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CHARLESTON CO HSG & REDEV AUTH

2106 Mount Pleasant St, Charleston, SC, 29403 · ~1,493 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Charleston, SC (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

CHARLESTON CO HSG & REDEV AUTH served 1,370 households across 1,493 units (92% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.2 people, an average annual income of $17,593, and pays an average of $426 per month toward rent.

Households served
1,370 of 1,493 units
Avg. household income
$17,593
Avg. rent paid by household
$426
Avg. household size
2.2 people
Households with children
41%
Head of household 62+
35%
Head of household with a disability
29%
Avg. wait to move in
25 months

Unit mix: 31% 1-bedroom, 35% 2-bedroom, 33% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 3 developments with an average score of 71 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
BRIGHTON PLACECharleston93 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2025
JOSEPH FLOYD MANORCharleston84 StandardNSPIREApr 2025
Single Family UnitsCharleston37 TroubledNSPIREAug 2025

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact CHARLESTON CO HSG & REDEV AUTH directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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