Housing Authority of Florence

This housing agency serves Florence County, South Carolina.

Waiting List
Open Soon: Eastcrest Apartments Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Florence County, South Carolina Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Housing Authority of Florence Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Open Soon: Eastcrest Apartments Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Florence (HAF) will accept Public Housing waiting list applications for Eastcrest Apartments once a month from February 20, 2024, until November 19, 2024.

This waiting list will open on the following dates in 2024:

  • February 20, 2024
  • March 19, 2024
  • April 16, 2024
  • May 21, 2024
  • June 18, 2024
  • July 16, 2024
  • August 20, 2024
  • September 17, 2024
  • October 15, 2024
  • November 19, 2024

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the application in person at The Housing Authority of Florence at 2640 W. Palmetto ST, Florence, SC 29501 from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm ET.

Please note: "Once your name has been selected on the Pre-Application preliminary waiting list, you will be scheduled for an appointment to complete a full application."

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the Housing Authority of Florence website.

Sources: This information was verified by the Housing Authority of Florence public notice on March 1, 2024.

Closed: Florence County, South Carolina Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Florence (HAF) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications for one day only on February 29, 2024. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waiting list was open, applicants were required to apply in person at the HAF Administrative Office.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HAF website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAF public notice on March 1, 2024.

Closed: Housing Authority of Florence Public Housing Waiting List

About The Agency

Housing Authority of Florence provides affordable housing for up to 1,605 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-5:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am-12:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm

400 East Pine Street, Florence, SC

Visit Website(843) 669-4163

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Housing Authority of Florence?

Housing Authority of Florence serves 1,226 low-income households. The agency manages 811 Housing Choice Vouchers and 643 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of Florence?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 64 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Florence. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 85 percent of Housing Authority of Florence households.

How many Housing Authority of Florence residents are employed?

Working adults head 453 households and make up 37 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Florence.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of Florence?

There are 1066 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of Florence housing. Households headed by females are 87% of those served by the Housing Authority of Florence.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of Florence renters?

Black 1,152
White 61
Hispanic 12

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of Florence?

There are 294 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of Florence. Senior households are 24% of households in Housing Authority of Florence housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of Florence housing?

There are 208 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of Florence housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 17% of households served by the Housing Authority of Florence.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of Florence?

The Housing Authority of Florence is rated as a high performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Housing Authority of Florence open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of Florence’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on February 29, 2024 and closed on February 29, 2024.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of Florence

Parkview Plaza

1000 Clement St, Florence, South Carolina 29501

Creekside Village

2311 W Palmetto St, Florence, South Carolina 29501

Eastcrest Apartments

204-35 Gilchrist Ave, Mccoll, South Carolina 29570

Pine Park, Clyde Court, Lakota Place

502 Clyde St, Florence, South Carolina 29506

Church Hill

920 June Ln, Florence, South Carolina 29506

Oakland Place

711 Oakland Ave, Florence, South Carolina 29506

Waverly Acres

815E Waverly Ave, Florence, South Carolina 29501

Bridgeland

101 Davenport Dr, Timmonsville, South Carolina 29161

Pine Acres

220 Kelley Street, Lake City, South Carolina 29583

J.O Smith Villas

500 East Royal St, Florence, South Carolina 29506

Select Houses Bridgeland

1005 Nellie St, Florence, South Carolina 29505

Royal Gardens

507 Coker St, Florence, South Carolina 29506