Urban Entitlement Program

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The Community Development and Revitalization Department manages and oversees a variety of federal, philanthropic, and local grant programs that support housing, community development, and neighborhood revitalization across Charleston County. This includes administrative and financial oversight of funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the MacArthur Foundation, and other strategic funding sources.

Through these programs, the County partners with nonprofit organizations and community stakeholders to strengthen neighborhoods, expand housing opportunities, and improve the overall quality of life for Charleston County residents.

Contact

Nicole Manglona | Program Manager

3660 Montague Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29418

Phone: (843) 202-6960

Community Development: CommunityDev@CharlestonCounty.org

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Each year, Charleston County receives federal funding from HUD to support projects that help create viable communities, expand economic opportunity, and benefit low- and moderate-income residents. Funding priorities are guided by the County's Five-Year Consolidated Plan, which outlines the community's housing and development needs.

To distribute these funds, the County typically releases an annual Request for Applications (RFA) and hosts a pre-application workshop to provide guidance to prospective applicants. Funding opportunities are available for eligible organizations that deliver programs and services benefiting low-to-moderate income residents throughout Charleston County.

Charleston County HUD Consolidated Plan (2026 – 2030)

Charleston County is developing its 2026–2030 HUD Consolidated Plan, a five-year strategic plan that guides how federal housing and community development funds are invested throughout the county.

The plan establishes priorities for programs funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including:

  • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
  • HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
  • Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)

Through this planning process, the County will evaluate community needs, identify funding priorities, and develop strategies to support affordable housing, address homelessness, improve neighborhood infrastructure, and expand economic opportunity for low- and moderate-income residents.

Draft Plans Available for Public Review

Charleston County has prepared the following draft documents for public review and comment:

Charleston County 2026–2030 Consolidated Plan DRAFT

This draft describes priority housing, homelessness, and community development needs, plus the proposed use of HUD funding and the public participation process.

Public Comment Period

Dates: –

Charleston County encourages all interested persons to review the draft documents and submit comments during this 30-day public comment period.

Written comments may be submitted by email during the public comment period to: CommunityDev@CharlestonCounty.org.

Charleston County will consider all written and oral comments received before final submission of the plans to HUD.

Public Hearing Information

  • Date:
  • Time: 6:30PM
  • Location:
    Charleston County Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston

Accessibility and Accommodations:

The draft documents will be made available in a format accessible to persons with disabilities upon request. Accommodations for the public hearing will also be provided upon request.

Planning Process

Charleston County conducted a competitive procurement process and selected Civix Consulting to assist with developing the 2026–2030 Consolidated Plan, the Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan, and the Citizen Participation Plan. Civix Consulting will work with County staff to analyze community data, conduct outreach, and prepare the required planning documents in accordance with HUD regulations.

Stay Informed

Updates on the Consolidated Plan process, public meetings, draft documents, and opportunities for public comment will be posted on this page as they become available.

Community participation is essential to ensuring that Charleston County's housing and community development investments reflect the needs and priorities of the people who live and work here.

Types of Entitlement Grants

Charleston County's Community Development and Revitalization Department administers the County of Charleston's Urban Entitlement Grants for the following:

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

CDBG provides opportunities for towns, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations to carry out a wide range of community development activities directed toward neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and improved community facilities, infrastructure, and public services.

Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG)

This program funds agencies that respond to the immediate housing needs of at-risk and homeless populations through street outreach, emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, and rapid re-housing.

Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME)

HOME provides grants in partnership with organizations to fund a wide range of activities that build, buy, and/or rehabilitate affordable housing for rent or homeownership for low-to-moderate income residents.

Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Designated Floodplain

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

The public comment period opens December 24, 2025 – January 7, 2026

Activity Type: Construction of North Charleston Sidewalks

Organization: City of North Charleston

Project Title: PY23, PY24, PY25 CDBG

Grant Numbers: B23-UC-45-0002, B24-UC-45-0002, B25-UC-45-0002

Location(s): Bream Road from Dorchester Road through the intersection with East Shirley Drive (approximately 1,900 linear feet) is located within a Zone AE (EL 10) floodplain, with a Base Flood Elevation (BFE) of 10 feet, as well as areas of Zone X, which are associated with a 0.2 percent annual chance flood hazard. The Bream Road sidewalk is located within a designated FFRMS floodplain.

The following sidewalk projects are located outside of the 100-year floodplain: Constellation Drive, Orvin Street, Woodbine Avenue, Helm Avenue, South Walker Street, Bream Road, and Shadow Lane.

Project Purpose: The proposed project aims to improve public safety and enhance community access by constructing paved sidewalks. These improvements will provide safe pedestrian pathways set back from motor vehicle traffic, increasing walkability and overall neighborhood infrastructure.

For more information, please view the Final Public Notice.