Program offers hope to SC residents struggling with housing costs

Program offers hope to SC residents struggling with housing costs

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COLOMBIA, SC (WIS) – South Carolina residents financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for help through a new SC Housing program.

SC Stay has $ 25 million available to distribute to people struggling to pay their rent or mortgage due to the pandemic.

The registration period for the new program is now open. To be eligible, the following conditions must be met:

  • You must certify that you are eligible and that your income is at or below 80% of the county median family-adjusted income.
  • You must demonstrate that you are unable to pay all or part of your rent or mortgage, or are late in your rent or mortgage, due to circumstances arising from the coronavirus. Examples of this include, but are not limited to:
    • Wages lost due to layoff.
    • Reduced hours as a result of the employer leaving the business or reducing staff.
    • Inability to work due to COVID-19 infection and necessary quarantine or quarantine for a family member, etc.
  • You must have confirmation from the owner or creditor of your delay and be willing to accept payment on your behalf.

For those who are eligible, the program can cover up to six consecutive months of rent or mortgage payments – up to $ 7,500. Can be used for late rent until February 2020 and / or future rental payments.

Click or tap here to complete the initial application.

If you need additional assistance, the SC Stay toll-free hotline can be reached by phone 833-985-2929.

Money will be awarded on a first come, first served basis.

SC Stay is funded by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and is part of the CARES Act.

“Affordable, safe and decent housing is a basic human need – and it has never been more clear than during this COVID-19 pandemic,” said Bonita Shropshire, executive director of SC Housing. “We know that tens of thousands of Southern Carolinians have suffered and continue to be affected by this financial and health crisis. Our hope is that this assistance will help more people stay in their homes during this critical period. “

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