OPEN: Beaufort Housing Authority is currently open and does not have a predetermined closing date.

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Last Updated: February, 23rd 2024

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

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The Beaufort Housing Authority (BHA) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least December, 2019, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, open and print the application online. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, and select the "Download application here" link.

Once the application has been completed it must be either:

  1. Mailed to:Beaufort Housing AuthorityPublic Housing ApplicationPost Office Box 1104Beaufort, SC 29901
  2. Hand delivered to the BHA Central Office, located at 1009 Prince St., Beaufort, SC 29902; from 8:30 am until 1:30 am ET, or by appointment.
  3. Hand delivered to the Yemassee Heights Office, located at 21 Castle Hall Rd., Yemassee, SC 29945; from 8:30 am until 1:30 am, or by appointment.
  4. Hand delivered to the Sandalwood Terrace Office, located at 8 Southwood Park Dr., Hilton Head Island, SC 29926; from 8:30 am until 1:30 am, or by appointment.

This waiting list has the following preferences: 

  • Head, spouse or sole member is working or has graduated from an institute of higher learning within the last six ( 6) months or who is attending on a regular basis, has satisfactory performance, and expects to graduate within 6-12 months. An institute of higher learning includes, but is not limited to colleges, universities and adult education.
    • Working families include applicant household whose head, spouse or sole member is age 62 or older or is receiving social security disability benefits, supplemental security income, disability benefits, or any other payment based on the individual inability to work.
  • Head, spouse, or sole member currently live in or work in or have been hired to work in the PHA' s jurisdictional area.
    • Working families include applicant household whose head, spouse or sole member is age 62 or older or is receiving social security disability benefits, supplemental security income, disability benefits, or any other payment based on the individual inability to work.
  • Displaced due to no fault of their own (fire, flood, disaster, condemnation or other governmental action). 
  • Single applicants that are elderly, disabled or displaced over other single applicants. 

For more information, visit the BHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the BHA website, as of December 5, 2019.

Beaufort Housing Authority Public Housing Applicant Preferences

Beaufort Housing Authority has preferences for: Elderly, Displaced by Natural Disaster, Live, Work, or Attend School Locally, Working/Employed, Job Training or Higher Education, Displaced by Government Action, Disabled. Preferences are not required but Public Housing applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.

Beaufort Housing Authority

Beaufort Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List is managed by Beaufort Housing Authority.

Beaufort Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 892 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

This housing agency serves Beaufort County, South Carolina.

What should I do after applying to the Beaufort Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

After applying, it's a good practice to keep a record of any application that you submit. This will help you keep track of your application, and is especially useful if you apply to multiple waiting lists. You can do this easily with a document on your computer or mobile device, and also with a notebook or piece of paper.

Make sure to write down your application or confirmation number with the application details. This number will be important to reference in the future. Once you have this information written, keep it stored in a place that's easy to access when you need it.

With this information safely stored, all you have left to do is wait to find out if you've been selected for the waiting list.

When will I know if I've been selected for the Beaufort Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

Depending on the area, it may take weeks or even months to know if you've been selected for the waiting list. Your wait for an announcement is usually the longest in areas with large populations and a high demand for housing assistance.

Check if the public notice states when the housing authority plans to announce the results, or how long it may take to review applications. Contact the housing authority if this information isn't available.

How do I know if I've been added to the Beaufort Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

Once all applications are reviewed, the housing authority will either contact everyone who has been placed on the waiting list, or message everyone who applied to check their results.

The housing authority will use the contact information you give in the application to reach you (usually by mail, email, or phone). For this reason, it is very important to put valid contact information on your application. Make sure you keep your contact information up to date, and that you respond quickly if any further action is required.

If you don't get contacted by the housing authority, it might mean that you were not chosen for the waiting list. Sometimes, housing authorities do not contact applicants who were not placed on the waiting list. Check with the housing authority for confirmation.

How can I check my status on the Beaufort Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

To check your status on the waiting list, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or visit the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to check your status.

Some housing authorities will give your spot on the waiting list, but others might only confirm that you're still on the waiting list. Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when checking your status.

How do I update my application for the Beaufort Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

To update your waiting list application, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or submit a form to the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to update your application.

Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when updating your application.

When can I apply for a Beaufort Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list that is open until further notice?

You can apply for a waiting list that is open until further notice while it stays open for an unknown period of time. Usually, the housing authority is accepting applications until the waiting list closes, but some of these waiting lists never close.

Who lives in Beaufort Housing Authority Public Housing units?

If you are considering applying to live in a Public Housing unit, you may be interested to know who already lives in these units, and what the households tend to look like. Fortunately, we can provide some helpful statistics using HUD's 2023 Picture of Subsidized Households. The following data describes the economic and demographic characteristics of renters who live in Public Housing units provided by Beaufort Housing Authority.

How many renters live in Public Housing units provided by Beaufort Housing Authority?

At the start of 2024, Beaufort Housing Authority was managing 291 Public Housing units. Of the total number of units managed, there were 279 units occupied. This represents 96% of the total number of Public Housing units managed by Beaufort Housing Authority.

According to HUD, there is a total of 698 people living in Public Housing units managed by Beaufort Housing Authority, with the average number of people per household being 3.

How long did current Beaufort Housing Authority Public Housing tenants spend on a waiting list before occupying a Public Housing unit?

The 279 households living in Public Housing units at the start of 2024 waited on average 9 months before being able to move in. Of those households, 42 occupied their unit in the last year. This represents 15 percent of Public Housing tenants in units managed by Beaufort Housing Authority.

Are there any Beaufort Housing Authority Public Housing units not occupied?

The Beaufort Housing Authority Public Housing program that this waiting list covers had 96% of its units occupied by households with 4% unoccupied at the start of 2024.

How many Beaufort Housing Authority Public Housing households have children?

Of the 279 Public Housing households in units managed by Beaufort Housing Authority, 169 have at least one child. There are 3 two-parent households in the Beaufort Housing Authority Public Housing units, and 166 single-parent households. There were 163 households with children with a female head of household.

How much do Beaufort Housing Authority Public Housing households earn?

The average annual household income for Beaufort Housing Authority Public Housing tenant households is $21,113 The average annual income per person is $8,439 The average Public Housing household annual income is 28% of the local Area Median Income.

Beaufort Housing Authority Public Housing household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 8 3%
$5,000 - $9,999 20 7%
$10,000 - $14,999 89 32%
$15,000 - $19,999 36 13%
$20,000+ 126 45%

What is the source of income for Beaufort Housing Authority Public Housing households?

Of all Public Housing households, 148 (51%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 0 (0%) households receive the majority of their income from welfare programs like TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance. 134 (46%) households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Beaufort Housing Authority Public Housing unit cost?

For the Beaufort Housing Authority Public Housing program, the federal government covers the cost of, on average, $234 per month for each household, which equates to annual cost of $2,808.

How much does the average Beaufort Housing Authority Public Housing tenant pay per month in rent?

HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.

For the Beaufort Housing Authority Public Housing program, the average family expenditure is $494 per month or $5,928 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $137,826 per month, which is $1,653,912 per year.

What is the average utility cost paid by Beaufort Housing Authority Public Housing renters?

The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $136 per month. It is important to note this is not the actual cost renters will pay for utilities, but an estimate based on the energy cost estimates of the program.

What size are most Beaufort Housing Authority Public Housing units?

Of the 291 households living in Public Housing units, 64 (23%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 67 (24%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 148 (53%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 24% of Public Housing households are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.

What is the race and ethnicity of Beaufort Housing Authority Public Housing households?

86% of Beaufort Housing Authority Public Housing program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.

What are the ages of tenant heads of households in the Beaufort Housing Authority Public Housing program?

Age Range of Head of Household Number of Households % of Households
Under 24 11 4%
25-50/td> 165 59%
51-61 39 14%
62-84 64 23%
85 or Older 3 1%
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