to $1,285 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 29128?
HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 29128, by bedroom size: studio $830, 1-bedroom $900, 2-bedroom $1,170, 3-bedroom $1,410, 4-bedroom $1,710. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 29128?
Vouchers for Sumter County are administered by Housing Authority of Sumter. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 29128 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 29128

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.

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 29128 maps to Sumter County, SC · FIPS 45085. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.