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SC Stay Plus

SC Stay Plus is pausing operations and is no longer accepting new applications. Funding from the US Treasury has been fully dispersed to applicants, and it is unknown at this time if any additional funding will be received.
During this pause:

  • Review of all open applications will be paused.
    • Applications will be left at their most recent review status as of March 15, 2023.
    • If more funds become available and the program is able to re-start operations and review applications, applicants will be notified by email or phone call if their application enters review.
  • The call center will have limited capacity.
  • The expression of interest waitlist will remain open.

Step 1: Join the SC Stay Plus Waitlist

Complete the Expression of Interest form to be added to the waiting list.

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Step 2: Submit Documents

To have a complete application, upload required program documents.

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Step 3: Owner Documents

Owners must upload required documents to receive payment.

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Step 4: Check Application Status

Click here for Application Status definitions.(opens in a new tab)

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Step 5: Need Help? Let us know!

Let us know how we can help. Our team of trained agents are ready to assist you.

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News & Announcements

SC Stay Plus Funds Dashboard

10 March 2023

Click HERE (opens in a new tab)(opens in a new tab)(opens in a new tab)for the latest program progress report on SC Stay Plus, which is updated on a monthly basis.

SC Housing Stay Plus Program will close to new applications December 16, 2022

16 November 2022

SC Stay Plus has provided approximately 90,000 South Carolinians with more than $267 million in rent and utility assistance across the 39 counties the program serves. Due to the program’s success, we must stop accepting new applications at 11:59 p.m. on December 16, 2022. 


SC Stay Plus is South Carolina’s federally-funded emergency rental program. The intent of this temporary initiative was to provide short-term relief to eligible renters in 39 SC counties experiencing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SC Stay Plus has provided approximately 90,000 South Carolinians with more than $267 million in rental and utility assistance. Due to the Program’s success, SC Stay Plus will begin to wind down in South Carolina, as it is doing in many other states, and must stop accepting new applications at 11:59 p.m. on Dec.16, 2022.

SC Stay Plus will continue to review all current applications to determine if they qualify for assistance, for as long as funds are available. Applications submitted by the Dec. 16 deadline will also be reviewed to determine if they qualify for assistance, for as long as funds are available.

For more information and the full press release, please click HERE.

For information on how to apply, application requirements, and how to make sure you have a complete application, please see our FAQ page.

To apply before 11:59pm, December 16, 2022, click HERE.

SC Stay Plus in-person support resource centers

26 May 2022
Looking for help with your application? Click here to find an in-person support center near you.