How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 29438?

For ZIP 29438 in Charleston County, SC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,370 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,235 to $1,505 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 29438?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 29438, by bedroom size: studio $1,140, 1-bedroom $1,190, 2-bedroom $1,370, 3-bedroom $1,680, 4-bedroom $2,110. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 29438?

Vouchers for Charleston County are administered by Housing Authority of N Charleston, Housing Authority of the City of Charleston, Charleston Co Hsg & Redev Auth. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 29438 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 29438

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 29438 in Charleston 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

$1,140

1 BR

$1,190

2 BR

$1,370

3 BR

$1,680

4 BR

$2,110

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%)

$1,235

FMR (100%)

$1,370

High (110%)

$1,505

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 29438 at $1,370 is $417 lower than the Charleston County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,787. 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 29438?

In most of the state, yes. South Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 29438 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 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

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 29438 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 29438?: For ZIP 29438 in Charleston County, SC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,370 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,235 to $1,505 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 29438?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 29438, by bedroom size: studio $1,140, 1-bedroom $1,190, 2-bedroom $1,370, 3-bedroom $1,680, 4-bedroom $2,110. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 29438?: Vouchers for Charleston County are administered by Housing Authority of N Charleston, Housing Authority of the City of Charleston, Charleston Co Hsg & Redev Auth. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 29438 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Charleston County overview All of South Carolina

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 29438 maps to Charleston County, SC · FIPS 45019. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.