Southeastern Community Action Partnership, Inc. has proudly provided affordable housing assistance in Scotland County for more than 30 years as the designated Public Housing Agency (PHA).
The mission of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, also known as Section 8, is “to promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity, and a suitable living environment free from discrimination.”
The Housing Choice Voucher Program is the result of decades of public housing legislation that began in the 1930s and evolved to better serve families and communities. The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 established the Section 8 Program, allowing federal housing assistance payments to be made directly to private landlords on behalf of eligible low-income individuals and families.
The Housing Choice Voucher Program assists eligible low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities in Scotland County.
Eligibility is based on household income and family size, in accordance with federal guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The HCV Program provides rental assistance for privately owned housing units. Participants are responsible for paying a portion of their monthly adjusted income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remaining approved amount directly to the landlord.
This structure allows families to:
All assisted units must meet federal Housing Quality Standards (HQS) to ensure families live in safe and decent housing conditions.
SCAP administers three types of housing assistance:
Each program is designed to expand access to affordable housing while promoting long-term housing stability and self-sufficiency.
At SCAP, housing is not just about shelter; it’s about creating a foundation for opportunity.
Stable housing allows families to focus on employment, education, financial growth, and overall well-being. As part of a comprehensive Community Action Agency, SCAP connects participating families to additional supportive services, including:
By addressing housing stability alongside education and economic mobility, SCAP works to strengthen the entire family unit.
Housing assistance is subject to funding availability. Interested applicants must apply and be placed on the HCV waiting list.
Please check our Waiting List page for current status updates and application information.
SCAP administers the Housing Choice Voucher Program in accordance with all federal Fair Housing laws. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, or any other protected class under applicable law.