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Charleston’s Huger Street housing development plan gets long-awaited approval

October 14, 2025

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A major affordable housing development on Huger Street got its final approval this week after years of revisions and controversy. “This is a significant milestone for Charleston and for the many residents who deserve safe, affordable homes within our city limits,” Peter Sherman, director of development for the Charleston Housing Authority,

Charleston Housing Authority approved for 77-unit affordable housing on Huger Street

October 14, 2025

  CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The Charleston Housing Authority announced Thursday an exciting development in bringing new and high quality affordable housing to the Charleston peninsula. According to the organization, the City of Charleston’s Board of Architectural Review has granted full approval for the redevelopment of 275 Huger Street. The project will include the replacement of

Charleston Housing Authority could begin demolition of downtown apartment complex by Christmas

October 14, 2025

The Charleston Housing Authority plans to demolish this 12-apartment low-income housing complex at 275 Huger St. and replace it with an 77-unit mixed-income building. CHARLESTON — The city housing authority's plan to redevelop one of its smallest apartment complexes has been fraught with delays, but before the end of this year demolition work is expected to

Charleston housing crunch strains affordability, equity

September 15, 2025

Charleston’s population has grown 50% since 2000, outpacing housing Average rent is $2,771, exceeding 56% of the average monthly salary About 4,200 affordable housing units serve 424,367 residents Nonprofits like Metanoia push for solutions but demand far outstrips supply Charleston’s reputation for hospitality and tourism draws visitors and also high-dollar real estate ventures from across the globe.  But as

Charleston Housing Authority buys West Ashley apartment complex for nearly $40M

September 15, 2025

CHARLESTON — The city’s housing authority has purchased a 209-unit apartment complex in West Ashley, describing the $39.75 million deal as an opportunity to preserve “naturally-occurring” affordable rental housing. “The thought was that if we didn’t buy it, another investor might and could price people out of there,” said housing authority Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Erling. In the

Capt. Tonatte Mitchell Joins Septima P. Clark Foundation Board

August 21, 2025

Capt. Tonatte Mitchell Joins Septima P. Clark Foundation Board Charleston Police Department leader to help advance education and community programs.   Charleston, S.C. (Aug. 11, 2025)—The Charleston Housing Authority (CHA) is proud to share that Capt. Tonatte Mitchell of the Charleston Police Department has been appointed to the board of directors of the Septima P.

Charleston housing project Gadsden Green now part of redevelopment plan for thousands of apartments

June 13, 2025

Read the Full Article CHARLESTON — A transformative plan to replace most low-income public housing on the peninsula with thousands of mixed-income apartments has grown to include the Gadsden Green complex. It's the largest Charleston Housing Authority site on the peninsula. Along with two other complexes, the buildings slated for demolition cover 39.9 downtown acres. That's nearly two-thirds

News 4: Charleston Housing Authority hosts free jazz concert celebrating community and culture

June 10, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5G848NGyUw    

WCBD News 2: Charleston Housing Authority celebrates 90 years

June 10, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1V5nM6bRb8  

Excerpt from the Fall 2021 edition of Affordable Housing News

December 22, 2021

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