Housing Authority of Lancaster

This housing agency serves Lancaster, South Carolina.

Waiting List
Closed: Lancaster, South Carolina Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of Lancaster Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

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

The Housing Authority of Lancaster (HAL) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications for one day only on March 13, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

There were two ways to apply while the waitlist was open:

  1. Print the paper application that was available on the HAL website.
  2. Pick up an application from the HAL office.

Once the application was completed, it was to be: Returned to the HAL office.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Lancaster County Elderly and Disabled Persons/Family ( 4 Points)
  • Lancaster County Families (3 Points)
  • Lancaster County Single Members (2 Points)
  • Non-Lancaster County Persons (1 Point)

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

For more information, visit the HAL website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAL website on February 16, 2024.

Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of Lancaster Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Lancaster (HAL) Public Housing waiting list for 1, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted from August 2, 2021, until further notice.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period: 

  1. Complete an application in person at the HAL main office, located at 3502 Caroline Ct, Lancaster, SC 29720; every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am to 11:30 am, and 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
  2. Print the paper application available here. Scroll down, and select the "Preliminary application for admission and the Authorization for Release of Information" links.

Once the application has been completed, it must be either:

  1. Mailed to the Housing Authority of Lancaster, 3502 Caroline Ct, Lancaster, SC 29720.
  2. Dropped off in person to the HAL main office, address mentioned above.
  3. Emailed to Halinfo@lancasterha.org.

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 HAL website.

Sources: This information was verified by a representative of the HAL on July 29, 2021.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of Lancaster provides affordable housing for up to 387 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

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

3502 Caroline Court, Lancaster, SC

Visit Website(803) 285-7214

Section 8 Application Checklist

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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 Housing Authority of Lancaster?

Housing Authority of Lancaster serves 339 low-income households. The agency manages 252 Housing Choice Vouchers and 130 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 70 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Lancaster. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 93 percent of Housing Authority of Lancaster households.

How many Housing Authority of Lancaster residents are employed?

Working adults head 115 households and make up 34 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Lancaster.

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

There are 315 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of Lancaster housing. Households headed by females are 93% of those served by the Housing Authority of Lancaster.

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

Black 302
White 34
Hispanic 3

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

There are 67 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of Lancaster. Senior households are 20% of households in Housing Authority of Lancaster housing.

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

There are 47 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of Lancaster housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 14% of households served by the Housing Authority of Lancaster.

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

The Housing Authority of Lancaster 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 Housing Authority of Lancaster open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of Lancaster’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on March 13, 2024 and closed on March 13, 2024.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of Lancaster

Caroline Courts

102 Caroline Ct, Lancaster, South Carolina 29720