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Rental & Utility Assistance

Date Posted: 05/22/2021
Category: COVID-19 Resources

SC Stay Plus, Rental & Utility Assistance Program

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Residents in 39 of South Carolina's 46 counties who need help with rent and utility payments because of the COVID-19 pandemic can now seek assistance through a new federally funded program, SC Stay Plus. Qualified applicants may get up to 12 months of assistance for rent and utility payments dating back to March 2020. Up to three months of future rent assistance is also available to those who qualify. APPLY NOW!

For more information on the program, visit: SC Stay Plus, Rental and Utility Assistance Program

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Everyone needs help sometimes, and the SC Stay Plus program will help those financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and facing eviction or housing instability. The program is now accepting applications. It is best to have all your required documents ready before starting the process.

Learn more about requirements at SC Stay Plus, Rental, and Utility Assistance Program.

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Don't let eviction become a reality. SC Stay Plus is an emergency COVID-19 rental and utility assistance program, and it is NOW OPEN for applications. Eligible applicants may receive up to 12 months of assistance with late rent and/or utility payments dating back to March 13, 2020.

For program details visit SC Stay Plus, Rental, and Utility Assistance Program.

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Have you heard about the SC Stay Plus rental and utility assistance program? Available assistance includes:

  1. Rent Due: 12 months of back rent (arrears) brought on by COVID-19 related financial instability.
  2. Future Rent: Up to 3 additional months of future rental assistance for those at risk of homelessness or housing instability (eviction)
  3. Utility/Energy Costs: Utility assistance paid directly to the utility companies for past-due utility and energy costs

Visit SC Housing's website or contact their call center at 803-336-3420 to start the application process.

For program details visit SC Stay Plus, Rental, and Utility Assistance Program.

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Are you concerned about eviction because you owe back rent? Are you behind on your utility payments because of COVID hardships? SC Stay Plus has the answer. Eligible applicants may receive up to 12 months of assistance with late rent and/or utility payments dating back to March 13, 2020. Residents in 39 counties are eligible to participate in the program. Don't delay; start your application as soon as possible.

For program details visit SC Stay Plus, Rental, and Utility Assistance Program.

A woman reading a paper with a stressed look on her face with text that reads: SC Stay Plus - COVID-19 Housing Assistance.


The COVID-19 pandemic affected everyone in many ways, including financially. If you are late on your rent or utilities, there is a program that can help. SC Stay Plus is now open for applications. Eligible applicants may receive up to 12 months of assistance with rent and utilities dating back to March 13, 2020. Having all your required information available before you start the application will speed up the processing time.

For program details visit SC Stay Plus, Rental, and Utility Assistance Program.

Folded up 100 dollar bills with text that reads: Late on Rent and Utilities? SC Stay Plus COVID-19 Housing Assistance.


Are you behind on your rent or utilities due to COVID-19? SC Housing is now accepting applications for SC Stay Plus, an emergency rental assistance program designed to help with back rent and late utility payments.

See if you qualify at SC Stay Plus, Rental, and Utility Assistance Program or call 803.336.3420 for assistance.

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Did you know that funding for the SC Stay Plus program is made available through the U.S. Department of Treasury's Emergency Rental Assistance Program? Eligible applicants may receive up to 12 months of assistance with late rent and/or utility payments dating back to March 13, 2020. Don't risk eviction.

See if you qualify at SC Stay Plus, Rental, and Utility Assistance Program or call 803.336.3420 for assistance.

A person counting money in their hands. SC Stay Plus - COVI-19 Housing Assistance.


Are you faced with eviction because COVID impacted your ability to pay the rent? It's time to apply for the SC Stay Plus rental and utility assistance program. Confused about what type of documentation you will need to complete the application? Everything you need to know is posted in detail on SC Housing's website.

See if you qualify at SC Stay Plus, Rental, and Utility Assistance Program or call 803.336.3420 for assistance.

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The SC Stay Plus COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program is administered by our partners at SC Housing. Columbia Housing occasionally shares information on its website and social media pages that may be of benefit to the community.

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