Anderson County · Palmetto Heroes
Help for first-time buyers in Anderson County, South Carolina
Anderson County educators, nurses and first responders can use SC Housing's year-round $10,000 forgivable DPA while waiting to hear about Palmetto Heroes 2027.
- County seat
- Anderson
- Residents
- 219,930
- Income ceiling, 3+
- $110,170
- Highest price
- $450,000
About buying in Anderson County
Anderson County runs five school districts, Anderson One through Five, serving Anderson, Belton, Honea Path, Williamston and Pendleton. Their teachers, librarians and counselors are exactly who Palmetto Heroes targets.
SC Housing treats Anderson as a 3-year-rule county, and the income limit is $95,800 for 1-2 people or $110,170 for 3 or more. If a two-income household runs over that, Palmetto Home Advantage is worth a look.
The Anderson County Sheriff's Office, Anderson Police and Anderson Fire also employ roles from the 2026 list.
Limits that apply in Anderson County
| Households of one or two | Households of three or more | Highest purchase price |
|---|---|---|
| $95,800 | $110,170 | $450,000 |
Anderson County uses $95,800 for 1-2 people and $110,170 for 3+, plus the $450,000 price limit. You may also consult the statewide table or work out a comfortable price.
Further assistance offered in Anderson County
Our research turned up no program run only for Anderson County at present. The statewide choices remain open to you; you will find them in the complete list for South Carolina.
Homebuyer classes near Anderson County
Nearly every assistance program asks you to complete a homebuyer class before closing. The HUD-approved agencies below, each within reach of Anderson County, teach that class or offer counseling before purchase.
| Agency | Location | Miles away | Offered | Languages | How it is taught |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville County Human Relations Commission | Greenville | 26 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Face to Face, Phone, Internet |
| Regenesis Community Development Corporation F/K/A Upstate Housing Partnership | Spartanburg | 50 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Phone |
Taken from HUD’s list of housing counseling agencies. A given program may not accept every class.
Local employers whose staff may qualify
Among the eligible employers in and around Anderson County:
- Anderson School Districts One through Five
- Anderson County Sheriff's Office
- Anderson Police Department
- Anderson Fire Department
Educators in Anderson's five districts and staff at the sheriff's office, police and fire department matched 2026 Heroes roles. The full list of eligible professions
Questions about Anderson County
What's the income limit for a family of four in Anderson County?
$110,170, the 3+ person limit, for reservations on or after June 1, 2026.
Do I need to take a class?
Yes. SC Housing requires homebuyer training before loan approval, and your lender arranges it.
Is Heroes coming back?
No 2027 round has been announced. Rounds opened in March in 2025 and 2026.
