South Carolina Regional Housing Authority

What South Carolina Regional Housing Authority does

South Carolina Regional Housing Authority No. 1 (SCRHA) is a regional public housing authority organized under South Carolina state law on August 27, 1941, and revived on September 20, 1950 following passage of the federal Housing Act of 1949. It is statutorily designated to serve sixteen counties in the Northwest section of South Carolina, with its main office located at 460 Church Street in Laurens — the geographic center of the service area. The authority operates under federal oversight and funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and is governed by a Board of Commissioners composed of one commissioner from each of the sixteen counties plus one Commissioner-At-Large appointed by state senators.

SCRHA delivers two core federal housing programs: (1) the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program, which provides rental assistance vouchers to eligible low-income families, seniors, and individuals for use in the private market, with portability allowing voucher holders to lease anywhere in the U.S. after initial jurisdictional requirements; and (2) Public Housing, which provides affordable rental units managed across seven Asset Management Properties (AMPs) covering multiple apartment complexes in towns with populations under 5,000. The authority maintains a physical footprint of seven regional AMP offices (Seneca, Pendleton, Edgefield, Cowpens, York, Fountain Inn, Whitmire) supporting the Laurens headquarters. Digital service delivery is provided through three web-based portals at apps.scrha.net — Tenant Portal (balance and rent due inquiries), Landlord Portal (Housing Assistance Payments tracking), and Applicant Portal (waiting list position and contact updates).

The business model is government-funded rather than commercial. SCRHA receives federal HUD appropriations to administer Public Housing operations and Housing Choice Voucher Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) to participating private landlords. Tenant rent is calculated at approximately 30% of adjusted gross income, not on a fixed pricing tier, with HUD Fair Market Rents establishing payment standards by bedroom size. Revenue streams consist of (a) federal HUD operating subsidy and HAP funding, and (b) residual tenant rent payments based on income. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and follows HUD regulatory guidelines rather than market-based pricing. GTM motion is sales/service-led through scheduled in-person application events and online self-service portals, with no traditional marketing or sales pipeline given the government-mandated service delivery model.

Name

South Carolina Regional Housing Authority

Legal name

South Carolina Regional Housing Authority No. 1

Website

https://scrha.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

South Carolina Regional Housing Authority No. 1 is a regional public housing authority serving sixteen counties in Northwest South Carolina, administering HUD-funded Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and Public Housing programs across seven Asset Management Properties for low-income residents in rural towns under 5,000 population.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Housing Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs (925110), Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fair Housing, Compliance & Housing Program Oversight (FSALAKAN)

Keywords

• Public housing assistance
• Housing choice vouchers
• Affordable rental housing
• Low-income housing programs
• HUD funded housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Laurens

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Federal Housing Assistance Funding: SCRHA receives federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to operate Public Housing and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs. Revenue is government-allocated to provide low-income housing assistance.
2. Tenant Rent Payments: Tenants pay rent based on a percentage of their adjusted gross income (typically 30%), with the housing authority subsidizing the difference up to approved payment standards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

South Carolina Regional Housing Authority No. 1 (SCRHA) is a regional public housing authority that administers federal Public Housing and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs across 16 counties in Northwest South Carolina. It owns and manages multiple affordable rental apartment complexes through seven Asset Management Properties (AMPs) and provides rental subsidies via vouchers to eligible low-income households, supported by online tenant, landlord, and applicant portals.

Product overview

South Carolina Regional Housing Authority No. 1 operates two core housing programs: Section 8/Housing Choice Vouchers for rental assistance and Public Housing providing affordable units. The Authority serves 16 counties in northwest South Carolina through seven Asset Management Properties (AMP 1-7). Digital self-service is delivered through three online portals—for tenants, landlords, and applicants—accessible via apps.scrha.net, enabling balance inquiries, waiting list management, and Housing Assistance Payments tracking. The organization was established in 1941 and revived in 1950 under the Housing Act of 1949.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Section 8 / Housing Choice Vouchers Federal rental assistance program providing vouchers to eligible low-income families, seniors, and individuals to lease privately-owned housing. Voucher holders may choose units anywhere in the U.S. if they lived in the PHA jurisdiction when they applied; otherwise they must lease within the jurisdiction for the first twelve months.
• Public Housing Federally-funded affordable rental housing program providing units to low-income residents across 16 counties in northwest South Carolina, managed through seven Asset Management Properties (AMP 1-7). Rent is set at approximately 30% of household adjusted gross income. Smoke-free policy in effect since January 1, 2018.
• Online Tenant Portal Self-service web portal enabling public housing tenants to view balance due, current rent due, pending changes, pay rent online, and update contact information.
• Online Landlord Portal Self-service web portal for property owners and landlords participating in the Section 8 program, providing access to active tenants and Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) paid to them.
• Online Applicant Portal Self-service web portal enabling housing applicants to register accounts, check their position on waiting lists, and update contact information for Section 8 and Public Housing programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides affordable housing across 16 counties in Northwest South Carolina through 7 Asset Management Properties

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)coreOthersFederal regulatory agency that funds and oversees public housing authorities. SCRHA operates under HUD guidelines and receives federal funding to administer Public Housing and Section 8 programs. HUD establishes Fair Market Rents, payment standards, and program regulations that SCRHA must follow.
• SC State Housing AuthoritycoreOthersState-level housing authority for South Carolina. SCRHA refers applicants to update applications with SC Housing for waiting list management and address changes. Coordinates on state housing initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Federal regulator and primary funder for SCRHA's programs. Sets Fair Market Rents, payment standards, and program regulations that SCRHA operates under. Functions as both funding source and compliance oversight body rather than a direct operator.
• National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO): National membership association for housing authorities and redevelopment agencies. Provides training, certification, and advocacy for PHAs like SCRHA, influencing federal housing policy and operational best practices across the sector.

Direct peers

• Beaufort Housing Authority: Coastal South Carolina PHA administering HUD-funded housing programs for low-income residents. Operates with a similar small-PHA service model and HUD oversight framework as SCRHA, though in a different geographic region.
• Spartanburg Housing Authority: Another South Carolina public housing authority administering Public Housing and Section 8 HCV programs. Comparable in structure and federal regulatory framework to SCRHA, though serving a more urban Upstate SC jurisdiction.
• Greenville Housing Authority: South Carolina public housing authority operating Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs in the Upstate region. Similar PHA structure and HUD funding model, serving an adjacent geographic area to SCRHA.
• Housing Authority of the City of North Charleston: Municipal PHA administering federal housing assistance programs in the Charleston metro area. Comparable in operational model (Public Housing + HCV), differing primarily in urban vs. rural service territory.

Broad incumbents

• SC State Housing Authority: State-level housing finance agency for South Carolina that SCRHA coordinates with for waiting list management and statewide housing initiatives. Operates broadly across affordable housing financing, tax credits, and program oversight rather than direct unit operation in a specific region.
• Columbia Housing Authority: One of the largest public housing authorities in South Carolina, operating both conventional public housing and HCV programs. A broader-scale incumbent with overlapping programs but significantly larger urban footprint than SCRHA.
• Charleston County Housing and Redevelopment Authority: Public housing authority serving the Lowcountry region of South Carolina with comparable federal HUD program administration. Larger jurisdiction with more urban concentration but operates the same dual Public Housing/HCV model as SCRHA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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