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In Horry County, 14.1% of the population faced severe housing problems in 2023, and 32% missed rent, mortgage, or utility payments in the past year.
In Horry County, SC, housing affordability is a growing concern, with rising house prices and rents outpacing income growth, particularly affecting low-income residents and the workforce. Programs like the HOME Investment Partnerships Program and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) aim to address this issue.
Where Can I Find Assistance?
This button will take you to the Google Map seen here with all the links to the facilities in Horry County
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Housing, Utilities, and Other Needs
Helping Hands South Strand
Provides 5 days of emergency food and hygiene items if requested.
Assist with utilities but is limited and you need to show utility bill
Helps with rent
Distributes toys to children during Christmas time
Distributes Thanksgiving baskets
Community resources HERE
Helping Hands in Myrtle Beach
https://www.helpinghandmb.org/
Provides 5 days of emergency food and hygiene items if requested.
Assist with utilities but is limited and you need to show utility bill
Assist with rent but is limited. Must have a legal lease showing rent and a letter from landlord stating you need to pay rent
Helps with transportation, help is limited.
Address - 1411 Mr. Joe White Ave. Unit B, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Contact info- (843-448-8451) (info@helpinghandmb.org)
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:15am-4:15pm
Pantry Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-3:45pm
Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce https://web.myrtlebeachareachamber.com/Children-and-Youth-/Sea-Haven-26715
Provides emergency placement, walk in and long term support services to youth and young adults aged 12 - 24.
Offers medical, mental health, education, employment and stable housing assistance.
Offers free monthly parenting workshops and hosts a free monthly lunch and learn program for the community.
Address- 1200 N. Oak St. Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Contact information- (843-626-7444 / 800-356-3016) (info@visitmyrtlebeach.com)
New Directions
Helping recover from addiction
Shelter and basic needs
Connections to resources
Community support
Transportation
Provides meals
Offer a three step plan for the future
Address 1005 Osceola Street Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 945-4902
Grace’s List
https://myrtlebeach.graceslist.org/directory/listing/coastal-rescue-mission-inc
Offers housing and three meals
Overnight sleeping
Family shelters
Youth shelters
Transportation
Offers spiritual comfort
Gospel weekly
Religious guide
PO Box 8386, Myrtle Beach SC 29578-8386
Phone number; (843) 650-1352
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (Conway):
https://www.conwayhousingsc.org/housing-choice-vouchers
offers affordable housing for very low-income families. The applicant may choose and lease safe, decent and affordable privately owned rental housing in the City of Conway, SC
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What's Happening in Horry County?
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