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Public housing agency · Charleston, SC

Charleston Co Hsg & Redev Auth

Charleston Co Hsg & Redev Auth manages public housing and Section 8 vouchers in Charleston, SC (Charleston County). The office is at 2106 Mount Pleasant St, and the phone number HUD lists is (843) 628-0728.

Call (843) 628-0728 Do I qualify? How to apply

Contact Charleston Co Hsg & Redev Auth

  • Phone(843) 628-0728
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address2106 Mount Pleasant St
    Charleston, SC 29403
  • CountyCharleston County
  • ProgramsPublic housing and Section 8 vouchers
  • HUD codeSC056

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Contact details as reported by the agency to HUD (data updated October 6, 2026). Office hours are not published by HUD: call before you go.

Section 8 and public housing at Charleston Co Hsg & Redev Auth

381public housing units335 occupied (88%)
1,112Section 8 vouchers998 in use (90%)
1,000–4,999HUD size category (units)

Charleston Co Hsg & Redev Auth runs both programs: its own public housing apartments and Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers for private rentals. They usually have separate waiting lists, so ask to be placed on both if you qualify.

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS).

Income limits for Charleston Co Hsg & Redev Auth

HUD sets the income limits for Charleston County, SC based on the Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA figures. Section 8 eligibility depends on your total household income and household size.

Enter your household size and yearly income to compare them with the HUD limits for Charleston County, SC.

Household sizeExtremely low (30%)Very low (50%)Low (80%)
1 person$24,700$41,150$65,800
2 people$28,200$47,000$75,200
3 people$31,750$52,900$84,600
4 people$35,250$58,750$94,000
5 people$38,680$63,450$101,550
6 people$44,360$68,150$109,050

HUD FY2026 income limits for Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA. Area median family income: $117,500. Income limits for every county.

Fair Market Rent near Charleston

Fair Market Rents are HUD's estimate of what a modest rental costs in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC MSA. Housing authorities set their Section 8 payment standard, the most the voucher can cover, usually between 90% and 110% of these figures.

Studio$1,661
1 bedroom$1,731
2 bedrooms$1,884
3 bedrooms$2,336
4 bedrooms$2,687

FY2027 Fair Market Rents, in effect since October 1, 2026, gross rent including utilities. Ask Charleston Co Hsg & Redev Auth for its current payment standards. How your share of the rent is calculated.

How to apply at Charleston Co Hsg & Redev Auth

  1. Check that you qualify. Compare your household income with the limits above. You also need U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status for at least one household member.
  2. Find out if the waiting list is open. Call (843) 628-0728 or email [email protected]. Many agencies open their lists only a few days a year and announce it in advance.
  3. Submit the pre-application. Most agencies take it online or on paper during the open period. Fill it in for each program you want (public housing and Section 8).
  4. Keep your contact details up to date. When your name comes up, the agency writes to you. If it cannot reach you, you lose your place.
  5. Bring your documents to the interview. IDs, Social Security numbers, birth certificates and proof of income for everyone in the household. Full checklist.

We cannot tell you whether this agency's waiting list is open today: HUD does not publish that data, and lists change often. Only Charleston Co Hsg & Redev Auth can confirm it.

Housing authorities near Charleston

Applying to more than one agency increases your chances: you can be on several waiting lists at once.

Housing Authority of the City of CharlestonCharleston, SC · 1.1 mi · Public housing and Section 8Housing Authority of N CharlestonNorth Charleston, SC · 8 mi · Section 8Housing Authority of BeaufortBeaufort, SC · 49.4 mi · Public housing and Section 8Housing Authority of GeorgetownGeorgetown, SC · 54.9 mi · Public housing and Section 8Housing Authority of KingstreeKingstree, SC · 60 mi · Public housingHousing Authority of Lake CityLake City, SC · 74.8 mi · Section 8

All 42 housing authorities in South Carolina

Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of Charleston Co Hsg & Redev Auth?

(843) 628-0728. Email: [email protected]. These are the contacts the agency reports to HUD.

Where is Charleston Co Hsg & Redev Auth located?

2106 Mount Pleasant St, Charleston, SC 29403, in Charleston County.

Does Charleston Co Hsg & Redev Auth offer Section 8?

Yes. HUD reports 1,112 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) at this agency, 998 of them in use.

What are the income limits for Charleston Co Hsg & Redev Auth?

In Charleston County, SC, the FY2026 Section 8 (very low income) limit is $41,150 for one person and $58,750 for a family of four. Public housing accepts up to $94,000 for a family of four.

Is the Charleston Co Hsg & Redev Auth waiting list open?

Waiting lists open and close on dates each agency sets, often for a few days only. Call (843) 628-0728 or check the agency's notices to confirm whether it is taking applications now.

Section 8 guides

How to apply for Section 8Step by step, from finding your agency to the briefing.Section 8 waiting listsHow lists open, preferences and how to check your status.Section 8 eligibility requirementsIncome, citizenship, background and household rules.Documents you need to applyThe checklist housing authorities ask for.How Section 8 rent is calculatedThe 30% rule, payment standards and utility allowances.Public housing vs. Section 8Which program fits you and how each one works.

Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset (agency record updated October 6, 2026) · HUD USER income limits FY2026 · HUD USER Fair Market Rents FY2027. This page is not affiliated with Charleston Co Hsg & Redev Auth or HUD.