Helping Americans Find Food, Housing, and Healthcare Support

✅ Who Can Get SNAP in South Carolina?

You may qualify if you:

Live in South Carolina
Are a U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant
Meet income limits (see below)
Provide a Social Security number
Meet work rules (if age 18–49 and childless)

📊 SNAP Income Limits – South Carolina (2025)

Eligibility is based on gross monthly income (before taxes):

Household Size – Max Monthly Gross Income

• 1 person – $1,580
• 2 people – $2,137
• 3 people – $2,694
• 4 people – $3,250
• 5 people – $3,807
• 6 people – $4,364
• Each additional person – add $557

✅ Seniors and people with disabilities may qualify even if income is slightly higher.

📝 How to Apply for SNAP in South Carolina

You can apply in 3 ways:

🌐 Apply Online:

Visit the SC DSS Benefits Portal:
🔗 https://benefitsportal.dss.sc.gov/

☎️ Apply by Phone:

Call 1-800-616-1309 (DSS Customer Service)

🏢 Apply In Person:

Visit your local DSS county office.
Find locations:
🔗https://dss.sc.gov/contact-dss/

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✅ Who Can Get Medicaid in South Carolina?

You may qualify if you:

Live in South Carolina
Are a U.S. citizen or qualified non-citizen
Meet income requirements
Are in one of these groups:
- Pregnant
- A child under 19
- A parent/caretaker of a minor
- A senior (65+) or disabled
- A low-income adult (under Medicaid Expansion*)

*South Carolina has not adopted full Medicaid expansion, so eligibility is stricter for adults without children.

📊 Income Limits – South Carolina Medicaid (2025)

Examples of income limits by category:

For Pregnant Women / Children / Parents (monthly gross income):

• 1 person – ~$1,700
• 2 people – ~$2,300
• 3 people – ~$2,900
• 4 people – ~$3,500
• Each additional – add ~$600

✅ Limits vary based on category (pregnant, child, disabled, etc.)

📝 How to Apply for Medicaid in South Carolina

🌐 Apply Online:

Visit:
🔗 https://apply.scdhhs.gov

☎️ Apply by Phone:

Call (888) 549-0820

🏢 Apply In Person or by Mail:

Visit your local Medicaid Eligibility Office
🔗 https://www.scdhhs.gov/site-page/where-go-help

✅ Who Qualifies for Section 8 in South Carolina?

You may be eligible if you:

Live in South Carolina
Are a U.S. citizen or have eligible immigration status
Have a low income (see limits below)
Pass background and rental history checks

📊 Section 8 Income Limits – South Carolina (Example)

These are sample annual income limits (50% AMI). Limits vary by city/county.

Household Size – Max Annual Income

• 1 person – ~$30,000
• 2 people – ~$34,000
• 3 people – ~$38,250
• 4 people – ~$42,250
• 5 people – ~$45,650
• Each additional – add ~$4,000

✅ Limits are higher in places like Charleston and Columbia.

📝 How to Apply for Section 8 in South Carolina

🌐 Apply Online or Check Waitlists:

Visit:
🔗https://schousing.sc.gov/renters/housing-choice-voucher-program

https://www.hud.gov/states/south-carolina

☎️ Contact Local Housing Authorities:

Each PHA manages its own waitlist. Call to ask if it’s open.

🏢 Apply In Person:

Visit your city or county’s housing authority. Bring:

Proof of income
Social Security numbers
Photo ID
Rental history (if available)

✅ Who Can Get FI Cash Help in South Carolina?

You may qualify if you:

Live in South Carolina
Are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
Are pregnant or have a child under 18
Have very low income and limited assets
Are willing to participate in work-related activities

📊 South Carolina TANF (Family Independence) – Monthly Cash Limits

Estimated maximum benefit amounts by household size:

• 1 person – $140
• 2 people – $235
• 3 people – $292
• 4 people – $340
• 5 people – $387

✅ Actual benefits may be lower depending on your income and expenses.
✅ Must be pregnant or have a child under 18 to qualify.

📝 How to Apply for Family Independence in South Carolina

🌐 Apply Online:

Go to the DSS Benefits Portal:
🔗 https://benefitsportal.dss.sc.gov/

☎️ Apply by Phone:

Call the SC DSS Information Line: 1-800-616-1309

🏢 Apply In Person:

Visit your local DSS county office
📍 Find your office:
🔗 https://dss.sc.gov/contact-dss/