Eastcrest Apartments Public Housing Waiting List is Closed as of December 2024. The waiting list was last open in November 2024 and remains closed.

Lorena Bentley

Analysis by Lorena Bentley

Last Updated: November, 19th 2024

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

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The Housing Authority of Florence (HAF) last accepted Public Housing waiting list applications for Eastcrest Apartments once a month from February 20, 2024, until November 19, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was 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 was open, complete the application in person at The Housing Authority of Florence office.

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 been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants were 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.

Housing Authority of Florence

Eastcrest Apartments Public Housing Waiting List is managed by Housing Authority of Florence.

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.

This housing agency serves Florence County, South Carolina.

What should I do after applying to the Housing Authority of Florence 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 Housing Authority of Florence 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 Housing Authority of Florence 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 Housing Authority of Florence 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 Housing Authority of Florence 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 Housing Authority of Florence Public Housing waiting list that is closed?

You cannot apply for a waiting list that is closed until it is reopened by the housing authority. It is not known when the housing authority will announce the next opening.

For the Housing Authority of Florence Public Housing waiting list, how do I apply in person?

To apply in person, a paper form must be completed at a location set by the housing authority. This place may be a housing authority office, local government building, or another location that is helping with the waiting list opening.

Who lives in Housing Authority of Florence 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 Housing Authority of Florence.

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

At the start of 2024, Housing Authority of Florence was managing 804 Public Housing units. Of the total number of units managed, there were 643 units occupied. This represents 80% of the total number of Public Housing units managed by Housing Authority of Florence.

According to HUD, there is a total of 1,455 people living in Public Housing units managed by Housing Authority of Florence, with the average number of people per household being 2.

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

The 643 households living in Public Housing units at the start of 2024 waited on average 39 months before being able to move in. Of those households, 26 occupied their unit in the last year. This represents 4 percent of Public Housing tenants in units managed by Housing Authority of Florence.

Are there any Housing Authority of Florence Public Housing units not occupied?

The Housing Authority of Florence Public Housing program that this waiting list covers had 80% of its units occupied by households with 20% unoccupied at the start of 2024.

How many Housing Authority of Florence Public Housing households have children?

Of the 643 Public Housing households in units managed by Housing Authority of Florence, 378 have at least one child. There are 8 two-parent households in the Housing Authority of Florence Public Housing units, and 370 single-parent households. There were 362 households with children with a female head of household.

How much do Housing Authority of Florence Public Housing households earn?

The average annual household income for Housing Authority of Florence Public Housing tenant households is $18,354 The average annual income per person is $8,111 The average Public Housing household annual income is 32% of the local Area Median Income.

Housing Authority of Florence Public Housing household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 77 12%
$5,000 - $9,999 64 10%
$10,000 - $14,999 225 35%
$15,000 - $19,999 71 11%
$20,000+ 206 32%

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

Of all Public Housing households, 322 (40%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 8 (1%) households receive the majority of their income from welfare programs like TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance. 474 (59%) households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Housing Authority of Florence Public Housing unit cost?

For the Housing Authority of Florence Public Housing program, the federal government covers the cost of, on average, $818 per month for each household, which equates to annual cost of $9,816.

How much does the average Housing Authority of Florence 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 Housing Authority of Florence Public Housing program, the average family expenditure is $357 per month or $4,284 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $229,551 per month, which is $2,754,612 per year.

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

The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $122 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 Housing Authority of Florence Public Housing units?

Of the 804 households living in Public Housing units, 212 (33%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 129 (20%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 302 (47%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 19% of Public Housing households are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.

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

98% of Housing Authority of Florence 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 Housing Authority of Florence Public Housing program?

Age Range of Head of Household Number of Households % of Households
Under 24 13 2%
25-50/td> 315 49%
51-61 142 22%
62-84 174 27%
85 or Older 0 0%
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