FY2027 Small Area FMR · North Charleston, SC
ZIP 29419 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 29419 (North Charleston, SC) is $1,910 a month, up 4.9% from FY2026. That is 1% above the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area-wide FMR of $1,884.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 29419 sits in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area
Of the 62 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 29419 has the 18th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Charleston-North Charleston, SC is one of the 65 metro areas where HUD requires Small Area FMRs for the Housing Choice Voucher program (designated 2023), so local housing agencies must set payment standards from this ZIP code's figure, normally between $1,719 and $2,101 for two bedrooms.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,680 | $1,512 – $1,848 | $1,661 | $1,590 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,750 | $1,575 – $1,925 | $1,731 | $1,660 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,910 | $1,719 – $2,101 | $1,884 | $1,820 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,370 | $2,133 – $2,607 | $2,336 | $2,260 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,720 | $2,448 – $2,992 | $2,687 | $2,610 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,910 needs about $76,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $117,500 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $94,000. ZIP code 29419 lies mainly in Charleston County. See the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 29419?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 29419 are $1,680 (studio), $1,750 (1 BR), $1,910 (2 BR), $2,370 (3 BR) and $2,720 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 29419?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 29419 that range is $1,719 to $2,101 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 29419?
The FY2026 income limits of the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area apply: median family income $117,500, low-income (80%) limit $94,000 for a family of four.