Charleston County Critical Home Repair Program
Charleston County Community Development & Revitalization
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Charleston County Critical Home Repair Program in its Charleston, SC research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Charleston County provides grants up to $15,000 for sudden critical system failures including septic systems, water lines, and furnaces. Funded through CDBG and HOME allocations ($1,761,701 CDBG + $734,391 HOME for PY 2025-2026). Residents within the City of Charleston city limits are not eligible and should contact the city's program instead.
Flat grant up to $15,000 for qualifying emergency system failures. No repayment required.
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Charleston, SC, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of Charleston Substantial Rehabilitation Program $80,000 loan
- City of Charleston Roof Replacement Program 50% of cost forgiven after year 10
- SC Housing Critical Home Repair Program Up to $30,000 grant
- SC Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Average $6,500-$10,000 in free energy upgrades
Key Details
- Grant up to $15,000, no repayment required
- Covers septic system failures, water line breaks, furnace replacement
- County residents only, City of Charleston residents not eligible
- CDBG/HOME funded: $2.5M total for PY 2025-2026
- Call 211 for immediate referral if program is currently closed
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Charleston County Critical Home Repair Program in Charleston, SC?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $15,000 grant. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Charleston County Critical Home Repair Program in Charleston?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Charleston County Critical Home Repair Program in Charleston, SC?
Confirm the application route directly with Charleston County Community Development & Revitalization; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 843-202-6960. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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