Spartanburg Housing
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Last Updated
21 hours ago
About Spartanburg Housing
Spartanburg Housing (HUD agency code SC003) is the public housing agency serving Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It administers 418 public housing units and 2,659 Housing Choice Vouchers.
Section 8 Waitlist tracks 11 waiting lists at this agency, covering HCV, LIHTC, Mainstream, Other, PBV, Public Housing, RAD, Senior. As of Apr 14, 2026, all 11 tracked lists are closed to new applications.
Income eligibility is set by HUD for the Spartanburg, SC HUD Metro FMR Area. A four-person household qualifies as Very Low Income at or below $41,050 per year, and as Low Income at or below $65,700 (HUD FY2025 limits). Most waiting lists at this agency apply the Very Low Income threshold.
Section 8 Waitlist has recorded 35 status changes at this agency, most recently on Sep 23, 2026.
Other Programs
8 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
The waitlist last accepted applications online from November 14, 2022, until December 14, 2022, with a limited in-person opening for working families on October 19, 2023. Preferences included families terminated from HCV due to insufficient funding, Spartanburg County residents, displaced families, working/elderly/disabled families, veterans, and victims of domestic violence.
This recent opening for Tax Credit and Rental Assistance Demonstration properties included units at Cedar Springs Place, Independence Place Apartments, Parkside at Drayton Apartments, Tobias Booker Hartwell Apartments, Ellen C Watson Apartments, and JC Anderson Apartments. A previous opening for Housing Tax Credit properties was from May 1, 2023, to May 31, 2023.
The Housing Tax Credit waiting list for multiple properties including Cedar Springs Place, Cottage Grove, Collins Park, and Independence Place is closed with no announced reopening date.
All waiting lists for Spartanburg Housing programs, including Mainstream, are currently closed.
This program type refers to Archibald Village, which had a waiting list for Efficiency and 1-Bedroom apartments.
The waiting list for Efficiency and 1-Bedroom apartments at Archibald Village was last open from July 11, 2022, until July 22, 2022.
This waiting list was for multiple Housing Tax Credit properties with varying bedroom units. Preferences were not confirmed, and the method of applicant placement on the waiting list was not known.
The Public Housing waitlist is not currently accepting applications, and no future opening dates are scheduled.
This waiting list was for 500 Northside Station Apartments. Applicants must meet the South Carolina Mental Health Referral Admission Preference, requiring a referral from the South Carolina Department of Mental Health or their Community Partner Agencies.
The waiting list for apartments at Parkside at Drayton Senior Apartments is closed. Applicants must be age 62 or older to apply.
Applicants must be age 62 or older to apply. Preferences were not confirmed.
Status History
Deadline: May 29, 2026
Deadline: May 18, 2026
Deadline: May 18, 2026
Deadline: May 18, 2026
Deadline: May 18, 2026
Deadline: May 18, 2026
Deadline: May 18, 2026
Official Application
Apply directly through the official Spartanburg Housing portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING
Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Spartanburg Housing
Check Current Status
All 11 waiting lists at Spartanburg Housing are currently closed. Lists typically open with short notice — sometimes as little as 48 hours. The status at the top of this page is updated nightly.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Spartanburg Housing, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $41,050/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Apply directly through the official Spartanburg Housing portal. Applications are free — never pay to apply.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Spartanburg Housing, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Spartanburg Housing manages approximately 3,077 assisted housing units (2,659 Section 8, 418 Public Housing), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Spartanburg. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Spartanburg Housing
HCV Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Spartanburg Housing provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Spartanburg. This program serves approximately 2,659 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
LIHTC Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) closed
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program at Spartanburg Housing provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Spartanburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at Spartanburg Housing are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.
Other Other Programs closed
The Other Programs program at Spartanburg Housing provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Spartanburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
PBV Project-Based Voucher (PBV) closed
Project-Based Vouchers at Spartanburg Housing are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Spartanburg. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
Public Housing Public Housing closed
Public Housing units at Spartanburg Housing are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. Spartanburg Housing manages approximately 418 Public Housing units in Spartanburg. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Spartanburg Housing converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Spartanburg maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
Senior Senior Housing closed
The Senior Housing program at Spartanburg Housing provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Spartanburg. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
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Spartanburg Housing Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Spartanburg Housing are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Spartanburg, SC HUD Metro FMR Area. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $41,050. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
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| 1 Person | $17,300 | $28,750 | $46,000 |
| 2 Persons | $21,150 | $32,850 | $52,600 |
| 3 Persons | $26,650 | $36,950 | $59,150 |
| 4 Persons | $32,150 | $41,050 | $65,700 |
| 5 Persons | $37,650 | $44,350 | $71,000 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $47,650 | $76,250 |
| 7 Persons | $48,650 | $50,950 | $81,500 |
| 8 Persons | $54,150 | $54,200 | $86,750 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Spartanburg Housing — including across state lines.