Chester Housing Authority

Chester Housing Authority, operating under the Housing Authority of Chester Division and doing business as Chester Heights I & II, is a U.S. government entity located in Chester, South Carolina, that has been registered to receive federal awards since June 2009. The organization serves as a local government housing authority responsible for administering and maintaining public housing units for low-income residents in the Chester area. Through its federal grant awards, Chester Housing Authority provides essential housing services and infrastructure improvements that support decent, safe, and affordable housing for vulnerable populations including elderly individuals and families with children.

Chester Housing Authority has received consistent formula grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office through two primary programs: the Public Housing Operating Fund (CFDA 14.850) and the Public Housing Capital Fund (CFDA 14.872). The organization's most recent awards include a $233,930 operating subsidy grant (awarded January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2032) and a $456,909 capital grant (awarded May 13, 2025, through May 12, 2029). These grants support a comprehensive range of activities encompassing day-to-day operational expenses, property management, routine and preventative maintenance, anti-crime and security initiatives, energy cost management, and resident supportive services through the operating fund, while capital funds support public housing modernization, development, rehabilitation, emergency repairs, and infrastructure improvements. Chester Housing Authority has demonstrated sustained engagement in these federal programs, receiving annual or multi-year formula grants dating back to at least 2021, with no reported prime contract awardees or sub-recipients listed, indicating the authority operates as a direct recipient of HUD funding for its public housing operations and capital improvements.