Housing
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Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.
Programs in South Carolina
South Carolina programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority
Rental Assistance and Affordable Housing
SC Housing connects renters to affordable housing resources and administers selected housing assistance programs.
Ways to apply:Online
South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority
Homelessness Assistance
SC Housing funds programs that support people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Ways to apply:In person
South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority
Housing Finance Programs
SC Housing provides financing programs for affordable rental housing and homeownership.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhone
South Carolina Office of Economic Opportunity
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
LIHEAP helps eligible households pay heating and cooling bills.
Ways to apply:In person
South Carolina Office of Economic Opportunity
Weatherization Assistance Program
Weatherization helps eligible households make their homes use less energy.
Ways to apply:In person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
Apply through your local public housing authority. HUD lists every housing authority by state.
Federal Communications Commission
Lifeline phone and internet discount
A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Check if you qualify and apply on the National Verifier, then pick a phone or internet company that offers Lifeline.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA disaster assistance
Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by phone, or in person at a Disaster Recovery Center.
Checked on October 9, 2026
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- South Carolina 211
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