South Carolina Reentry Housing
OACRA South Carolina Housing & Reentry Directory
✅ Reentry-focused / supervision-aware
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South Carolina Housing, Shelter & Reentry-Friendly Options
This directory organizes South Carolina housing pathways that may support people on probation, parole, court supervision, reentry supervision, transitional release, diversion, post-release stabilization, or with a criminal record. Always call ahead, disclose supervision status honestly, and obtain written approval before moving when approval is required.
Four reentry housing levels covered: emergency shelter and crisis access, transitional and reentry housing, recovery or sober living environments, and longer-term supportive or independent stabilization pathways across South Carolina.
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South Carolina reentry housing
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Get listed on OACRA to help justice-involved individuals find legitimate housing, shelter, reentry housing, recovery housing, sober living, and stabilization options faster.
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Shelters, sober living homes, recovery residences, transitional housing programs, reentry organizations, nonprofits, community partners, and sponsors can help strengthen South Carolina coverage across Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Myrtle Beach, Florence, the Lowcountry, the Midlands, and rural counties.
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Statewide & System-Level Housing Programs
Coverage: Statewide South Carolina. This section keeps statewide housing search, rental assistance, public housing,
recovery housing, 211 referral, HUD housing pathways, and supervision-aware housing guidance in one place so regional sections
can focus on direct providers and local housing pathways.
✅ Verified Statewide Housing Search & System-Level Pathways
SC Housing — Renters, Affordable Housing & Housing Search
Statewide housing finance agency with renter resources, affordable rental search through SCHousingSearch, housing programs, and housing-stability information for South Carolina residents.
Statewide Housing
Affordable Rentals
Housing Search
Affordable rental search, rental assistance pathways, housing program eligibility, and county-specific options.
Confirm criminal-history screening and landlord requirements before relying on a property.
Statewide South Carolina
SCHousingSearch — Affordable Rental Locator
Statewide rental-search tool for affordable rentals and available housing listings. Not reentry-specific, but useful for identifying landlords, apartments, accessibility features, rent ranges, and property contacts.
Housing Locator
Affordable Rentals
Screening varies
schousingsearch.com
Use listing-specific property contacts for applications and screening questions.
Criminal-history screening, deposits, income requirements, availability, utilities, and move-in timeline.
Ask whether written acceptance or verification can be provided for supervision approval.
Statewide / Online
South Carolina 211 — Housing, Shelter & Basic Needs Referral
Statewide information and referral pathway for shelter, rent help, utility assistance, food, transportation, crisis support, domestic violence resources, and local housing navigation.
211 Referral
Housing / Shelter
Basic Needs
HUD South Carolina — Public Housing, Vouchers & Subsidized Housing
Federal housing resource page for South Carolina public housing, Housing Choice Voucher, subsidized multifamily housing, local housing authorities, and HUD-related rental assistance pathways.
HUD Housing
Public Housing / Vouchers
Waitlists / screening
HUD South Carolina
Housing help: 1-800-955-2232
Local housing authority contacts, open waitlists, voucher eligibility, subsidized property screening, and application rules.
Confirm whether the landlord or property has separate criminal-history screening.
Statewide South Carolina
SC Housing — Housing Choice Voucher Program
Voucher pathway for very low-income families to obtain decent, safe, and affordable housing in the private market when eligible and when waitlists or program access are available.
Voucher Pathway
Private Market Housing
Waitlists apply
Housing Choice Voucher Program
Use current SC Housing instructions for county coverage and application status.
ID, income, household, residency, Social Security, disability, veteran, or benefits documents if applicable.
Ask whether criminal-history screening applies at the program or landlord level.
Statewide / program-specific coverage
Supervision-Aware Housing Approval
People under probation, parole, pretrial, treatment court, diversion, or other supervision may need residence approval before moving. A provider’s willingness to accept someone does not automatically mean the address is approved for supervision.
Address Planning
Supervision-Aware
Approval may apply
Supervising officer, parole agent, case manager, treatment court contact, or court-approved contact.
Confirm approval rules before moving, paying deposits, or signing agreements.
Full address, landlord or program contact, house rules, fees, and move-in date.
Transportation, treatment, work, curfew, reporting, and phone-access plan.
Statewide South Carolina
🛠️ Eligible Recovery, Private Housing & Confirm-First Paths
Oxford Houses of South Carolina — Recovery Housing
Self-run, self-supported recovery housing for people in substance-use recovery. South Carolina Oxford House vacancies and house contacts must be checked directly because openings change by house and date.
Recovery Housing
Sober Living
House vote / rules
oxfordhousesc.org
oxfordvacancies.com
Search South Carolina by county or city and call the house directly.
Current openings, interview process, fees, house rules, curfew, drug testing, medication policy, and employment expectations.
Confirm whether residents on probation or parole are accepted and whether verification letters are available.
Statewide / house-specific
South Carolina Recovery Residence Search Path
Recovery residences and sober-living options may support reentry stabilization, but each home has its own intake, fees, house rules, drug testing, curfew, medication, transportation, and supervision-compatibility requirements.
Recovery Residence
Rules vary
Officer approval
Ask for current openings, fees, house rules, drug-testing rules, and verification letter availability.
Confirm whether residents on probation or parole are accepted before applying.
Recovery plan if applicable, ID, income or benefits, proposed address, house contact, and payment terms.
Transportation and reporting plan if the home is outside the original county.
Statewide / confirm by residence
Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Mobile Homes & Apartments
Independent housing may involve room rentals, shared housing, mobile homes, apartments, extended stays, employer-linked housing, or private landlords. Rural transportation, screening, deposits, and address approval issues vary by property.
Independent Housing
Screening varies
Confirm address rules
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or application fees.
Ask for written terms before moving in.
Income proof • ID • references
Full landlord or property contact, lease terms, and move-in date if available.
Statewide South Carolina
Rural, Coastal, Upstate & Out-of-County Housing Planning
Many South Carolina counties have limited shelter or transitional housing. A nearby city may be the practical access point, but transportation, reporting, treatment access, work access, county restrictions, and supervision approval must be checked first.
Rural Access
Transportation
Confirm placement
Reporting location, treatment schedule, employment access, bus routes, rides, curfew, phone access, and service-area rules.
Ask if an out-of-county address can be approved before relocating.
Proposed address and weekly transportation plan.
Nearest shelter, recovery housing, public housing, or service hub.
Rural, coastal, and regional South Carolina
Midlands South Carolina
Counties: Richland, Lexington, Newberry, Fairfield, Kershaw, Calhoun, and Saluda. Cities and communities include Columbia, West Columbia, Cayce, Lexington, Irmo, Forest Acres, Blythewood, Newberry, Winnsboro, Camden, Lugoff, St. Matthews, Batesburg-Leesville, and surrounding Midlands communities.
✅ Verified Shelter, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers
Transitions Homeless Center
Midlands homeless-services provider helping adults stabilize, increase income, and transition toward permanent housing. Useful for emergency stabilization, case management, and housing navigation in Columbia.
Homeless Services
Housing Navigation
Columbia
transitionssc.org
Call ahead for current intake process and service availability.
Intake hours, eligibility, bed or service availability, documentation, case management, and housing-navigation steps.
Confirm supervision compatibility, curfew, and verification options if under reporting requirements.
Columbia / Richland County
Oliver Gospel — Men’s Center & Toby’s Place
Columbia provider serving men and women with children through shelter, recovery-oriented programming, and housing-stability pathways. Program fit depends on current openings, eligibility, and rules.
Shelter / Recovery
Men / Women / Children
Program rules apply
olivergospel.org
Ask for current intake for the Men’s Center or Toby’s Place.
Current openings, program eligibility, intake hours, recovery requirements, fees if any, and house rules.
Confirm whether justice involvement or supervision affects program acceptance.
Columbia / Richland County
Rapid Shelter Columbia
City of Columbia transitional shelter model using temporary sleeping cabins and service coordination for people experiencing homelessness. Intake and availability should be confirmed through the current city or provider process.
Temporary Shelter
Service Coordination
Referral / intake required
rapidshelter.columbiasc.gov
Confirm current referral or intake process before arrival.
Eligibility, referral process, availability, site rules, length of stay, and service coordination.
Confirm curfew, address-use rules, phone access, and supervision reporting compatibility.
Columbia / Richland County
Homeless No More — Family Shelter & St. Lawrence Place
Columbia family-housing provider serving families experiencing homelessness through emergency or transitional shelter pathways and family stabilization support.
Families
Transitional Shelter
Columbia
homelessnomoresc.org
(803) 602-6379
2411 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29204
Family eligibility, referral process, current availability, documents, program rules, and school or child-related requirements.
Confirm whether supervision status affects family placement or address approval.
Columbia / Richland County
Family Promise of the Midlands
Family homelessness provider helping families regain housing stability through community-based support, case management, and housing-focused assistance.
Families
Housing Stability
Eligibility specific
familypromisemidlands.org
Use current intake or referral instructions.
Family eligibility, current availability, case-management process, transportation, school stability, and housing-search support.
Confirm whether a referral is needed and whether the household must meet specific homelessness criteria.
Midlands / Columbia area
Providence Home — Men’s Recovery & Reentry Program
Structured supportive environment for men seeking addiction recovery, prison re-entry, or stability. Not an emergency shelter; program includes room, board, structure, accountability, employment assistance, and recovery support.
Men’s Program
Recovery / Reentry
Application required
Application process, current openings, program expectations, fees, recovery requirements, and transportation support.
Confirm whether the program can provide documentation for release planning or supervision approval.
Columbia / Richland County
Columbia Housing Authority — Emergency Housing Resource Path
Public housing and affordable housing authority resource with local emergency housing resource information, public housing, voucher-related pathways, and housing-stability referrals.
Housing Authority
Emergency Resource List
Waitlists / screening
Open waitlists, public housing, vouchers, emergency-resource referrals, and criminal-history screening.
Confirm whether landlord or property approval is separate from housing-program eligibility.
Columbia / Richland County
Hannah House — Women & Children Transitional Shelter Path
Columbia-area transitional shelter pathway for women, with or without children, seeking stability and self-sufficiency. Intake, availability, and eligibility should be confirmed directly.
Women / Children
Transitional Shelter
Confirm intake
Ask Columbia-area shelter or referral partners for the current Hannah House intake route.
Confirm current contact and availability before travel.
Eligibility, current openings, documents, children’s requirements, program rules, fees if any, and supervision compatibility.
Ask whether verification can be provided for an officer or case manager.
Columbia / Richland County
🛠️ Eligible Local Confirm-First Housing Paths
Richland County / Columbia Housing-Stability Path
Columbia-area stabilization may involve Transitions, Oliver Gospel, Rapid Shelter, Homeless No More, housing authority applications, recovery housing, safety shelter access, and private rentals.
Columbia Area
Shelter / Affordable Path
Confirm availability
Bed availability, referral requirements, waitlists, landlord screening, deposits, treatment access, and reporting location.
Confirm residence approval before moving or paying fees.
ID, income, current housing status, proposed address, landlord or program contact, and move-in date.
Backup plan if shelter is full or housing application is waitlisted.
Columbia / Richland County
Lexington County / West Columbia Housing-Stability Path
Lexington County residents may rely on private rentals, income-based apartments, Columbia-area shelter pathways, county assistance, recovery housing, and transportation planning between Lexington, West Columbia, Cayce, and Columbia.
Lexington County
Private / Affordable Path
Address approval
Landlord screening, deposits, lease terms, utility setup, transportation, and distance from reporting or treatment.
Confirm whether Columbia-area providers accept Lexington County residents before travel.
Income proof, ID, proposed address, landlord contact, lease terms, and move-in date.
Transportation plan to Columbia-area services if needed.
Lexington / West Columbia / Cayce / Irmo
Kershaw County / Camden Housing-Stability Path
Kershaw County housing planning may involve local affordable housing, private landlords, county assistance, safety providers, recovery housing, and regional coordination with Columbia or Sumter when local shelter options are limited.
Kershaw County
Local / Regional Path
Confirm service area
Local rental availability, affordable housing applications, transportation, and regional shelter intake rules.
Confirm whether out-of-county placement can be approved if supervised.
ID, income, county connection, current housing status, proposed address, and ride plan.
Reporting, treatment, and work-access plan if supervised.
Camden / Lugoff / Kershaw County
Newberry / Fairfield County Housing-Stability Path
Newberry and Fairfield County housing options may rely on private rentals, affordable apartments, local assistance, faith-based help, county resources, and regional placement in Columbia, Lexington, or Rock Hill when direct shelter is unavailable.
Rural Midlands
Regional Backup
Transportation matters
County eligibility, transportation, local housing supply, motel availability, service area, and regional intake.
Confirm approval rules before relocating outside the reporting area.
ID, income, county connection, current housing status, proposed address, and ride plan.
Backup contact and reporting plan if supervised.
Newberry / Winnsboro / Fairfield County
Calhoun / Saluda Rural Housing-Stability Path
Smaller Midlands counties may have limited direct shelter beds. Stabilization may require local assistance, private landlords, affordable housing, faith-based help, recovery housing, or regional placement in Columbia, Lexington, Orangeburg, or Aiken.
Rural Access
Regional Placement
Confirm before travel
Transportation, local rental availability, county assistance, service-area rules, and regional provider intake.
Ask whether an out-of-county housing plan can be approved.
Current location, county connection, ID, income, proposed housing contact, and ride plan.
Reporting, treatment, work, and curfew compatibility.
St. Matthews / Saluda / rural Midlands
Out-of-County Placement & Transportation Planning
Because Midlands shelter and transitional housing access may be concentrated around Columbia, a regional placement may be necessary. Transportation, treatment access, reporting schedule, curfew, and supervision approval should be resolved before relocation.
Regional Placement
Transportation
Officer approval
Travel permission, service-area rules, bus or ride access, phone access, and weekly reporting plan.
Confirm intake before sending someone to Columbia, Lexington, Sumter, or another hub.
Proposed address, contact person, expected move-in date, house rules, and fees.
Backup housing plan if the first option falls through.
Midlands South Carolina
Upstate South Carolina
Counties: Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Pickens, Oconee, Cherokee, Laurens, Union, Greenwood, Abbeville, and McCormick. Cities and communities include Greenville, Greer, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Travelers Rest, Spartanburg, Gaffney, Anderson, Easley, Clemson, Seneca, Walhalla, Laurens, Clinton, Union, Greenwood, Abbeville, and surrounding Upstate communities.
✅ Verified Shelter, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers
Miracle Hill Ministries — Upstate Shelter & Recovery Network
Large Upstate provider network offering emergency shelter, addiction recovery, transitional support, and housing-linked services across Greenville, Spartanburg, and nearby communities.
Shelter Network
Recovery / Transitional
Upstate
miraclehill.org
Use current shelter, recovery, or housing-program intake instructions.
Current openings, eligibility, intake hours, program rules, recovery requirements, and documentation.
Confirm supervision compatibility, curfew, address-use rules, and verification options.
Greenville / Spartanburg / Upstate region
United Housing Connections — Greenville Housing Navigation
Greenville-area housing provider focused on ending homelessness through housing navigation, supportive housing, coordinated service connection, and long-term housing stabilization for eligible participants.
Housing Navigation
Supportive Housing
Eligibility specific
unitedhousingconnections.org
Use current intake or referral instructions for housing services.
Eligibility, coordinated entry, housing navigation, supportive housing, documentation, and referral process.
Confirm whether justice involvement or supervision affects participation or housing placement.
Greenville / Greenville County
Greenville Housing Authority
Local public housing and rental-assistance pathway serving Greenville-area residents through public housing, voucher-related programs, affordable housing options, and property-based opportunities.
Housing Authority
Public Housing / Vouchers
Waitlists / screening
tgha.net
Use current waitlist and application instructions.
Open waitlists, public housing, vouchers, income limits, criminal-history screening, and required documents.
Confirm whether landlord approval is separate from program eligibility.
Greenville / Greenville County
Spartanburg Housing
Local public housing and affordable housing authority pathway serving Spartanburg-area residents through public housing, voucher-related programs, and affordable housing options.
Housing Authority
Public Housing / Vouchers
Waitlists / screening
spartanburghousing.org
Use current waitlist and application instructions.
Open waitlists, application process, income limits, criminal-history screening, property rules, and required documents.
Ask how landlord or property screening may differ from program eligibility.
Spartanburg / Spartanburg County
Anderson Housing Authority
Local public housing and affordable housing pathway for Anderson-area residents. Useful for longer-term stabilization after emergency shelter, recovery housing, or temporary placement.
Housing Authority
Affordable Housing
Waitlists / screening
andersonha.org
Use current application and office instructions.
Open waitlists, public housing, voucher pathways, income limits, screening rules, and required documents.
Confirm whether the proposed address can be approved before moving.
Anderson / Anderson County
Safe Harbor — Upstate Safety Shelter & Advocacy
Domestic violence and safety-focused provider serving parts of the Upstate with confidential shelter access, advocacy, safety planning, and housing-related support when available.
DV Shelter Path
Safety Planning
Confidential access
safeharborsc.org
Use the current hotline or safe-contact instructions listed by the provider.
Safe shelter access, safety planning, housing advocacy, transportation, and confidentiality rules.
Do not travel to a confidential location without intake instructions.
Greenville / Anderson / Oconee / Pickens service areas
SAFE Homes — Rape Crisis Coalition
Spartanburg-area safety-focused provider offering crisis support, confidential shelter access, advocacy, and housing-related assistance for eligible survivors.
DV Shelter Path
Advocacy
Safe intake required
shrcc.org
Use the current crisis line or safe-contact instructions.
Shelter availability, safety planning, advocacy, transportation support, and confidentiality requirements.
Confirm eligibility and safe intake before sharing location details.
Spartanburg / Cherokee / Union region
United Ministries — Greenville Housing Stability Support
Greenville nonprofit that may support people facing poverty or instability through emergency assistance, housing-related stabilization, employment support, and community referrals.
Housing Stability
Emergency Assistance
Eligibility / funding varies
united-ministries.org
Use current assistance or intake instructions.
ID, income, lease or notice, utility bill, household details, and housing-crisis explanation.
Ask what programs are open and whether justice involvement affects eligibility.
Greenville / Greenville County
Anderson Interfaith Ministries — Housing & Emergency Assistance
Anderson-area nonprofit pathway that may assist with emergency needs, rent or utility stabilization, financial support, and referrals depending on eligibility and funding.
Emergency Assistance
Rent / Utility Path
Funding varies
aimcharity.org
Use current assistance screening instructions.
ID, income, lease or notice, utility bill, household details, and housing-crisis explanation.
Ask about open funding, county eligibility, and required appointments.
Anderson / Anderson County
Greenwood Pathway House
Greenwood-area homeless-services provider offering emergency shelter and stabilization support for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
Emergency Shelter
Housing Stability
Greenwood
gwdpathway.org
Call ahead for current intake and availability.
Bed availability, intake hours, family eligibility, documents, program rules, and housing-stabilization steps.
Confirm supervision compatibility and verification options if under reporting requirements.
Greenwood / Greenwood County
🛠️ Eligible Local Confirm-First Housing Paths
Greenville County Housing-Stability Path
Greenville-area stabilization may involve Miracle Hill, United Housing Connections, housing authority applications, United Ministries, safety shelter access, recovery housing, and private rentals.
Greenville Area
Shelter / Affordable Path
Confirm availability
Bed availability, coordinated entry or referral requirements, waitlists, landlord screening, transportation, treatment access, and reporting location.
Confirm residence approval before moving or paying fees.
ID, income, current housing status, proposed address, landlord or program contact, and move-in date.
Backup plan if shelter is full or housing application is waitlisted.
Greenville / Greer / Mauldin / Simpsonville / Travelers Rest
Spartanburg County Housing-Stability Path
Spartanburg-area stabilization may involve Miracle Hill, Spartanburg Housing, safety shelter access, recovery housing, private rentals, employment-linked housing, and regional referrals to Greenville or Cherokee County if needed.
Spartanburg Area
Shelter / Housing Authority
Confirm service area
Intake hours, application status, landlord screening, transportation, employment access, and supervision reporting distance.
Confirm provider intake before travel.
ID, income, current housing status, proposed address, landlord contact, and transportation plan.
Reporting, treatment, and work plan if supervised.
Spartanburg / Boiling Springs / Duncan / Landrum
Anderson County Housing-Stability Path
Anderson-area housing may involve Anderson Housing Authority, Anderson Interfaith Ministries, private landlords, affordable apartments, recovery housing, safety shelter access, and regional referrals to Greenville or Greenwood.
Anderson Area
Affordable / Emergency Assistance
Confirm availability
Rent help availability, waitlists, landlord screening, utility setup, transportation, and treatment access.
Confirm the proposed address before paying deposits or moving.
ID, income, lease or notice, proposed address, landlord contact, and move-in date.
Backup shelter or regional referral plan if denied.
Anderson / Belton / Honea Path / Pendleton
Pickens / Oconee Housing-Stability Path
Pickens and Oconee County housing planning may involve private rentals, affordable housing, local assistance, recovery housing, safety providers, Clemson-area rental markets, and regional access to Greenville or Anderson.
Pickens / Oconee
Local / Regional Path
Transportation matters
Landlord screening, deposits, student-market competition, transportation, service-area rules, and regional provider intake.
Confirm whether out-of-county placement can be approved if supervised.
ID, income, county connection, current housing status, proposed address, and ride plan.
Reporting, treatment, and work-access plan if supervised.
Easley / Clemson / Seneca / Walhalla
Cherokee / Union / Laurens Housing-Stability Path
Gaffney, Union, Laurens, and Clinton-area housing options may involve private rentals, affordable housing, safety providers, recovery housing, community assistance, and regional placement in Spartanburg or Greenville.
Small-City Access
Regional Backup
Confirm first
Local shelter options, rental screening, service-area rules, transportation, and regional provider intake before travel.
Ask whether a Spartanburg or Greenville placement is allowed if supervised.
Income proof, ID, county connection, proposed address, landlord contact, and transportation plan.
Weekly reporting, treatment, and employment-access plan.
Gaffney / Union / Laurens / Clinton
Greenwood / Abbeville / McCormick Housing-Stability Path
Western Upstate housing planning may involve Greenwood Pathway House, private rentals, affordable housing, local assistance, faith-based help, recovery housing, and regional coordination with Anderson, Greenville, or Augusta-area resources.
Western Upstate
Shelter / Regional Path
Confirm service area
Bed availability, local rental stock, transportation, provider service area, county assistance, and application requirements.
Confirm regional referral before travel.
ID, income, county connection, current housing status, proposed address, and ride plan.
Backup plan if shelter or rental placement is unavailable.
Greenwood / Abbeville / McCormick Counties
Charleston & Lowcountry South Carolina
Counties: Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Beaufort, Colleton, and Jasper. Cities and communities include Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Hanahan, Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, Walterboro, Ridgeland, Hardeeville, and surrounding Lowcountry communities.
✅ Verified Shelter, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers
One80 Place — Charleston Shelter & Housing Support
Charleston homeless-services provider offering shelter, housing navigation, veteran support, legal-resource connections, meals, and housing-stability services for eligible individuals and families.
Shelter / Housing Navigation
Veterans / Families
Charleston
one80place.org
Call ahead for current shelter, intake, and housing-support instructions.
Current shelter access, housing navigation, veteran services, documentation, eligibility, and referral process.
Confirm curfew, address-use rules, and supervision compatibility if under reporting requirements.
Charleston / Charleston County
Charleston Regional Housing-Stability Network Path
Charleston-area housing access may involve coordinated local homeless-services providers, legal aid referrals, public housing, nonprofit shelter access, recovery housing, and private landlord pathways.
Regional Housing Path
Charleston Area
Confirm referral route
Start with One80 Place, local housing authority contacts, county assistance, or current shelter-referral providers.
Confirm intake before travel because shelter and housing-navigation routes can change.
ID, income, current housing status, disability or veteran documents if applicable, and proposed housing plan.
Supervision contact if residence approval or verification is needed.
Charleston / North Charleston / Mount Pleasant
Housing Authority of the City of Charleston
Public housing and affordable housing authority pathway serving Charleston residents through public housing, voucher-related housing, and property-based rental opportunities.
Housing Authority
Public Housing / Vouchers
Waitlists / screening
chacity.org
Use current waitlist and application instructions.
Open waitlists, public housing, voucher pathways, income limits, criminal-history screening, and required documents.
Confirm landlord or property screening separately when needed.
Charleston / Charleston County
North Charleston Housing Authority
Housing authority pathway serving North Charleston-area residents through public housing, voucher-related housing, affordable housing, and property-based rental options.
Housing Authority
Public Housing / Vouchers
Waitlists / screening
nchashousingauthority.com
Use current waitlist and application instructions.
Open waitlists, public housing, voucher-related options, income limits, screening rules, and documents.
Confirm whether address approval is needed before moving into a unit.
North Charleston / Charleston County region
My Sister’s House — Charleston Safety Shelter Path
Safety-focused provider serving survivors of domestic violence with confidential shelter access, advocacy, safety planning, and housing-related support when available.
DV Shelter Path
Safety Planning
Confidential access
mysistershouse.org
Use the current hotline or safe-contact instructions listed by the provider.
Safe shelter access, housing advocacy, safety planning, transportation, and confidentiality rules.
Do not travel to a confidential location without intake instructions.
Charleston / Lowcountry region
Family Promise of Beaufort County
Family homelessness provider supporting eligible families with shelter, case management, and housing-stability planning in the Beaufort County area.
Families
Shelter / Case Management
Eligibility specific
familypromisebeaufortcounty.org
Use current family-intake or referral instructions.
Family eligibility, current availability, case management, transportation, school stability, and housing-search support.
Confirm whether a referral is needed and whether the household must meet specific homelessness criteria.
Beaufort / Bluffton / Hilton Head area
Lowcountry Community Action Agency — Housing & Emergency Assistance
Lowcountry community action pathway that may assist with emergency needs, rent or utility stabilization, weatherization, and community referrals depending on county coverage, eligibility, and funding.
Community Action
Rent / Utility Path
Funding varies
lowcountrycaa.org
Use the nearest county or program contact for current assistance availability.
ID, income, lease or notice, utility bill, household details, and housing-crisis explanation.
Ask which counties and assistance programs are currently funded.
Lowcountry service areas
Hopeful Horizons — Beaufort Area Safety Shelter Path
Lowcountry safety-focused provider serving survivors of domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault with advocacy, crisis support, confidential shelter access, and housing-related support when available.
DV Shelter Path
Advocacy
Safe intake required
hopefulhorizons.org
Use the current hotline or safe-contact instructions.
Shelter availability, safety planning, advocacy, transportation support, and confidentiality requirements.
Confirm eligibility and safe intake before sharing location details.
Beaufort / Lowcountry region
🛠️ Eligible Local Confirm-First Housing Paths
Charleston County Housing-Stability Path
Charleston-area stabilization may involve One80 Place, public housing, nonprofit shelter access, safety shelter access, recovery housing, private rentals, and housing-navigation referrals.
Charleston Area
Shelter / Affordable Path
Confirm availability
Bed availability, referral requirements, public housing waitlists, landlord screening, transportation, employment access, and reporting location.
Confirm residence approval before moving or paying fees.
ID, income, current housing status, proposed address, landlord or program contact, and move-in date.
Backup plan if shelter is full or rental application is denied.
Charleston / North Charleston / Mount Pleasant
Berkeley / Dorchester Housing-Stability Path
Berkeley and Dorchester County residents may rely on private rentals, income-based apartments, Charleston-area shelter pathways, county assistance, recovery housing, and transportation planning to Summerville, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, or Charleston.
Tri-County Access
Private / Affordable Path
Transportation matters
Landlord screening, deposits, lease terms, utility setup, transportation, and distance from reporting or treatment.
Confirm whether Charleston-area providers accept Berkeley or Dorchester County residents before travel.
Income proof, ID, proposed address, landlord contact, lease terms, and move-in date.
Transportation plan to Charleston or Summerville-area services if needed.
Summerville / Goose Creek / Moncks Corner / Charleston access
Beaufort County Housing-Stability Path
Beaufort County housing planning may involve Family Promise, Hopeful Horizons, public housing or affordable apartments, private rentals, veteran resources, recovery housing, and regional coordination with Charleston or Savannah-area resources when appropriate.
Beaufort Area
Family / Safety Path
Confirm service area
Family eligibility, safety shelter intake, local housing stock, resort-area rental pressure, transportation, and employment access.
Confirm address approval and service-area rules before relocating.
ID, income, county connection, current housing status, proposed address, and ride plan.
Reporting, treatment, and work-access plan if supervised.
Beaufort / Bluffton / Hilton Head Island
Colleton / Jasper County Housing-Stability Path
Walterboro, Ridgeland, and Hardeeville-area housing may involve local assistance, private rentals, community action, affordable housing, safety referrals, and regional placement in Charleston, Beaufort, or Savannah-area resources when needed.
Rural Lowcountry
Regional Backup
Confirm before travel
County eligibility, transportation, local housing supply, motel availability, service area, and regional intake.
Confirm approval rules before relocating outside the reporting area.
ID, income, county connection, current housing status, proposed address, and ride plan.
Backup contact and reporting plan if supervised.
Walterboro / Ridgeland / Hardeeville / Jasper County
Coastal Housing Cost & Transportation Planning
Lowcountry housing can be affected by high rents, tourism-season pressure, transportation gaps, and limited shelter beds. A practical plan may require regional placement, employer-linked housing, public housing applications, or inland backup options.
Coastal Access
Transportation
Plan backup
Rent, deposits, public transit, work commute, reporting location, treatment access, and hurricane or evacuation planning.
Confirm whether out-of-county or regional placement is acceptable if supervised.
Proposed address, landlord or provider contact, move-in date, transportation plan, and backup housing option.
Written rules or lease terms before paying fees.
Charleston / Lowcountry / coastal counties
Out-of-County Placement & Regional Intake Planning
Because Lowcountry shelter and housing navigation may be concentrated around Charleston and Beaufort, a regional placement may be necessary. Transportation, reporting schedule, curfew, employment access, and supervision approval should be resolved before relocation.
Regional Placement
Transportation
Officer approval
Travel permission, shelter service-area rules, bus or ride access, phone access, and weekly reporting plan.
Confirm intake before sending someone to Charleston, Beaufort, Savannah-area resources, or another hub.
Proposed address, contact person, expected move-in date, house rules, and fees.
Backup housing plan if the first option falls through.
Charleston and Lowcountry South Carolina
Pee Dee & Grand Strand South Carolina
Counties: Florence, Horry, Georgetown, Darlington, Marion, Dillon, Marlboro, Lee, and Williamsburg. Cities and communities include Florence, Myrtle Beach, Conway, North Myrtle Beach, Georgetown, Murrells Inlet, Darlington, Hartsville, Marion, Mullins, Dillon, Bennettsville, Bishopville, Kingstree, and surrounding Pee Dee and Grand Strand communities.
✅ Verified Shelter, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers
House of Hope of the Pee Dee
Florence-area homeless-services provider offering shelter and housing-stability support for people experiencing homelessness or crisis in the Pee Dee region.
Shelter / Housing Support
Florence
Pee Dee
hofh.org
Call ahead for current intake, bed status, and program expectations.
Current openings, intake hours, documents, program rules, family eligibility, and housing-stabilization steps.
Confirm supervision compatibility, curfew, address-use rules, and verification options.
Florence / Florence County
Eastern Carolina Housing Organization — Housing Navigation
Grand Strand and Pee Dee housing-support provider focused on homelessness response, housing navigation, street outreach, rapid rehousing, prevention, and regional housing-stability coordination.
Housing Navigation
Rapid Rehousing
Grand Strand
echousing.org
Use current intake, outreach, or housing-services contact instructions.
Housing navigation, outreach, rapid rehousing, prevention, eligibility, documents, and referral requirements.
Confirm service area and whether the individual must meet homelessness criteria.
Horry / Georgetown / regional coastal access
New Directions of Horry County
Myrtle Beach-area homeless-services provider offering shelter and stabilization pathways for adults, families, and community members experiencing homelessness or housing crisis.
Shelter / Stabilization
Adults / Families
Myrtle Beach
helpnewdirections.org
Call ahead for current shelter access and intake rules.
Bed availability, intake hours, documentation, family eligibility, length of stay, and program rules.
Confirm curfew, address-use rules, and supervision reporting compatibility.
Myrtle Beach / Horry County
Housing Authority of Florence
Local housing authority pathway for public housing, voucher-related housing, and affordable housing options in the Florence area. Useful for longer-term stabilization after crisis or temporary placement.
Housing Authority
Public Housing / Vouchers
Waitlists / screening
hafsc.org
Use current waitlist and application instructions.
Open waitlists, public housing, voucher pathways, income limits, criminal-history screening, and required documents.
Confirm whether landlord or property approval is separate from program eligibility.
Florence / Florence County
Myrtle Beach Housing Authority
Local public housing and affordable housing pathway serving Myrtle Beach-area residents through public housing, voucher-related programs, and property-based opportunities.
Housing Authority
Public Housing / Vouchers
Waitlists / screening
mbhaonline.org
Use current waitlist and application instructions.
Open waitlists, income limits, screening rules, available properties, voucher options, and required documents.
Confirm landlord or property screening before relying on a unit.
Myrtle Beach / Horry County
Family Justice Center of Georgetown & Horry Counties
Safety-focused provider serving survivors of family violence, domestic violence, and related crisis situations with advocacy, safety planning, and shelter or housing-resource coordination when available.
DV Shelter Path
Safety Planning
Confidential access
fjcgtownhorry.org
Use the current hotline or safe-contact instructions listed by the provider.
Safe shelter access, safety planning, advocacy, housing support, transportation, and confidentiality requirements.
Do not travel to a confidential location without safe intake instructions.
Georgetown / Horry Counties
Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Assault
Regional safety-focused provider serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse with advocacy, safe shelter access, counseling, and housing-related support when available.
DV Shelter Path
Regional Advocacy
Safe intake required
peedeecoalition.org
Use the current hotline or safe-contact instructions.
Shelter availability, safety planning, housing advocacy, transportation support, and confidentiality requirements.
Confirm safe intake before sharing location details or traveling.
Florence / Pee Dee regional service area
Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council — Housing & Emergency Assistance
Regional community action pathway that may assist with emergency needs, rent or utility stabilization, weatherization, and community referrals depending on county coverage, eligibility, and funding.
Community Action
Rent / Utility Path
Funding varies
weoc.org
Use the nearest county or program contact for current assistance availability.
ID, income, lease or notice, utility bill, household details, and housing-crisis explanation.
Ask which counties and assistance programs are currently funded.
Horry / Georgetown / Williamsburg service areas
Darlington County Community Action Pathway
Local community action and assistance pathway that may support rent or utility stabilization, emergency needs, referrals, and housing-related support depending on current funding and eligibility.
Community Assistance
Housing Stability
Funding varies
Start with local community action, county assistance, or affordable housing contacts in Darlington or Hartsville.
Confirm current assistance availability before visiting.
ID, income, lease or notice, utility bill, household details, and housing-crisis explanation.
Ask whether assistance requires county residency or appointment scheduling.
Darlington / Hartsville / Darlington County
🛠️ Eligible Local Confirm-First Housing Paths
Florence County Housing-Stability Path
Florence-area stabilization may involve House of Hope, housing authority applications, safety shelter access, community assistance, recovery housing, private rentals, and regional shelter coordination.
Florence Area
Shelter / Affordable Path
Confirm availability
Bed availability, referral requirements, waitlists, landlord screening, deposits, treatment access, and reporting location.
Confirm residence approval before moving or paying fees.
ID, income, current housing status, proposed address, landlord or program contact, and move-in date.
Backup plan if shelter is full or housing application is waitlisted.
Florence / Florence County
Horry County / Grand Strand Housing-Stability Path
Horry County housing planning may involve New Directions, ECHO, Myrtle Beach Housing Authority, private rentals, recovery housing, safety shelter access, and transportation planning around Myrtle Beach, Conway, and North Myrtle Beach.
Grand Strand
Shelter / Housing Navigation
Seasonal pressure
Shelter intake, rental screening, seasonal housing costs, transportation, work access, treatment access, and service-area rules.
Confirm whether a shelter or rental address can be approved if supervised.
ID, income, proposed address, landlord or provider contact, move-in date, and transportation plan.
Backup option if resort-area housing is unavailable or unaffordable.
Myrtle Beach / Conway / North Myrtle Beach / Horry County
Georgetown County Housing-Stability Path
Georgetown-area stabilization may involve ECHO, Waccamaw EOC, safety shelter access, affordable housing, private rentals, recovery housing, and regional placement in Horry, Florence, or Charleston when local options are limited.
Georgetown Area
Coastal / Regional Path
Confirm service area
Local rental availability, service-area rules, transportation, shelter intake, and hurricane or evacuation planning.
Confirm regional provider intake before travel.
ID, income, county connection, housing-crisis details, proposed address, and ride plan.
Reporting, treatment, and work-access plan if supervised.
Georgetown / Murrells Inlet / coastal Georgetown County
Darlington / Marion / Dillon / Marlboro / Lee Housing-Stability Path
Interior Pee Dee counties may rely on private rentals, affordable housing, community action, county assistance, safety providers, faith-based help, and regional placement in Florence, Myrtle Beach, Sumter, or North Carolina-border resources when needed.
Interior Pee Dee
Regional Backup
Transportation needed
County eligibility, transportation, local housing supply, service-area rules, and regional provider intake.
Ask whether out-of-county housing can be approved if supervised.
ID, income, county connection, current housing status, proposed address, and ride plan.
Backup contact and reporting plan if supervised.
Darlington / Hartsville / Marion / Dillon / Bennettsville / Bishopville
Williamsburg County / Kingstree Housing-Stability Path
Williamsburg County housing may involve Waccamaw EOC, private rentals, affordable housing, county assistance, faith-based help, safety referrals, and regional placement in Florence, Georgetown, Conway, or Charleston.
Rural Pee Dee
Local / Regional Path
Confirm first
Local housing stock, county assistance, community action availability, transportation, and regional shelter service area.
Confirm whether out-of-county placement is acceptable before moving.
Current location, income, ID, county connection, proposed housing lead, and transportation plan.
Reporting, treatment, and employment access if supervised.
Kingstree / Williamsburg County
Regional Placement & Transportation Planning
Because shelter and housing-navigation services may be concentrated around Florence, Myrtle Beach, Conway, and Georgetown, regional placement may be needed. Transportation, reporting, treatment, curfew, and work access should be resolved before relocation.
Regional Placement
Transportation
Officer approval
Travel permission, shelter service-area rules, bus or ride access, phone access, and weekly reporting plan.
Confirm intake before sending someone to Florence, Myrtle Beach, Conway, Georgetown, or another hub.
Proposed address, contact person, expected move-in date, house rules, and fees.
Backup housing plan if the first option falls through.
Pee Dee and Grand Strand South Carolina
Catawba & Olde English South Carolina
Counties: York, Chester, Lancaster, and Chesterfield. Cities and communities include Rock Hill, Fort Mill, York, Clover, Tega Cay, Chester, Lancaster, Indian Land, Pageland, Cheraw, Chesterfield, and surrounding Catawba and Olde English communities.
✅ Verified Shelter, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers
Pilgrims’ Inn — Rock Hill Shelter & Housing Support
York County provider offering emergency assistance, shelter, food, and family-centered support for people facing homelessness or crisis in the Rock Hill area.
Shelter / Support
Families / Crisis
Rock Hill
pilgrimsinn.org
Call ahead for current shelter, food, and assistance intake instructions.
Current availability, eligibility, intake hours, family requirements, documents, and housing-stabilization steps.
Confirm supervision compatibility, curfew, and verification options if under reporting requirements.
Rock Hill / York County
Catawba Area Coalition for the Homeless — Regional Housing Navigation
Regional homelessness and housing-stability pathway serving the Catawba area through coordinated community partners, shelter referrals, housing navigation, and local resource connection.
Housing Navigation
Regional Referral
Confirm access route
Start with local shelter, housing authority, community action, or homeless-service contacts in York, Lancaster, or Chester County.
Confirm the current coordinated referral route before travel.
ID, income, current housing status, county connection, and housing-crisis details.
Proposed address and supervision contact if residence approval is required.
York / Lancaster / Chester regional access
Rock Hill Housing Authority
Local public housing and affordable housing pathway serving Rock Hill-area residents through public housing, voucher-related programs, and property-based rental opportunities.
Housing Authority
Public Housing / Vouchers
Waitlists / screening
rhha.org
Use current application and waitlist instructions.
Open waitlists, public housing, vouchers, income limits, criminal-history screening, and required documents.
Confirm landlord or property screening separately before relying on a unit.
Rock Hill / York County
Safe Passage — York, Chester & Lancaster Safety Shelter Path
Safety-focused provider serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse with confidential shelter access, advocacy, safety planning, and housing-related support when available.
DV Shelter Path
Advocacy
Confidential access
safepassagesc.org
Use the current hotline or safe-contact instructions listed by the provider.
Safe shelter access, advocacy, housing support, transportation, and confidentiality rules.
Do not travel to a confidential location without intake instructions.
York / Chester / Lancaster Counties
Lancaster County Housing Authority Pathway
Affordable housing and public housing pathway for Lancaster County residents. Useful for longer-term housing stabilization after temporary shelter, private placement, or regional referral.
Affordable Housing
Public Housing Path
Waitlists / screening
Use the current Lancaster County housing office or affordable housing application route.
Confirm waitlist status and application method before relying on placement.
Open waitlists, income limits, required documents, criminal-history screening, and property rules.
Ask whether landlord approval is separate from program eligibility.
Lancaster / Indian Land / Lancaster County
Chester Housing Authority Pathway
Local affordable housing and public housing pathway serving Chester-area residents. Screening, waitlists, and application requirements should be confirmed directly.
Housing Authority
Affordable Housing
Waitlists / screening
Use the current Chester housing office contact and application instructions.
Confirm office hours, waitlist status, and eligibility before visiting.
ID, income, household, residency, Social Security, disability, veteran, or benefits documents if applicable.
For supervision, confirm address approval before move-in.
Chester / Chester County
Chesterfield County Affordable Housing Pathway
Chesterfield County housing planning may involve local affordable housing, public housing applications, private landlords, county assistance, and regional placement in Florence, Rock Hill, or North Carolina-border resources when needed.
Affordable Housing Path
Rural / Regional Access
Confirm availability
Start with local housing offices, affordable housing providers, county assistance, or regional providers.
Confirm service area and intake before travel.
ID, income, county connection, current housing status, proposed address, and ride plan.
Reporting, treatment, and work-access plan if supervised.
Cheraw / Pageland / Chesterfield County
🛠️ Eligible Local Confirm-First Housing Paths
York County / Rock Hill Housing-Stability Path
York County stabilization may involve Pilgrims’ Inn, Rock Hill Housing Authority, Safe Passage, private rentals, recovery housing, public housing, Charlotte-border job access, and regional housing-navigation referrals.
Rock Hill Area
Shelter / Housing Authority
Confirm screening
Bed availability, referral requirements, housing waitlists, landlord screening, transportation, and cross-county or cross-state work access.
Confirm whether the proposed address is acceptable if supervised.
ID, income, current housing status, proposed address, landlord or program contact, and move-in date.
Backup plan if shelter is full or housing application is waitlisted.
Rock Hill / Fort Mill / York / Clover
Lancaster County / Indian Land Housing-Stability Path
Lancaster County housing planning may involve affordable housing applications, private rentals, safety providers, regional Rock Hill referrals, Charlotte-border employment access, and transportation planning.
Lancaster County
Private / Affordable Path
Transportation matters
Local rental availability, deposits, landlord screening, transportation to Rock Hill or Charlotte-area work, and regional shelter service area.
Confirm address approval before moving or paying fees.
ID, income, county connection, proposed address, landlord contact, lease terms, and move-in date.
Reporting, treatment, and work-access plan if supervised.
Lancaster / Indian Land / Lancaster County
Chester County Housing-Stability Path
Chester County housing options may rely on affordable housing, private landlords, county assistance, faith-based help, safety providers, recovery housing, and regional placement in Rock Hill, Lancaster, or Columbia.
Chester County
Local / Regional Path
Limited local beds
Local shelter availability, housing authority application status, landlord screening, transportation, and regional provider intake.
Confirm whether out-of-county placement can be approved if supervised.
Income proof, ID, county connection, proposed address, landlord contact, and transportation plan.
Weekly reporting, treatment, and employment-access plan.
Chester / Great Falls / Chester County
Chesterfield County Rural Housing-Stability Path
Chesterfield County may require private rentals, affordable housing, county assistance, safety-provider referrals, faith-based support, and regional placement in Florence, Rock Hill, Lancaster, or North Carolina-border areas when local options are limited.
Rural Access
Regional Backup
Confirm before travel
County eligibility, transportation, local housing supply, service-area rules, and regional provider intake.
Confirm approval rules before relocating outside the reporting area.
ID, income, county connection, current housing status, proposed address, and ride plan.
Backup contact and reporting plan if supervised.
Cheraw / Pageland / Chesterfield County
Charlotte Border, Regional Placement & Transportation Planning
Because some Catawba-area residents live near the North Carolina border, work or services may cross county or state lines. Confirm travel, reporting, address approval, and service-area rules before relying on a placement.
Regional Placement
Border Access
Confirm permission
Travel permission, reporting location, employment commute, public transit, treatment access, and whether out-of-state services affect supervision.
Confirm intake before sending someone to Rock Hill, Charlotte-area resources, Florence, or Columbia.
Proposed address, landlord or provider contact, expected move-in date, house rules, and fees.
Backup housing plan if the first option is denied.
York / Chester / Lancaster / Chesterfield Counties
Private Rentals, Room Rentals & Shared Housing
Independent housing may be the most practical option in counties without direct shelter access. Screening, lease terms, household composition, curfew, transportation, and address approval should be checked before move-in.
Private Housing
Room Rentals
Screening varies
Criminal-history screening, deposits, written terms, roommate rules, guest rules, parking, internet, and phone access.
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or moving belongings.
ID, income proof, references, proposed address, landlord or host contact, and move-in date.
Backup plan if the address is denied or unstable.
Catawba and Olde English region
Aiken, Augusta Border & Savannah River South Carolina
Counties: Aiken, Edgefield, Barnwell, Allendale, Hampton, and Bamberg. Cities and communities include Aiken, North Augusta, Graniteville, Edgefield, Johnston, Barnwell, Blackville, Allendale, Fairfax, Hampton, Varnville, Bamberg, Denmark, and surrounding Savannah River and rural border communities.
✅ Verified Shelter, Transitional & Housing-Linked Providers
The Salvation Army — Aiken Area Housing & Emergency Assistance Path
Aiken-area emergency assistance and referral pathway that may support shelter referrals, short-term stabilization, rent or utility help, and basic-needs support depending on funding and current program availability.
Emergency Assistance
Housing Referrals
Funding varies
southernusa.salvationarmy.org
Use the nearest Aiken-area corps or service office contact.
ID, income, lease or notice, utility bill, household details, and housing-crisis explanation.
Ask what assistance is open now and whether county residency is required.
Aiken / North Augusta / Aiken County
Aiken Housing Authority
Local public housing and affordable housing pathway serving Aiken-area residents through public housing, voucher-related programs, affordable rentals, and property-based opportunities.
Housing Authority
Public Housing / Vouchers
Waitlists / screening
aikenhousing.org
Use current waitlist and application instructions.
Open waitlists, public housing, voucher pathways, income limits, criminal-history screening, and required documents.
Confirm landlord or property screening separately before relying on a unit.
Aiken / Aiken County
Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons
Safety-focused provider serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault with confidential shelter access, advocacy, safety planning, and housing-related support when available.
DV Shelter Path
Advocacy
Confidential access
cumbeecenter.org
Use the current hotline or safe-contact instructions listed by the provider.
Safe shelter access, safety planning, housing advocacy, transportation, and confidentiality rules.
Do not travel to a confidential location without intake instructions.
Aiken / Edgefield / Barnwell region
Aiken/Barnwell Counties Community Action — Housing & Emergency Assistance
Community action pathway that may assist with rent, utilities, weatherization, emergency stabilization, and community referrals depending on county coverage, eligibility, and funding.
Community Action
Rent / Utility Path
Funding varies
Use current Aiken/Barnwell community action program contact and county office instructions.
Confirm appointment requirements and current funding before visiting.
ID, income, lease or notice, utility bill, household details, and housing-crisis explanation.
Ask whether assistance requires county residency or prior approval.
Aiken / Barnwell / Allendale service areas
Barnwell Affordable Housing & Public Housing Pathway
Barnwell-area housing stabilization may involve local public housing, affordable apartments, private rentals, community action, and regional referrals when emergency shelter is not available locally.
Affordable Housing Path
Public / Private Options
Confirm availability
Start with local housing offices, affordable housing providers, county assistance, or regional providers.
Confirm waitlists and service area before relying on placement.
Application status, income limits, criminal-history screening, required documents, deposits, and landlord rules.
Confirm whether out-of-county placement is allowed if supervised.
Barnwell / Blackville / Barnwell County
Edgefield County Housing-Stability Path
Edgefield County housing planning may involve local affordable housing, private rentals, community assistance, safety providers, faith-based support, and regional access to Aiken, North Augusta, or Columbia-area resources.
Rural Housing Path
Regional Backup
Confirm first
Start with local housing, county assistance, community action, private landlords, or Aiken-area providers.
Confirm service area and intake before travel.
ID, income, county connection, current housing status, proposed address, and ride plan.
Reporting, treatment, and work-access plan if supervised.
Edgefield / Johnston / Edgefield County
Lower Savannah / Rural Community Assistance Pathway
Rural assistance pathway that may support rent or utility stabilization, weatherization, emergency needs, and referrals depending on county coverage, eligibility, and funding.
Community Assistance
Rural Stabilization
Funding varies
Start with local community action, county assistance, affordable housing contacts, or regional providers.
Confirm the active office and assistance program before travel.
ID, income, lease or notice, utility bill, household details, and housing-crisis explanation.
Ask which counties and assistance programs are currently open.
Allendale / Hampton / Bamberg rural service areas
🛠️ Eligible Local Confirm-First Housing Paths
Aiken / North Augusta Housing-Stability Path
Aiken County stabilization may involve Aiken Housing Authority, community action, Salvation Army, safety shelter access, recovery housing, private rentals, and regional support from Augusta or Columbia-area resources when appropriate.
Aiken Area
Affordable / Assistance Path
Confirm screening
Housing waitlists, landlord screening, rent help availability, transportation, Augusta-border services, and reporting location.
Confirm residence approval before moving or paying deposits.
ID, income, current housing status, proposed address, landlord or program contact, and move-in date.
Backup plan if shelter, rental, or assistance request is denied.
Aiken / North Augusta / Graniteville
Barnwell / Allendale Rural Housing-Stability Path
Barnwell and Allendale County housing options may rely on private rentals, affordable housing, community action, county assistance, faith-based help, safety providers, and regional placement in Aiken, Orangeburg, Columbia, or Augusta-border resources.
Rural Access
Regional Backup
Transportation needed
County eligibility, transportation, local housing supply, motel availability, service area, and regional intake.
Confirm approval rules before relocating outside the reporting area.
ID, income, county connection, current housing status, proposed address, and ride plan.
Backup contact and reporting plan if supervised.
Barnwell / Blackville / Allendale / Fairfax
Hampton / Bamberg Housing-Stability Path
Hampton and Bamberg-area housing may involve local affordable housing, private rentals, community assistance, faith-based support, safety referrals, and regional placement in Beaufort, Walterboro, Orangeburg, or Savannah-area resources.
Rural Counties
Local / Regional Path
Confirm first
Local rental availability, service-area rules, transportation, county assistance, and regional provider intake.
Ask whether out-of-county placement is allowed if supervised.
Income proof, ID, county connection, proposed address, landlord contact, and transportation plan.
Weekly reporting, treatment, and employment-access plan.
Hampton / Varnville / Bamberg / Denmark
Georgia Border, Regional Placement & Transportation Planning
Some Aiken, North Augusta, Edgefield, and Lowcountry residents may work or seek services near Augusta or Savannah. Confirm travel, reporting, address approval, and cross-state service rules before relying on a placement.
Border Access
Transportation
Confirm permission
Travel permission, reporting location, employment commute, public transit, treatment access, and whether out-of-state services affect supervision.
Confirm intake before sending someone to Augusta-area, Savannah-area, Columbia, Aiken, or Beaufort resources.
Proposed address, landlord or provider contact, expected move-in date, house rules, and fees.
Backup housing plan if the first option is denied.
Aiken / North Augusta / Savannah River border region
Private Landlords, Mobile Homes, Room Rentals & Shared Housing
Independent housing may be the most realistic option in rural counties without direct shelter access. Screening, lease terms, household composition, utilities, curfew, transportation, and address approval should be checked before move-in.
Private Housing
Room Rentals
Screening varies
Criminal-history screening, deposits, written terms, roommate rules, guest rules, parking, internet, utilities, and phone access.
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or moving belongings.
ID, income proof, references, proposed address, landlord or host contact, and move-in date.
Backup plan if the address is denied or unstable.
Aiken, Savannah River, and rural border counties
Out-of-County Placement & Rural Backup Planning
Because shelter and transitional housing may be limited outside Aiken and larger regional hubs, backup placement may require travel to Columbia, Augusta-border resources, Orangeburg, Beaufort, or Charleston-area providers.
Regional Placement
Rural Backup
Officer approval
Travel permission, shelter service-area rules, bus or ride access, phone access, and weekly reporting plan.
Confirm intake before sending someone to a regional provider.
Proposed address, contact person, expected move-in date, house rules, and fees.
Backup housing plan if the first option falls through.
Aiken, Savannah River, and rural border counties
Rural & Confirm-First Access
Counties and communities include Orangeburg, Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg, Lee, Marlboro, Dillon, McCormick, Abbeville, Allendale, Bamberg, Calhoun, Saluda, Manning, Kingstree, Bishopville, Bennettsville, Dillon, St. Matthews, Saluda, McCormick, Orangeburg, and surrounding rural South Carolina communities.
✅ Verified Rural, Regional & Housing-Linked Paths
OCAB Community Action Agency — Housing & Emergency Assistance Pathway
Regional community action pathway that may support rent, utility, weatherization, emergency stabilization, and referrals depending on county coverage, eligibility, and available funding.
Community Action
Rent / Utility Path
Funding varies
ocabcommunityaction.org
Use the nearest county or program office for current assistance availability.
ID, income, lease or notice, utility bill, household details, and housing-crisis explanation.
Ask which counties and assistance programs are currently open.
Orangeburg / Calhoun / Allendale / Bamberg
Orangeburg Housing Authority Pathway
Local public housing and affordable housing pathway serving Orangeburg-area residents. Useful for longer-term stabilization after temporary shelter, private placement, or regional referral.
Housing Authority
Affordable Housing
Waitlists / screening
Use current Orangeburg housing office contact and application instructions.
Confirm waitlist status and screening rules before relying on placement.
Open waitlists, income limits, documents, criminal-history screening, and property rules.
Ask whether landlord approval is separate from program eligibility.
Orangeburg / Orangeburg County
Sumter United Ministries — Housing & Emergency Assistance Pathway
Sumter-area nonprofit pathway that may support emergency needs, shelter-related assistance, rent or utility stabilization, case support, and community referrals depending on eligibility and funding.
Emergency Assistance
Housing Stability
Eligibility / funding varies
sumterunitedministries.org
Use current assistance and intake instructions.
ID, income, lease or notice, utility bill, household details, and housing-crisis explanation.
Ask what programs are open and whether county residency is required.
Sumter / Sumter County
Sumter Housing Authority Pathway
Local housing authority pathway for public housing, affordable housing, and rental assistance options in the Sumter area. Screening and waitlist status should be confirmed directly.
Housing Authority
Affordable Housing
Waitlists / screening
Use the current Sumter housing office contact and application instructions.
Confirm application method, waitlists, and eligibility before relying on placement.
Open waitlists, public housing, voucher-related options, income limits, screening rules, and required documents.
Confirm address approval if under supervision before move-in.
Sumter / Sumter County
Meg’s House — Western Rural Safety Shelter Path
Safety-focused provider serving survivors of domestic violence and related crisis situations with safe shelter access, advocacy, safety planning, and housing-related support when available.
DV Shelter Path
Advocacy
Safe intake required
megshouse.org
Use the current hotline or safe-contact instructions listed by the provider.
Shelter availability, safety planning, housing advocacy, transportation support, and confidentiality requirements.
Do not travel to a confidential location without safe intake instructions.
McCormick / Abbeville / Greenwood area
Clarendon County / Manning Housing-Stability Path
Clarendon County housing planning may involve affordable housing, private landlords, community assistance, faith-based help, safety providers, and regional placement in Sumter, Florence, Columbia, or Charleston-area resources when needed.
Rural Housing Path
Regional Backup
Confirm first
Start with local affordable housing, county assistance, community action, private landlords, or regional providers.
Confirm service area and intake before travel.
ID, income, county connection, current housing status, proposed address, and ride plan.
Reporting, treatment, and work-access plan if supervised.
Manning / Clarendon County
Williamsburg County / Kingstree Rural Housing Pathway
Williamsburg County housing may involve local affordable housing, Waccamaw-region assistance, private rentals, county support, faith-based help, and regional placement in Florence, Georgetown, Conway, or Charleston.
Rural Housing Path
Local / Regional Access
Confirm service area
Start with local housing offices, county assistance, community action, private landlords, or regional providers.
Confirm intake and county eligibility before travel.
Current location, income, ID, county connection, proposed housing lead, and transportation plan.
Reporting, treatment, and employment access if supervised.
Kingstree / Williamsburg County
🛠️ Eligible Rural Confirm-First Housing Paths
Orangeburg County Housing-Stability Path
Orangeburg-area stabilization may involve Orangeburg Housing Authority, OCAB community action, private rentals, affordable apartments, safety shelter referrals, recovery housing, and regional placement in Columbia, Charleston, or Sumter.
Orangeburg Area
Affordable / Assistance Path
Confirm availability
Housing waitlists, landlord screening, rent help availability, local transportation, and regional provider service area.
Confirm residence approval before moving or paying deposits.
ID, income, current housing status, proposed address, landlord or program contact, and move-in date.
Backup plan if shelter, rental, or assistance request is denied.
Orangeburg / Orangeburg County
Sumter / Clarendon Housing-Stability Path
Sumter and Clarendon housing planning may involve Sumter United Ministries, Sumter Housing Authority, private landlords, affordable housing, safety providers, faith-based help, and regional access to Columbia, Florence, or Charleston.
Sumter / Clarendon
Local / Regional Path
Confirm service area
County eligibility, housing waitlists, transportation, local shelter options, regional provider intake, and landlord screening.
Ask whether out-of-county housing can be approved if supervised.
ID, income, county connection, current housing status, proposed address, and ride plan.
Reporting, treatment, and work-access plan if supervised.
Sumter / Manning / Clarendon County
Lee / Marlboro / Dillon Rural Housing-Stability Path
These rural and border-area counties may rely on private rentals, affordable housing, county assistance, faith-based help, safety providers, and regional placement in Florence, Hartsville, Sumter, or North Carolina-border resources.
Rural Counties
Regional Backup
Transportation needed
County eligibility, transportation, local housing supply, service-area rules, and regional provider intake.
Ask whether out-of-county placement can be approved if supervised.
Income proof, ID, county connection, proposed address, landlord contact, and transportation plan.
Weekly reporting, treatment, and employment-access plan.
Bishopville / Bennettsville / Dillon area
Abbeville / McCormick / Saluda Housing-Stability Path
Western rural counties may require local affordable housing, private landlords, community assistance, safety providers, recovery housing, and regional coordination with Greenwood, Aiken, Columbia, or Augusta-border resources.
Western Rural Access
Regional Backup
Confirm first
Local rental stock, county assistance, community resources, transportation, service-area rules, and regional intake.
Confirm proposed address approval before paying deposits.
ID, income, county connection, current housing status, proposed address, and ride plan.
Backup provider or regional shelter plan if local housing is unavailable.
Abbeville / McCormick / Saluda Counties
Private Landlords, Room Rentals, Mobile Homes & Family Placement
Independent housing may be the most realistic option in rural counties without direct shelter access. Screening, lease terms, household composition, utilities, curfew, transportation, and address approval should be checked before move-in.
Private Housing
Family Placement
Screening varies
Criminal-history screening, deposits, written terms, roommate rules, guest rules, parking, internet, utilities, and phone access.
Confirm address approval before paying deposits or moving belongings.
ID, income proof, references, proposed address, landlord or host contact, and move-in date.
Backup plan if the address is denied or unstable.
Rural South Carolina
Out-of-County Placement & Rural Transportation Planning
Because many rural counties have limited direct shelter or transitional housing, regional placement may be needed. Transportation, reporting, treatment access, curfew, work access, and supervision approval should be resolved before relocation.
Regional Placement
Transportation
Officer approval
Travel permission, service-area rules, bus or ride access, phone access, and weekly reporting plan.
Confirm intake before sending someone to Columbia, Charleston, Florence, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Sumter, or another hub.
Proposed address, contact person, expected move-in date, house rules, and fees.
Backup housing plan if the first option falls through.
Rural and regional South Carolina
South Carolina Housing & Reentry Notes
Housing availability, eligibility, waitlists, fees, and intake rules change frequently. Always call ahead, verify current requirements, and confirm whether a housing option can be approved if you are under probation, parole, court supervision, treatment court, pretrial supervision, or another reporting requirement.
OACRA note: This independent directory is for informational purposes only. OACRA is not a court, probation office, parole authority, housing authority, shelter operator, or legal service provider. Inclusion does not guarantee acceptance, eligibility, bed availability, legal compliance, or supervision approval.
Providers: To request a correction, claim a listing, or submit a South Carolina housing resource, use the OACRA request form at /request-form.
