How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 29712?

For ZIP 29712 in Chester County, SC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,330 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,195 to $1,465 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 29712?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 29712, by bedroom size: studio $1,090, 1-bedroom $1,120, 2-bedroom $1,330, 3-bedroom $1,730, 4-bedroom $2,010. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 29712?

Vouchers for Chester County are administered by Housing Authority of Chester. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 29712 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 29712

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 29712 in Chester 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

$1,090

1 BR

$1,120

2 BR

$1,330

3 BR

$1,730

4 BR

$2,010

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%)

$1,195

FMR (100%)

$1,330

High (110%)

$1,465

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 29712 at $1,330 is $274 higher than the Chester County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,056. 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 29712?

In most of the state, yes. South Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 29712 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 Chester County

Housing Authority of Chester
Chester · PHA code SC020
273 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 29712 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 29712?: For ZIP 29712 in Chester County, SC, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,330 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,195 to $1,465 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 29712?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 29712, by bedroom size: studio $1,090, 1-bedroom $1,120, 2-bedroom $1,330, 3-bedroom $1,730, 4-bedroom $2,010. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 29712?: Vouchers for Chester County are administered by Housing Authority of Chester. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 29712 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Chester County overview All of South Carolina

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 29712 maps to Chester County, SC · FIPS 45023. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.