County guides · South Carolina
Down payment assistance by county in South Carolina
Pick your county for its SC Housing income limit, how the first-time buyer rule works there, and the local schools and agencies whose staff fit the Palmetto Heroes list. Heroes is closed for 2026; the year-round programs work in every county.
| County | County seat | Income ceiling, three or more people | Highest price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville County | Greenville | $122,360 | $450,000 |
| Charleston County | Charleston | $135,125 | $450,000 |
| Richland County | Columbia | $110,170 | $450,000 |
| Horry County | Conway | $134,120 | $450,000 |
| Spartanburg County | Spartanburg | $110,170 | $450,000 |
| Lexington County | Lexington | $110,170 | $450,000 |
| York County | York | $135,010 | $450,000 |
| Berkeley County | Moncks Corner | $164,500 | $450,000 |
| Anderson County | Anderson | $110,170 | $450,000 |
| Beaufort County | Beaufort | $158,200 | $450,000 |
| Aiken County | Aiken | $110,170 | $450,000 |
| Dorchester County | St. George | $164,500 | $450,000 |
| Pickens County | Pickens | $122,360 | $450,000 |
| Florence County | Florence | $134,120 | $450,000 |
| Lancaster County | Lancaster | $130,985 | $450,000 |
| Sumter County | Sumter | $134,120 | $450,000 |
| Oconee County | Walhalla | $110,170 | $450,000 |
| Orangeburg County | Orangeburg | $134,120 | $450,000 |
| Kershaw County | Camden | $134,120 | $450,000 |
| Laurens County | Laurens | $134,120 | $450,000 |
Income limits shown are for 3+ person households, effective for reservations on or after June 1, 2026. If your county is not shown here, the state programs still apply wherever you buy; the full table of limits covers every area.
