How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 29426?

For ZIP 29426 in Charleston County, SC, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,680 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $1,510 to $1,850. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.

What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 29426?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 29426, by bedroom size: studio $1,480, 1-bedroom $1,540, 2-bedroom $1,680, 3-bedroom $2,080, 4-bedroom $2,400. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 29426?

Agencies listed for Charleston County include Housing Authority of N Charleston, Housing Authority of the City of Charleston, Charleston Co Hsg & Redev Auth. This county directory does not establish jurisdiction for every address. Check the agency on your voucher or application and confirm who would administer assistance at the proposed unit.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 29426

FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 29426 in Charleston County, South Carolina: HUD rent benchmarks by bedroom size, an illustrative percentage range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in South Carolina.

Studio

$1,480

1 BR

$1,540

2 BR

$1,680

3 BR

$2,080

4 BR

$2,400

What does the HUD rent benchmark measure in ZIP 29426?

HUD's Fair Market Rents estimate 40th-percentile gross rents for standard-quality units occupied by recent movers. Small Area FMRs provide ZIP-level estimates. These are not arithmetic average asking rents or approved voucher payments. For FY2027, that benchmark is $1,540 for a one-bedroom and $1,680 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 29426. Actual asking rents and adopted agency payment standards can differ. The full HUD benchmark table is above.

What changed from FY2026 to FY2027 in ZIP 29426

HUD's two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 29426 rose from $1,520 in FY2026 to $1,680 in FY2027, a change of +$160 a month (+10.5%). FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.

Bedrooms	FY2026	FY2027	Change
Efficiency (studio)	$1,320	$1,480	+$160 (+12.1%)
1-bedroom	$1,390	$1,540	+$150 (+10.8%)
2-bedroom	$1,520	$1,680	+$160 (+10.5%)
3-bedroom	$1,890	$2,080	+$190 (+10.1%)
4-bedroom	$2,180	$2,400	+$220 (+10.1%)

The FMR is not what the voucher pays. Each housing authority sets its own payment standard. The basic range is 90% to 110% of the applicable FMR or SAFMR, with exceptions and Moving to Work policies that may differ. A HUD effective date is not a household rent-change notice. Confirm the adopted schedule and its application to your lease or reexamination with your agency.

Already renting with a voucher in ZIP 29426? Under standard HCV rules, once the housing authority raises its payment standard, the higher amount must be used for your subsidy no later than the earliest of three dates: a rent increase that would raise your share, your next regular or interim reexamination, or one year after the increase took effect (24 CFR 982.505(c)(4)). Confirm any applicable Moving to Work policy with your agency.

Landlords: a higher FMR does not raise a contract rent by itself. You still request the increase from the housing authority, and the new rent has to pass its rent reasonableness review against comparable unassisted units.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2026 and FY2027, huduser.gov.

Illustration: 90% to 110% of the HUD benchmark (2 BR)

These percentages illustrate the basic payment-standard range, not a verified agency schedule. ZIP-based policies, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.

Low (90%)

$1,510

FMR (100%)

$1,680

High (110%)

$1,850

Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Ask your administering agency for the adopted standard and household affordability calculation; neither the HUD benchmark nor this illustration is a lease approval.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 29426 at $1,680 is $204 lower than the Charleston County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,884. The difference describes HUD benchmarks, not a reduction in your voucher. Confirm the applicable schedule with the agency administering your assistance.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 29426?

In most of the state, yes. South Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 29426 can decline Section 8 applications unless a local ordinance says otherwise.

No statewide source-of-income protection for housing vouchers. PRRAC Appendix B (March 2026).

Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Housing authorities serving Charleston County

Housing Authority of N Charleston
North Charleston · PHA code SC057
2,336 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Charleston
Charleston · PHA code SC001
1,804 Section 8 units
Charleston Co Hsg & Redev Auth
Charleston · PHA code SC056
1,112 Section 8 units

These agencies are listed for the county. Confirm jurisdiction for the exact address and, if you already have a voucher, which agency will administer the proposed move.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 29426?: For ZIP 29426 in Charleston County, SC, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,680 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $1,510 to $1,850. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.
What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 29426?: HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 29426, by bedroom size: studio $1,480, 1-bedroom $1,540, 2-bedroom $1,680, 3-bedroom $2,080, 4-bedroom $2,400. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 29426?: Agencies listed for Charleston County include Housing Authority of N Charleston, Housing Authority of the City of Charleston, Charleston Co Hsg & Redev Auth. This county directory does not establish jurisdiction for every address. Check the agency on your voucher or application and confirm who would administer assistance at the proposed unit.

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