Housing Authority of Lancaster

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Open: Housing Authority of Lancaster Public Housing

The Housing Authority of Lancaster (HAL) Public Housing waiting list for 1, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted from August 2, 2021, until further notice.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period: 

  1. Complete an application in person at the HAL main office, located at 3502 Caroline Ct, Lancaster, SC 29720; every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am to 11:30 am, and 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
  2. Print the paper application available here. Scroll down, and select the "Preliminary application for admission and the Authorization for Release of Information" links.

Once the application has been completed, it must be either:

  1. Mailed to the Housing Authority of Lancaster, 3502 Caroline Ct, Lancaster, SC 29720.
  2. Dropped off in person to the HAL main office, address mentioned above.
  3. Emailed to Halinfo@lancasterha.org.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the HAL website.

Sources: This information was verified by a representative of the HAL on July 29, 2021.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental assistance in Lancaster, South Carolina. Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (803) 285-7214.

Next Steps

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Closed: Lancaster, South Carolina Section 8 Voucher

The Housing Authority of Lancaster (HAL) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications for one day only on March 13, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

There were two ways to apply while the waitlist was open:

  1. Print the paper application that was available on the HAL website.
  2. Pick up an application from the HAL office.

Once the application was completed, it was to be: Returned to the HAL office.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Lancaster County Elderly and Disabled Persons/Family ( 4 Points)
  • Lancaster County Families (3 Points)
  • Lancaster County Single Members (2 Points)
  • Non-Lancaster County Persons (1 Point)

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HAL website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAL website on February 16, 2024.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance in Lancaster, South Carolina.

Last Updated on 03/13/2024.

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About Housing Authority of Lancaster

3502 Caroline Court, Lancaster, SC | Visit Website | (803) 285-7214

Housing Authority of Lancaster provides affordable housing for up to 387 low and moderate income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing programs..

In addition, Housing Authority of Lancaster offers other programs for eligible households, including:

  • Family Self-Sufficiency

Housing Authority Jurisdiction

Low-income housing managed by Housing Authority of Lancaster is located in Lancaster, SC.

Households with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher managed by this housing authority must rent within its jurisdiction.

Office Hours

Day Hours
Monday 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm