ZIP 29210 Section 8 rent & Fair Market Rent (FY2026)
ZIP-level Small Area Fair Market Rent and Section 8 voucher payment standards for 29210 — Columbia, SC HUD Metro FMR Area.
| Unit size | Small Area FMR | Payment standard (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,100 | $990–$1,210 |
| 1 BR | $1,240 | $1,116–$1,364 |
| 2 BR | $1,360 | $1,224–$1,496 |
| 3 BR | $1,730 | $1,557–$1,903 |
| 4 BR | $2,040 | $1,836–$2,244 |
Source: HUD FY2026 Small Area FMRs. Payment standard = 90–110% of SAFMR (HUD-published band); your PHA sets the exact standard.
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What this means
A Housing Choice Voucher in ZIP 29210 is capped at the housing authority's payment standard, generally 90–110% of the Small Area FMR shown above. The tenant typically pays about 30% of adjusted monthly income toward rent and utilities; the voucher covers the rest up to the standard, and the unit must pass an inspection and rent-reasonableness review.
ZIP 29210 is in Richland County, SC — see the county-wide Fair Market Rent, or all South Carolina rents.
Rents inside Columbia, SC vary by ZIP code: this one ranks 15 of 60 on 2-bedroom SAFMR, in an area spanning $1,020 to $1,840. See every ZIP code in Columbia, SC ranked →
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the Section 8 payment standard for ZIP 29210?
- In ZIP 29210 (Columbia, SC HUD Metro FMR Area), the FY2026 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom is $1,360, and the voucher payment standard typically falls between $1,224 and $1,496 (90–110% of SAFMR). Your local PHA sets the exact figure.
- Why is the rent different from nearby ZIP codes?
- This area uses Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMRs), which HUD calculates per ZIP code so that vouchers reflect neighborhood-level rents rather than one metro-wide average.