How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 29486?

For ZIP 29486 in Berkeley County, SC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,850 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,665 to $2,035 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 29486?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 29486, by bedroom size: studio $1,610, 1-bedroom $1,690, 2-bedroom $1,850, 3-bedroom $2,300, 4-bedroom $2,650. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 29486

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 29486 in Berkeley 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

$1,610

1 BR

$1,690

2 BR

$1,850

3 BR

$2,300

4 BR

$2,650

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%)

$1,665

FMR (100%)

$1,850

High (110%)

$2,035

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 29486 at $1,850 is $63 higher than the Berkeley County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,787. 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 29486?

In most of the state, yes. South Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 29486 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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 29486?: For ZIP 29486 in Berkeley County, SC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,850 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,665 to $2,035 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 29486?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 29486, by bedroom size: studio $1,610, 1-bedroom $1,690, 2-bedroom $1,850, 3-bedroom $2,300, 4-bedroom $2,650. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Berkeley County overview All of South Carolina

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 29486 maps to Berkeley County, SC · FIPS 45015. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.