Anderson Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Anderson, South Carolina.

Waiting List
Closed: Anderson, South Carolina Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: 3-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: 2-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: 4 and 5-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

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

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

The Anderson Housing Authority (AHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications for one day only on September 8, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to call the AHA to request an appointment to apply.

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 AHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the AHA public notice on August 15, 2023. 

Closed: 3-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Anderson, South Carolina.

The Anderson Housing Authority (AHA) last accepted Public Housing waiting list applications for 3-bedroom apartments for one day only on January 23, 2024. This waiting list was last open in November, 2022. 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 AHA main office.

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 AHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the AHA public notice on January 9, 2024.

Closed: 2-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Anderson, South Carolina.

The Anderson Housing Authority (AHA) last accepted Public Housing waiting list applications for 2-bedroom apartments for one day only on January 30, 2024. This waiting list was last open in November, 2019. 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 AHA main office.

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 AHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the AHA public notice on January 9, 2024.

Closed: 4 and 5-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Anderson, South Carolina.

The Anderson Housing Authority (AHA) accepted Public Housing waiting list applications for 4 and 5-Bedroom apartments for one day only on November 12, 2024 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am ET. This is the first time the waiting list has been open since September 2024. It was open in April 2024 and March 2023 before that.

To apply while the waitlist was open, apply in person at the AHA main office, located at 1335 E River St, Anderson, SC 29624. From 9:00 am to 10:00 am.

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 AHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the AHA website on November 5, 2024 by Dave Layfield.

About The Agency

Anderson Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 779 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:30am-12:30pm , 1:30pm-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am-12:30pm , 1:30pm-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am-12:30pm , 1:30pm-5:00pm
Thursday 8:30am-12:30pm , 1:30pm-5:00pm
Friday 8:30am-12:30pm , 1:30pm-5:00pm

1335 East River Street, Anderson, SC

Visit Website(864) 260-5120

Section 8 Application Checklist

file_download Download

Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Anderson Housing Authority?

Anderson Housing Authority serves 697 low-income households. The agency manages 505 Housing Choice Vouchers and 268 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 75 percent of households served by Anderson Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Anderson Housing Authority households.

How many Anderson Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 174 households and make up 25 percent of households served by Anderson Housing Authority.

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

There are 606 female-headed renter households living in Anderson Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 87% of those served by the Anderson Housing Authority.

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

Black 579
White 112
Hispanic 7

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

There are 202 households headed by seniors served by the Anderson Housing Authority. Senior households are 29% of households in Anderson Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 132 persons with disabilities living in Anderson Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 19% of households served by the Anderson Housing Authority.

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

The Anderson Housing Authority 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 Anderson Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Anderson Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on September 8, 2023 and closed on September 8, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Anderson Housing Authority

Caldwell Fortson Jeffers

1000 S Towers St, Anderson, South Carolina 29624

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible
Email Signup
Don't Miss A Waiting List Opening