SC Housing Trust Fund for Developers

South Carolina Housing Trust Fund

The South Carolina Housing Trust Fund (SC HTF) is a valuable resource for developing and maintaining safe, quality affordable housing for low to very low-income households within the state. Funding and assistance for eligible home repairs and supportive housing projects are provided through three core programs—The Home Repair Program, Critical Home Repair Program, and Supportive Housing Program. SC Housing administers the HTF program in partnership with other government organizations, non-profit sponsors and affordable housing developers. The HTF program also coordinates its efforts with other federal, state, and local housing assistance programs to achieve maximum benefit for participants.

The South Carolina Housing Trust Fund (HTF) announces the establishment of the Disaster Assistance Program (DAP). DAP is a block grant program created to address housing recovery needs resulting from recent natural disasters affecting South Carolina. Eligible applicants are units of local governments (cities, counties, councils of governments).  Funds are to be used to provide up to $30,000 per home for disaster related repairs for homeowners at 80% AMI or below.  This is a statewide program available in areas that do not have a FEMA declaration.

The Home Repair Program and Critical Home Repair Program provide financial assistance to help low to very low-income homeowners with essential interior and exterior home repairs to correct life, health and safety issues so that they can live safely in their homes. These programs help to repair or replace major housing systems, including roofs, water heaters and HVAC equipment. It also covers home modifications, such as ramps, to provide accessibility for persons who are disabled. A home inspection is conducted to help identify any additional repairs that may be needed to provide the homeowner with safe and decent living conditions. The Sponsor then coordinates completion of the work with qualified contractors. The homeowner benefits by staying safely in a home that they can continue to enjoy for years to come. Local communities also benefit by maintaining the supply of affordable homes in their area. 

The Critical Home Repair Program covers eligible repairs up to $30,000. The Home Repair Program covers more extensive repairs up to $75,000, including lead-based paint, asbestos and mold removal. Home Repairs under $15,000 are provided as a grant. Those over this amount are provided as a “forgivable loan” to the homeowner as long as they maintain the home as their primary residence for the set period.  

SC Homeowners who are looking for assistance to repair their homes will need to contact a SC Housing approved Sponsor whose service area covers the county their property is located in. To locate an approved Sponsor, click here: List of Approved Sponsors by County.

The Supportive Housing Program helps develop affordable rental housing options for individuals and families with complex housing needs who may need support services to live independently in the community. The services are voluntary and help to improve their quality of life. The program serves individuals with disabilities, including those experiencing homelessness, who may need temporary shelter, transitional housing, or a group home.

Are you a community partner interested in participating in our Home Repair, Critical Repair, or the Supportive Housing Program?  Please email us at SCHousingTrustFund@schousing.com. New Sponsor Organizations may submit an Application for Participation at any time under the current program requirements via our Secure File Exchange. For more information about becoming an approved Sponsor click here.

HTF Approved Sponsors-Supportive Housing
2022 HTF Bulletin #1 - 6/13/2022
2024 HTF Bulletin #3 - Published 4/3/2024

Supportive Housing Manual
HTF Determining Income Manual
Supportive Housing Application
Supportive Housing DDSN Application Tabs
Supportive Housing MF New Construction Application Tabs
Supportive Housing MF Rehab Application Tabs
Supportive Housing SF New Construction Application Tabs
Supportive Housing SF Rehab Application Tabs
SH Exhibit 1-Supportive Housing Application Checklist
SH Exhibit 2-Wetlands Certification Form
SH Exhibit 3-Construction Cost Addendum - Revised 5/3/2024
SH Exhibit 4-Construction Design Certification
SH Exhibit 5-Primary Appraiser Certification PDF
SH Exhibit 5-Primary Appraiser Certification-WORD

SH Appendix A-SC Housing Essential Property Standards
SH Appendix B-Rehabilitation Construction Standards
SH Appendix C-New Construction Standards
SH Appendix D-Development Design Criteria
SH Appendix E-Rehabilitation Guidelines

SH-HTF-AA: Accessibility Consultant Qualifications Statement
SH HTF-2AA Inspection Request Form - SF Rehab
SH HTF-2AAA Inspection Request Form-New Const or MF Rehab
SH HTF-2AAAA 100% Inspection Checklist
HTF-2B Work Write-Up (Short Form)
HTF-2B Work Write-Up (Medium Form)
HTF-2B Work Write-Up (Long Form)
HTF-2E Essential Property Standards Checklist
HTF-3C Affidavit of Zero Income
HTF-4A Draw Request for Payment
HTF-4B Draw Summary Form - 1/18/2024
HTF-6 Loan Closing Request Form
HTF-6C Quarterly Report
2025 Construction Cost Sheet

HTF Advisory Committee
Program Information 2021 - 2017

Questions regarding the SC Housing Trust Fund Program (SC HTF) can be submitted via email to SCHousingTrustFund@schousing.com.