How to Apply

Public Housing:

Applications are accepted at the Central Office Monday through Friday from 8:30a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Applications are accepted at the Sandalwood Terrace and Yemassee Heights by appointment. See contact information below.

Central Office
1009 Prince Street
Beaufort, South Carolina
(843) 525-7059

Sandalwood Terrace Apts.
8 Southwood Park Drive
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
(843) 681-5309

Yemassee Heights Apts.
21 Castle Hall Road
Yemassee, South Carolina
(843) 589-3910

Section 8 Housing:


	Central Office

Applications are accepted at the Central Office on a specific schedule. The Section 8 waiting list is currently closed.

The following information will be required to complete an application.
1. Social Security cards and birth certificates for all family members.
2. If married, separated, or divorced paperwork to verify.
3. If receiving TANF, SSI, or Social Security- print out from agency.
4. If in military, bring last LES.
5. If working, bring pay stubs- at least 4 pay periods.
6. Child support print out.
7. Lived outside South Carolina in the past 12 months, bring information regarding criminal history.

**** See the first page of the application for a complete list of documents required.****

The Beaufort Housing Authority has established the following preferences in its housing programs.

1. Displaced by natural disaster or government actions.
2. Working families or those whose head or spouse is in an institution of higher learning.*
3. Families who live/ work in Beaufort County.
4. All other applicants by oldest date and time of application.

*Working families include elderly head of household or spouse.

Click here to download BHA application

Complete the application and bring it and all supporting documentation with you when you apply.