Home investment partnerships program

On September 18, 2025, the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development awarded Orangeburg County, South Carolina a formula grant totaling $1,005,567.75 under the Home Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239). This award will support affordable housing development activities through September 30, 2034, with a performance location in Orangeburg County.

Under this grant, Orangeburg County will deliver housing assistance services including rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes, homebuyer assistance programs, acquisition and rehabilitation of rental housing units, and tenant-based rental assistance for low and very low-income residents. As a participating jurisdiction in the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, the county receives formula-based allocations to strengthen local capacity for expanding affordable housing supply and implementing community housing strategies. All assisted housing units must meet federal income targeting and affordability requirements, with affordability periods ranging from 5 to 20 years depending on the activity type and level of HOME funding contribution. The county must maintain records of program compliance for five years beyond the affordability periods as required under 24 CFR Part 91.