Homeless Assistance in South Carolina
Locate emergency shelters, federal programs, state assistance, financial aid, healthcare, and employment support available to South Carolina residents.
Emergency Housing & Shelter
Immediate options for South Carolina residents who need a safe place to stay tonight.
Emergency Shelters
Find available shelter beds tonight across South Carolina. Contact us for help locating the nearest open shelter and available resources in your area.
Get StartedFamily & Youth Shelters
Specialized shelters for families with children and unaccompanied youth in South Carolina. Safe environments with case management and wraparound support.
Get StartedVeterans Emergency Housing
Dedicated emergency housing for South Carolina veterans. HUD-VASH vouchers and VA-funded supportive services are available statewide. Call 1-877-4AID-VET.
Get StartedFederal Assistance Programs
Federal programs available to eligible South Carolina residents regardless of city or county.
HUD Continuum of Care
Primary federal program organizing housing and services for homeless individuals in South Carolina. CoC regions provide transitional and permanent supportive housing.
Get StartedEmergency Solutions Grants
Funds emergency shelters, street outreach, homeless prevention, and rapid re-housing. South Carolina receives federal ESG funding distributed through local providers.
Get StartedHousing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
Rental assistance vouchers for very low-income families, elderly, and disabled individuals. Apply through your local South Carolina Public Housing Authority.
Get StartedHUD-VASH (Veterans)
Combines Section 8 housing vouchers with VA supportive services for veterans experiencing homelessness. Available across multiple South Carolina locations.
Get StartedPATH Program (Mental Health)
Outreach, case management, and mental health support for homeless individuals. Operated through South Carolina community mental health centers statewide.
Get StartedSNAP Food Assistance
Helps low-income South Carolina residents buy food. Apply at your local benefits office. No permanent address required to apply.
Get StartedSouth Carolina State Programs
Programs funded or operated specifically by South Carolina for residents experiencing homelessness.
SC Emergency Housing & Shelter Programs
SCHFDA administers Emergency Solutions Grants and state housing programs for emergency shelters, transitional housing, and homeless prevention in South Carolina.
Get StartedTANF – South Carolina (TANF-FAMILIES)
Cash assistance and job training for eligible SC families with children. Apply at any local DSS county office or through scdss.gov.
Get StartedSouth Carolina Medicaid (Healthy Connections)
South Carolina’s Medicaid program covering low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly, and disabled residents. Apply at scdhhs.gov.
Get StartedSouth Carolina Housing Programs
South Carolina State Housing Finance & Development Authority provides affordable housing resources, rental assistance, and housing grants for low-income South Carolina residents.
Get StartedSouth Carolina Workforce & Employment
Free job training, resume help, and career placement through South Carolina’s Workforce Development programs. Find your nearest office at the link below.
Get StartedLIHEAP Energy Assistance
Helps low-income South Carolina households pay heating and cooling bills. Distributed through local community action agencies. Contact us to find your nearest provider.
Get StartedLocal Resources by City
Major South Carolina cities with dedicated homeless services and housing authorities.
Columbia
Columbia Housing Authority — homeless services, shelter placement, and housing assistance for Columbia area residents experiencing homelessness.
Get StartedCharleston
One80 Place — emergency shelter, transitional housing, and rapid re-housing services for individuals and families in the Charleston area.
Get StartedGreenville
Greenville Homeless Alliance — housing resources, case management, and emergency assistance for Greenville area residents experiencing homelessness.
Get StartedFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about getting homeless assistance in South Carolina.
- HUD-VASH — Section 8 vouchers specifically for veterans with VA case management
- SSVF — Rapid re-housing and prevention for veteran families
- South Carolina Veterans Housing — Affordable housing and support for South Carolina veterans
Assistance by State
Select a state to view its specific homeless assistance programs and resources.
