SC Housing Critical Home Repair Program
South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs SC Housing 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.
SC Housing administers the Critical Home Repair Program through the SC Housing Trust Fund, providing $5,000-$30,000 to low- and very-low-income homeowners for essential repairs that address life, health, and safety issues. Eligible repairs include roofs, water heaters, HVAC systems, and accessibility modifications such as wheelchair ramps. The minimum assistance amount is $5,000.
Grants range $5,000-$30,000 based on repair need and income. No repayment required. Estimate reflects median expected award.
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
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
- Charleston County Critical Home Repair Program Up to $15,000 grant
- SC Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Average $6,500-$10,000 in free energy upgrades
Key Details
- Grant range: $5,000-$30,000; no repayment required
- Covers roofs, HVAC, water heaters, wheelchair ramps
- Targets very-low-income households at 50% AMI or below
- Elderly and disabled homeowners are priority populations
- Statewide, administered by SC Housing Trust Fund
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.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
- 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).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Rolling, subject to funding availability
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for SC Housing Critical Home Repair Program in Charleston, SC?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $30,000 grant. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for SC Housing Critical Home Repair Program in Charleston?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for SC Housing Critical Home Repair Program in Charleston, SC?
Confirm the application route directly with South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 803-896-9362. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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