Pickens County · Palmetto Heroes
Help for first-time buyers in Pickens County, South Carolina
Pickens County buyers in public service can still get $10,000 in forgivable SC Housing DPA today, with Palmetto Heroes closed until a 2027 round is announced.
- County seat
- Pickens
- Residents
- 139,198
- Income ceiling, 3+
- $122,360
- Highest price
- $450,000
About buying in Pickens County
Easley, Clemson, Pickens, Liberty and Central share one school system, the School District of Pickens County. The 2026 Heroes educator list also named college professors.
Pickens uses the same limits as Greenville County, $106,400 for 1-2 people and $122,360 for 3 or more, and the same 3-year first-time buyer rule.
Officers with the Pickens County Sheriff's Office, Easley Police and Clemson Police fit the 2026 law enforcement list.
Limits that apply in Pickens County
| Households of one or two | Households of three or more | Highest purchase price |
|---|---|---|
| $106,400 | $122,360 | $450,000 |
Pickens County's limits are $106,400 for 1-2 people and $122,360 for 3+, with a $450,000 price limit. You may also consult the statewide table or work out a comfortable price.
Further assistance offered in Pickens County
Our research turned up no program run only for Pickens County at present. The statewide choices remain open to you; you will find them in the complete list for South Carolina.
Homebuyer classes near Pickens County
Nearly every assistance program asks you to complete a homebuyer class before closing. The HUD-approved agencies below, each within reach of Pickens 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 | 18 mi | homebuyer education class, pre-purchase counseling | English | Face to Face, Phone, Internet |
| Regenesis Community Development Corporation F/K/A Upstate Housing Partnership | Spartanburg | 46 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 Pickens County:
- School District of Pickens County
- Pickens County Sheriff's Office
- Easley Police Department
- Clemson Police Department
School District of Pickens County staff and these sheriff and police agencies matched 2026 roles. The full list of eligible professions
Questions about Pickens County
Can a professor in Clemson qualify?
College professors were on the 2026 Palmetto Heroes educator list.
Are Pickens limits the same as Greenville's?
Yes, both use $106,400 / $122,360.
Is there a first-time buyer rule?
Yes. In Pickens you can't have owned your principal residence in the 3 years before closing.
