Housing Preservation Initiative (part of SC Housing Trust Fund)

Housing Preservation Initiative (part of SC Housing Trust Fund) is sponsored by South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing). The Housing Preservation Initiative provides financial assistance to help low to very low-income homeowners with essential interior and exterior home repairs to correct life, health, and safety issues.

South Carolina Housing Trust Fund (HTF) | South Carolina Housing 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 assistance programs—The Housing Preservation Initiative, Disaster Assistance Program and Supportive Housing Program. SC Housing administers its SC HTF core programs in partnership with other government organizations, non-profit sponsors and affordable housing developers.

The South Carolina Housing Trust Fund also coordinates its efforts with other federal, state, and local housing assistance programs to achieve maximum benefit for participants. The Disaster Assistance Program (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 Housing Preservation Initiative (HPI) provides 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. Funding can assist with the repair or replacement of major housing systems, including roofs, water heaters and HVAC equipment.

Accessibility modifications for persons who are disabled are also eligible. Depending on the scope of work, a private home inspection may be required to help identify any additional repairs that may be needed to ensure the homeowner has safe and decent living conditions. The HTF Approved Sponsor coordinates all 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. Repairs under $15,000 are awarded as a grant.

Repairs over $15,000 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 (PDF).

Sponsors may begin submitting applications for the Housing Preservation Initiative as of July 1, 2026 . Any “open” projects submitted through the Housing Trust Fund’s (Legacy) Home Repair (HRP) and Critical Home Repair (CHRP) Programs MUST be completed using the legacy program requirements. Limitations on the number of open projects allowed in the legacy programs will apply under the Housing Preservation Initiative.

The Supportive Housing Program (SHP) 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 Housing Preservation Initiative or Supportive Housing Programs? 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 .

Disaster Assistance Program DAP Program Notification (PDF) Bulletin #2 (PDF) Effective 8/1/2025 Bulletin #3 (PDF) 7/1/2026 Disaster Assistance Program Manual (PDF) - Revised 11/27/2024 2026 Construction Cost Sheet (XLSX) DAP Program Applicant Contact Information (XLSX) DAP Exhibit 3-Homeowner Application (PDF) DAP Exhibit 4-Homeowner Application Checklist (XLSX) DAP Exhibit 5-Disbursement Request Form (PDF) DAP Exhibit 5A-Disbursement Summary Form (XLSX) DAP Exhibit 6-Quarterly Report (PDF) DAP Exhibit 7-Annual Report (XLSX) DAP Exhibit 8-Annual Household Income Certification (PDF) - Revised 5/2026 DAP Exhibit 9-Self-Certification of Annual Income (PDF) DAP Exhibit 10-Self-Certification of No Insurance (PDF) Disaster Assistance Program Workshop Presentation (PDF) Housing Preservation Initiative List of Approved Sponsors by County (PDF) Suspended and Debarred HTF Nonprofits and Individuals (PDF) Housing Preservation Initiative Bulletin #1 - Published August 18, 2026 Housing Preservation Initiative Manual (PDF) - Revised August 18, 2026 Housing Preservation Initiative Application (XLSX) Housing Preservation Initiative Application Checklist (PDF) Housing Preservation Initiative Application Tabs (PDF) Appendix A - Construction Standards (PDF) Appendix B - Home Value Limits (PDF) HTF-1A Beneficiary Certification (PDF) HTF-1B Hazardous Materials Affidavit (PDF) HTF-1C Hold Harmless Agreement (PDF) HTF-2A HPI Inspection Request Form (PDF) HTF-2B HVAC Work Write-Up (Short Form) HTF-2B ROOF Work Write-Up (Short Form) HTF-2B Work Write-Up (Short Form) HTF-2B Work Write-Up (Medium Form) HTF-2B Work Write-Up (Long Form) HTF-2C Change Order Request Form HTF-2D Certification of Work Completed (PDF) HTF-2G Notice to Proceed (PDF) HTF-3A Income and Asset Verification (PDF) HTF-3C Affidavit of Zero Income (PDF) HTF-3D Declaration of Citizenship (PDF) HTF-4A Draw Request for Payment (PDF) HTF-4C Certification of Payment (PDF) HTF-5B Receipt of Pre-Renovation Hazardous Materials Test Results (PDF) HTF-5D Receipt of Post-Renovation Hazardous Material Test Results (PDF) 2027-2028 Construction Cost Sheet (XLSX) Critical Home Repair Program HPI Workshop Presentations HPI Construction Inspections HPI Construction Requirements Supportive Housing Program HTF Approved Sponsors-Supportive Housing (PDF) 2022 HTF Bulletin #1 - 6/13/2022 (PDF) 2024 HTF Bulletin #3 - Published 4/3/2024 (PDF) SH Bulletin #4 - Effective 8/1/2024 (PDF) Supportive Housing Manual (PDF) HTF Determining Income Manual (PDF) Supportive Housing Application (XLSX) Supportive Housing DDSN Application Tabs (PDF) Supportive Housing MF New Construction Application Tabs (PDF) Supportive Housing MF Rehab Application Tabs (PDF) Supportive Housing SF New Construction Application Tabs (PDF) Supportive Housing SF Rehab Application Tabs (PDF) SH Exhibit 1-Supportive Housing Application Checklist (XLSX) SH Exhibit 2-Wetlands Certification Form (PDF) SH Exhibit 3-Construction Cost Addendum - Revised 5/3/2024 (XLSX) SH Exhibit 4-Construction Design Certification (XLSX) SH Exhibit 5-Primary Appraiser Certification (PDF) SH Exhibit 5-Primary Appraiser Certification (DOCX) SH Exhibit 6-Bid Itemization Workbook (XLSX) Published 4/30/2026 SH Exhibit 7-Contract Submittal Form (XLSX) Published 4/30/2026 SH Exhibit 9-Contract Provisions (PDF) Published 4/30/2026 SH Exhibit 10-Debarment Form (XLSX) Published 4/30/2026 SH Exhibit 11-Illegal Immigration Reform Act Certification (XLSX) Published 4/30/2026 SH Appendix A-SC Housing Essential Property Standards (PDF) SH Appendix B-Rehabilitation Construction Standards (PDF) SH Appendix C-New Construction Standards (PDF) SH Appendix D-Development Design Criteria (PDF) SH Appendix E-Rehabilitation Guidelines (PDF) SH-HTF-AA: Accessibility Consultant Qualifications Statement (PDF) SH HTF-2AA Inspection Request Form - SF Rehab (PDF) SH HTF-2AAA Inspection Request Form - New Const or MF Rehab (PDF) SH HTF-2AAAA 100% Inspection Checklist (PDF) HTF-2B Work Write-Up (Short Form) - Revised 1.

27. 2025 (XLSX) HTF-2B Work Write-Up (Medium Form) - Revised 1. 27.

2025 (XLSX) HTF-2B Work Write-Up (Long Form) - Revised 1. 27.

2025(XLSX) HTF-2C Change Order Request Form - Revised 1/27/2025 (XLSX) HTF-2E Essential Property Standards Checklist (XLSX) HTF-3C Affidavit of Zero Income (PDF) HTF-4A Draw Request for Payment (PDF) HTF-4B Draw Summary Form (XLSX) Revised 8/17/2026 HTF-6 Loan Closing Request Form (XLSX) HTF-6C Quarterly Report (XLSX) HTF-7 Contract Submittal Form (XLSX) Published 9/17/2025 HTF-8 Conflict of Interest Certification (XLSX) Published 9/17/2025 2026 Construction Cost Sheet (XLSX) Sponsor Participation and Certification HTF Approved Sponsor List – Housing Preservation Initiative (PDF) HTF Approved Sponsor List – Supportive Housing (PDF) Bulletin #4 - Effective 8/12/2024 (PDF) HTF Participation Workshop Presentation (PDF) HTF Participation Manual (PDF) - Revised 10/1/2025 HTF Participation Application (XLSX) HTF Participation Checklist-Non-profit Entities (XLSX) HTF Participation Checklist-Governmental Entities - Published 8/20/2024 (XLSX) HTF Participation Application Tabs (PDF) Attachment A Consultant Disclosure (PDF) Attachment B Organization Staff Members (PDF) Attachment C Board of Directors (PDF) Attachment D Standards Financial Management (PDF) HTF Sponsor Technical Assistance Request Form (PDF) Underserved Counties List (PDF) Suspended and Debarred HTF Nonprofits and Individuals (PDF) SC Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee Program Information 2021 - 2017