August 20, 2026
Public Housing (LIPH) Wait List Opening

The Housing Authority of the City of Charleston is announcing an opportunity to submit ONLINE preliminary applications for Low Income Public Housing (LIPH). Available units include four (4) and five (5) bedroom units. The application window will open on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

To apply, visit www.chacity.org or http://housing.chacity.org and fill out the online application within the specified timeframe. Please note that applications submitted by mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. You can conveniently complete your application using a cell phone, tablet, or computer with internet or Wi-Fi access.

If you are a person who is unable to complete an online application due to a physical or mental impairment, such as blindness or amputation (HANDS), etc., please call the Housing Authority of the City of Charleston on Wednesday, September 24, 2026, between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM for a phone screening (ONLY) for a reasonable accommodation at (843) 377-1818.

If you qualify for a reasonable accommodation, you will be given an appointment to complete the application on Thursday, September 24, 2026. If you do NOT qualify for a reasonable accommodation, you will need to complete the waitlist application online on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

The Housing Authority of the City of Charleston is an Equal Housing Opportunity Program and complies with the Fair Housing Act of 1988, as amended.