December 1, 2022
Emergency Housing and Assistance Programs

If you are facing the possibility of homelessness or require transitional housing, HUD partners can assist you in creating a long-term plan and provide you with access to resources for success. Below are links and phone numbers for emergency housing in Charleston, SC.

Resources :

• Subsidized Information Packet – Rental Assistance & Social Services
• Homeownership Initiative (HI)
• HomeFree USA – Homeownership Program
• Emergency Housing Contact List
• Charleston County ERAP
• SC Stay Plus: South Carolina’s Rent and Utility Assistance Program
• Palmettocap (Assist with Utility bills and Eviction Notices)
• Olmoutreach (Help with Finances for Utility, Rent, Food, and Clothing)
• Eccocharleston(Helps with Emergency funds for Utilities and Housing)
• NavigationCenter (Advocating to end homelessness)
• Charleston Area Urban League (Rental-Assistance)
• OriginSC (Financial and Housing counseling services).
• Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA)
• Eviction Protection Program: Call 211
• Hope Center: For those at risk of homelessness Call: (843)-579-6399
• Elders & Seniors Financial and Housing Assistance Call: 1 (855) 481-6677 or 211
• Emergency Housing Program for Veterans Call: 1 (877) 424-3838
• North Charleston Housing Authority (843)-747-1793
• Charleston County Housing Authority (843) 722-1942