FAQ Categories Public Housing

When will I be notified?

If you are deemed ineligible, you will be notified as soon as the determination is made. You will receive a letter informing you why it was determined that your application was ineligible. At that time, you will have the right to appeal this decision.

If your application is deemed eligible, you will be notified as soon as a unit is available. This time period varies from a couple of weeks to years depending on the availability of units and your position on the waiting list.

*Typically a decision is not made in regards to eligibility until SCRHA3 is ready to offer a unit.

Will I need to produce any documentation?

Yes. At a minimum the following documentation will be requested:

Birth Certificates of all household members
Social Security Cards of all household members
Release of information consent forms in order to verify all information provided on the application or obtained during the interview process. (Ex. Income verification, Asset verification, Student Status, Landlord References, etc)

I t will also be requested that you completed several forms that are required by HUD along with forms required by SCRHA3.

How does the application process work?

Everyone is required to complete a written application. (If necessary, you can request that SCRHA3 assist you in the completion of your application.) The following is a list of information that you will need in order to complete the application:

(1) Names of all persons who would be living in the unit, their sex, date of birth, and relationship to the family head;

(2) Your present address and telephone number;

(3) Be prepared to tell us about your current housing situation (homeless, substandard, working family, etc.). You may be asked to provide documentation in order to qualify you for a housing preference;

(4) Names and addresses of your current and previous landlords

(5) An estimate of your family’s anticipated income for the next twelve months and the sources of that income;

(6) The names and addresses of employers, banks, and any other income source

(7) SCRHA3 reserves the right to conduct a home visit also..

How do I apply?

Download an application here.

Applications can be completed at the following locations or you can call 803-259-4600 to have an application mailed to you.

Fairfax Union Apartments	1545 Union Ave., Fairfax, SC 29817
Denmark ABC Apartments	40 Generette Ct., Denmark, SC 29042
Blackville Beaver Dam Apartments	134 Beaver Dam St., Blackville, SC 29817
Salley Apartments	255 Poplar Street Apt. 21, Salley, SC 29137
Wagener-Oakwood Apartments	136 Seivern Rd. Wagener, SC 29164
Williston-Lincoln Park Apartments	113 Lincoln Park (121 Windsor Road), Williston, SC 29853
Barnwell Litchfield Apartments	262 Litchfield St., Barnwell, SC 29812
Branchville Turnkey Apartments	110 Hutto St., Branchville, SC 29432
Orangeburg Saint Paul Apartments	500 Fletcher St., Orangeburg, SC 29116
Francis Villa Apartments	179 Bradley Rd., Moncks Corner, SC 29461
St. Stephens Apartments	1069 Russellville Rd., St. Stephens, SC 29479
Hardeeville Apartments	188 Walsh Dr., Hardeeville, SC 29927
Marshall Apartments	1727 Fred St., Orangeburg, SC 29118
Santee Apartments	180 Cantey Dr. Apt. 201, Santee, SC 29142

Who is eligible?

Public housing is limited to low-income families and individuals. Eligibility is based on: 1) annual gross income; 2) whether you qualify as elderly, a person with a disability, or as a family; and 3) U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status.

What is public housing?

Public housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family houses to high-rise apartments for elderly families. There are approximately 1.2 million households living in public housing units, managed by some 3,300 HAs. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers Federal aid to local housing agencies (HAs) that manage the housing for low-income residents at rents they can afford.