Housing Authority of the City of Charleston is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Housing Authority of the City of Charleston manages several funded programs and has a total of 1,408 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Housing Authority of the City of Charleston administered a total of 1,528 Section 8 Vouchers. Housing Authority of the City of Charleston currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Housing Authority of the City of Charleston is located at 550 Meeting St, Charleston, SC, 29403 and serves the city of Charleston. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Housing Authority of the City of Charleston at, (843)720-3970 for more information about coverage area and program availability.

The Housing Authority of the City of Charleston was organized on May 5, 1935 as a result of a declaration of need by the City Council of Charleston. Seven commissioners govern the Authority and are selected by the Mayor and City Council. The Commissioners employ a President/Chief Executive Officer and, through that person, the remaining staff are employed to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the Authority.

That mission is to provide decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing to low and moderate income citizens of the City of Charleston. The 107 employees of the Authority provide the day-to-day operational support for 1,399 public housing households located throughout the City and over 1,300 Housing Choice Voucher Program participants living in private accommodations.