Housing Development Corp. Rock Hill

We are thankful for our partnership with World Changers, a hands on mission experience that engages students in meeting the needs of people in communities across the country. World Changers, last week assisted with construction and repairs at 10 sites on the south side of Rock Hill.

World Changers

We are happy to be able to support the community through this initiative!

We are excited for this opportunity to partner with City of Rock Hill, SC to help those affected by the storm 🙂.

In response to storm damage from the severe storm that hit on April 20, the City and the Housing Development Corp. Rock Hill (HDCRH) are working together to help our neighbors in the Southside and need your help.

HDC stands ready to assist in the rebuilding effort with a focus on impacted exterior repairs for low-income, owner-occupied residential units without homeowner's insurance, as funds allow.

If you're able to help, tax-deductible donations can be made to the HDC at htps://www.hdcrh.org/donate.

Did you know that The Housing Development Corporation of Rock Hill offers education and financial assistance to first-time homebuyers?

The first time education class is open to all Rock Hill residents interested in purchasing their first home. The class consists of three modules that give information on topics such as: budgeting, loans, choosing a realtor, and finding a home that fits your needs. Upon completion of the 3 modules, clients may become eligible for up to $5,000 in assistance.

Visit https://www.hdcrh.org/firsttimehomebuyer to find out if you are eligible for this program!

We had a chance to reflect and celebrate all that was accomplished over the past year during our HDC Annual Meeting!

Last year the HDC took significant strides towards sustainability. The future Village at Osceola Development located in the Catawba Terrace neighborhood is set to be complete by early 2025 and will include 28 energy star efficient affordable rental units as well as 2 ADA accessible units.

Over the past year the HDC has been able to help 577 individuals maintain stable housing and avoid the hardship of homelessness.

During last years annual meeting Family Trust Federal Credit Union introduced us to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta’s Affordable Housing Program. This partnership resulted in a grant to transform 405 W. Main St. into four new Permanent Supportive Housing units, to be completed end of 2024.

We are well on our way to accomplishing our goal of 6 units by 2027!

Shoutout to Five Blossoms Farm for providing flowers for the event!

The HDCRH is excited to announce a $539k grant in partnership with Family Trust Federal Credit Union and Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta’s Affordable Housing Program. This grant provides funding to develop or rehabilitate affordable housing for low-and-moderate income families. HDCRH will be utilizing these funds in our upcoming project at 405 West Main Street – where the construction of 4 permanent supportive housing units will take place. HDCRH is thankful to receive this funding and that it will assist those in the Rock Hill Community!

Family Trust Federal Credit Union

The HDCRH is honored to collaborate with passionate and talented community providers such as Life House Women’s Shelter. The HDCRH has donated land in support of Life House Women’s Shelter’s upcoming project of building a transitional home for the women and children of Rock Hill. We are excited to be a part of this wonderful opportunity for the Rock Hill Community. Construction for Life House Women’s Shelter’s Transitional Home is underway this month.

The Life House Women's Shelter

The HDCRH has been working alongside Salvation Army to assist those in the Rock Hill Community. Recently, we had the privilege of working with Emma McKnight. Emma was experiencing homelessness and has been working with us to find affordable housing in Rock Hill. After a few months, we are happy to share that Emma has successfully secured an offer letter for her new apartment. The HDC and Salvation Army were able to finance her 1st month of rent and initial deposit. Congratulations to Emma, we are happy to have helped you on your journey!

The City of Rock Hill, at the end of September, will submit its Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Program Year 2022-2023. A public hearing will be held to review the CAPER on Monday, August 29, 2023, at 4:00 pm at City Hall Room 373. If you require special accommodations to participate in the public hearing, please contact Corinne Sferrazza at (803) 326-2463 at least three days prior to the hearing.

There will be a 30-day public comment period regarding the 2022-2023 CAPER beginning Wednesday, August 30, 2023 and ending Monday, September 28, 2023. During this time, a draft of the 2022-2023 CAPER will be available on the City of Rock Hill’s website at www.cityofrockhill.com/cdbg . Please submit all comments or questions in writing to:

Housing & Community Development Division
City of Rock Hill
PO Box 11706
Rock Hill, SC 29731-1706

FINAL NOTICE!! The SC Stay Plus Program will stop accepting new applications at 11:59 p.m. on December 16. If you have not submitted your required documents, please do so as soon as possible. https://bit.ly/3iPm9TF

Congratulations to all those who became first-time homebuyers in 2021!

Eight buyers completed their HDCRH homebuyer education, housing counseling, and were awarded $5,000 toward their home purchases this year!

Also, a big thanks to all of the lenders, realtors, and closing attorneys who work together to help make this dream a reality for first-time buyers in Rock Hill!

If you would like more information about the first time homebuyer program please visit HDCrh.org

Special thanks to Wells Fargo, who awarded the HDCRH a $10,000 grant to assist us in improving housing in the Clinton Connextion Action Plan area. We're excited to get started!

Anyone still needing school supplies, we have a couple dozen tote bags with filler paper, spiral notebooks, pencils, etc. for middle or high schoolers, and a couple filled backpacks for elementary age students. If you're interested, send an email to [email protected]. First come, first served.

Another great community building opportunity! Join us!

Friendly reminder that we have rent and utility assistance for eligible Rock Hill residents who need assistance. Check out our newest blog post to learn how you can apply.

Rent & Utility Assistance Available With the CDC eviction moratorium now over, the Housing Development Corporation wants to ensure that Rock Hill residents are aware of our Homeless Prevention Assistance program, which provides monetary assistance to those struggling to make rent and/or utility payments. Currently, funding is availabl...

Check it out! Our partners at Pathways Community Center are holding a community baby shower on August 20th. Stop by and check it out if you are in need of supplies.

Click the link below to see an update about Project Hero House and learn more about the veteran selected to receive the gift of a home!

Rock Hill’s Housing Development Corporation and Community Partners Build a Free Home for a Veteran - CN2 News ROCK HILL, S.C. (CN2 NEWS) – One special Rock Hill veteran is getting a new home built, for free. For the first time, the Housing Development Corporation of Rock Hill and one of its partners are working together to build a brand new home for a veteran and it will be completely free. […]

Check out some of the highlights from HDC’s annual meeting held today. We’re so proud of our work in 2020 and excited for what the future will bring!

Rock Hill’s Housing Development Corporation Shares Annual Impact - CN2 News ROCK HILL, S.C. (CN2 NEWS) – The Housing Development Corporation of Rock Hill holding its annual meeting at one home its built over the last year in partnership with SC Housing. The HDC of Rock Hill, reflecting on its many accomplishments in 2020, at its annual meeting on this Tuesday. With .....

Great news! The CDC extended the eviction moratorium through July 31st. If you are struggling to pay your rent and/or utilities, reach out to us before the moratorium ends to find out if we can help you get back on track.

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You can now support HDCRH through your Amazon purchases! Click on the link below to start shopping and Amazon will donate to HDCRH at no cost to you.

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Did you know that we provide foreclosure counseling to homeowners in danger of losing their home? Our on-staff counselor can help you determine where you are in the foreclosure process, reevaluate your budget to help you make your mortgage payments, and assist you in completing the loss mitigation process with your loan servicer. To find out more, call us at 803-817-5112.

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Pre-applications are now open for affordable units in Richland and Lexington Counties from Columbia Housing. Get your application in now!

www.columbiahousingsc.org We are an Equal Housing Opportunity Provider. We provide housing without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, s*x, physical or mental handicap, familial status, national origin, or other protected class. To file a complaint of discrimination, write HUD Director, Office of Civil Righ...

The house at 440 Allen St. is scheduled for demolition so that we can build a better home on the property. Before we knock it down, we are happy to have been able to provide it to the Rock Hill South Carolina Police Department to use for SWAT training last week. Check it out!

Are you a resident of South Carolina and in need of rent and/or utility assistance? Apply to SC Stay Plus now to find out if you're eligible and receive the assistance you need. The application portal will close quickly so get your application in ASAP.

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It's now easier to send Housing Development Corp. Rock Hill a message.

Housing Development Corp. Rock Hill updated their phone number.

Check out our story in the Herald about Project Hero House, and don't forget to get your application in before the end of the day on Friday!

Rock Hill to donate newly built house to an area veteran free of charge. How to apply. The home, which is still under construction, will have three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Applications are open through the end of April.