North Charleston Housing Authority

This housing agency serves North Charleston, South Carolina.

Waiting List
Closed: North Charleston, South Carolina Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Liberty Hill 2-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Buskirk Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Liberty Hill 3 and 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Horizon Village (Barony Place) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Phoenix Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Alston Lake Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Closed: North Charleston, South Carolina Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in North Charleston, South Carolina.

The North Charleston Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed.

The NCHA last accepted applications for this waiting list for one day only on June 27, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the NCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the NCHA public notice on June 15, 2022.

Closed: Liberty Hill 2-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in North Charleston, South Carolina.

The North Charleston Housing Authority (NCHA) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 2-Bedroom apartments at Liberty Hill is currently closed.

The NCHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from February 2, 2022, until February 11, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the NCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the NCHA public notice on February 14, 2022.

Closed: Buskirk Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in North Charleston, South Carolina.

The North Charleston Housing Authority (NCHA) last accepted Senior 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for Buskirk from April 5, 2023 at 10:00 am, until May 5, 2023 at 11:59 pm ET.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received.

For more information, visit the NCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the NCHA public notice on March 27, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Liberty Hill 3 and 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in North Charleston, South Carolina.

The North Charleston Housing Authority (NCHA) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments at Liberty Hill is currently open. Applications are being accepted from March 31, 2021 at 6:00 pm ET, until further notice. 

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the NCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the NCHA on March 29, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Horizon Village (Barony Place) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in North Charleston, South Carolina.

The North Charleston Housing Authority Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments at Horizon Village (Barony Place) is currently open

The NCHA is accepting applications for this waiting list from March 21, 2022 at 9:00 am ET, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the NCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the NCHA  on June 14, 2022.

Open Until Further Notice: Phoenix Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in North Charleston, South Carolina.

The North Charleston Housing Authority Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 2 and 4-Bedroom apartments at Phoenix Apartments is currently open

The NCHA is accepting applications for this waiting list from March 21, 2022 at 9:00 am ET, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the NCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the NCHA  on June 14, 2022.

Open Until Further Notice: Alston Lake Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in North Charleston, South Carolina.

The North Carolina Housing Authority (NCHA) is accepting Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 3-Bedroom apartments at Alston Lake from July 31, 2023 at 10:00 am ET, until further notice.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the NCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the NCHA notice on July 24, 2023.

About The Agency

North Charleston Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 2,301 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 9:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am-4:00pm
Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm

6327 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC

Visit Website(843) 747-1793

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the North Charleston Housing Authority?

North Charleston Housing Authority serves 2,219 low-income households. The agency manages 2,336 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the North Charleston Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 75 percent of households served by North Charleston Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of North Charleston Housing Authority households.

How many North Charleston Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 798 households and make up 36 percent of households served by North Charleston Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the North Charleston Housing Authority?

There are 2063 female-headed renter households living in North Charleston Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 93% of those served by the North Charleston Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among North Charleston Housing Authority renters?

Black 2,064
White 89
Hispanic 67

How many senior-headed renter households are served by North Charleston Housing Authority?

There are 443 households headed by seniors served by the North Charleston Housing Authority. Senior households are 20% of households in North Charleston Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in North Charleston Housing Authority housing?

There are 332 persons with disabilities living in North Charleston Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 15% of households served by the North Charleston Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the North Charleston Housing Authority?

The North Charleston Housing Authority is rated as a standard 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 North Charleston Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

North Charleston Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on June 27, 2022 and closed on June 27, 2022.

Public Housing Communities Managed by North Charleston Housing Authority

Alston Lake Apartments

2430 Alston Ave, North Charleston, South Carolina 29406

The Villas at Horizon Village

3800 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, South Carolina 29405

The Manor at Horizon Village

3835 Spruill Ave, North Charleston, South Carolina 29405

Phoenix Apartments

3829 St. Johns Avenue, North Charleston, South Carolina 29405

Barony Place Apartments at Horizon Village

3835 Spruill Avenue, North Charleston, South Carolina 29405

Birchwood

2001 Stokes Ave, North Charleston, South Carolina 29406

Oak Leaf Buskirk Liberty Hill

2797 Oak Leaf Dr, North Charleston, South Carolina 29405