How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 29742?

For ZIP 29742 in York 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 29742?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 29742, by bedroom size: studio $1,140, 1-bedroom $1,190, 2-bedroom $1,330, 3-bedroom $1,650, 4-bedroom $2,060. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 29742?

Vouchers for York County are administered by Housing Authority of Rock Hill, Housing Authority of York, Housing Authority of Fort Mill. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 29742 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 29742

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 29742 in York 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

$1,330

3 BR

$1,650

4 BR

$2,060

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 29742 at $1,330 is $356 lower than the York County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,686. 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 29742?

In most of the state, yes. South Carolina has no statewide source-of-income protection, so landlords in ZIP 29742 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 York County

Housing Authority of Rock Hill
Rock Hill · PHA code SC022
614 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of York
York · PHA code SC046
237 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of Fort Mill
Fort Mill · PHA code SC036
158 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 29742 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 29742?: For ZIP 29742 in York 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 29742?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 29742, by bedroom size: studio $1,140, 1-bedroom $1,190, 2-bedroom $1,330, 3-bedroom $1,650, 4-bedroom $2,060. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 29742?: Vouchers for York County are administered by Housing Authority of Rock Hill, Housing Authority of York, Housing Authority of Fort Mill. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 29742 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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York County overview All of South Carolina

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 29742 maps to York County, SC · FIPS 45091. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.