How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 29150?

For ZIP 29150 in Sumter County, SC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,310 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,180 to $1,440 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 29150?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 29150, by bedroom size: studio $900, 1-bedroom $1,000, 2-bedroom $1,310, 3-bedroom $1,570, 4-bedroom $1,920. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 29150?

Vouchers for Sumter County are administered by Housing Authority of Sumter. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 29150 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 29150

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 29150 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

$900

1 BR

$1,000

2 BR

$1,310

3 BR

$1,570

4 BR

$1,920

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%)

$1,180

FMR (100%)

$1,310

High (110%)

$1,440

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 29150 at $1,310 is $34 higher than the Sumter County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,276. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 29150?

In most of the state, yes. South Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 29150 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 29150 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 29150?: For ZIP 29150 in Sumter County, SC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,310 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,180 to $1,440 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 29150?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 29150, by bedroom size: studio $900, 1-bedroom $1,000, 2-bedroom $1,310, 3-bedroom $1,570, 4-bedroom $1,920. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 29150?: Vouchers for Sumter County are administered by Housing Authority of Sumter. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 29150 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 29150 maps to Sumter County, SC · FIPS 45085. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.