Housing in South Carolina local government
What South Carolina city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about housing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
583 South Carolina meetings since 2024 covered housing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in South Carolina with the most housing activity
- Charleston, SC (360)
- Beaufort County, SC (18)
- Columbia, SC (18)
- Lancaster County, SC (16)
- Spartanburg County, SC (16)
- Clemson, SC (15)
- Summerville, SC (13)
- Mount Pleasant, SC (10)
- York County, SC (10)
- Bluffton, SC (9)
- West Columbia, SC (9)
- Horry County, SC (9)
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Greenville Housing Authority Development Committee to discuss land and assistance
The Development Committee will meet to discuss the transfer of assistance for Perry/Essex/Styles and a request for proposals for Traction. The board will also review surplus land regarding Arcadia.
TRC reviews youth learning golf facility site plan at 2275 Henry Tecklenburg Dr
The Charleston Technical Review Committee will review eight site‑plan and subdivision applications, including a youth learning golf facility, a multifamily building, townhomes, a hotel, MUSC site improvements, a golf‑club teaching and laundry complex, and a road construction plan. Each item will be examined for…
Commission reviews roof replacements and mortgage modifications
The Redevelopment and Preservation Commission will consider approval requests for a roof replacement program and mortgage modifications. The meeting includes a progress report and public comment.
Committee reviews medical office, biergarten, and residential subdivision plans
The Development Review Committee will review three land use applications. These include a new medical office building, a commercial renovation and expansion, and a residential lot subdivision.
Irmo Council considers rezoning for 300+ apartments off Columbiana Drive
The Town Council will hold first readings for ordinances regarding zoning application waiting periods and a specific land rezoning. The body is also considering contracts for public safety cameras and an economic development commercial.
Planning Commission to review residential subdivisions and city infrastructure
The Planning Commission will discuss two new residential subdivision sketch plans and a capital improvement project. The body will also consider an amendment to a planned development district for a privacy fence.
Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals to review 26 zoning applications
The Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on July 21, 2026, to review 26 applications requesting variances and special exceptions for residential and commercial projects across the city. The board will also consider deferred items and review minutes from a previous meeting.
Council to renew three‑year Urban County grant agreement with Lexington County
The West Columbia City Council will consider several items, including a second‑reading of an ordinance for a non‑exclusive franchise with MCIMetro Access Transmission Services, LLC, and an amendment to prohibit commercial and industrial trucks on designated streets. The council will also vote on ratifying the Urban…
City Council to consider rezoning and middle housing standards
The City Council will hold a work session on a parking study draft report by Walker Consultants. The regular meeting includes discussions on neighborhood fencing and nonprofit use of a city message board, alongside several zoning and development readings.
Council to vote on $23M bonds and residential development moratorium
Lancaster County Council will consider issuing up to $23 million in bonds for the Roselyn Residential Improvement District and vote on a ninety-day extension of a residential development moratorium. The agenda also includes zoning changes, easement agreements, and updates on board appointments.
Board considers boarding house request for 1222 Brook Drive
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a special exception application. The applicant, Education Foundation of the University of South Carolina, Inc., seeks to establish a boarding house at 1222 Brook Drive to provide lodging for students.
Technical Review Committee to review six site and subdivision plans
The Technical Review Committee is reviewing site plans and subdivision concepts for various developments. The body will evaluate infrastructure and layout for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects across the city.
Technical Review Committee to review six site and subdivision plans
The Technical Review Committee is reviewing site plans and subdivision concepts for various developments. The committee evaluates these projects for planning, zoning, engineering, and safety compliance.
Planning Commission approves 95-lot townhome development on James Island
The Planning Commission reviewed several rezoning and zoning requests across the city. The body approved a concept plan for a new townhome subdivision and multiple individual zoning requests, while deferring an amendment to the Short-Term Rental Ordinance.
Planning Commission to vote on Short‑Term Rental Ordinance amendment
The Charleston Planning Commission will consider a request to amend Sections 54‑208 and 54‑227 of the city’s Short‑Term Rental Ordinance. The amendment would add wording and definitions to clarify limits, submittal and review criteria, and penalties, including a flat eight‑guest cap per unit. The agenda includes a…
Charleston Planning Commission discusses short-term rental updates and new developments
The Commission will review an ordinance amendment regarding short-term rental occupancy and definitions. The agenda also includes rezoning requests for residential properties and a concept plan for a townhome development.
Committee reviews development plans for New Riverside and Palmetto Bluff
The Development Review Committee will review two preliminary development plan applications. These projects include a residential subdivision and an educational campus.
Greer City Council to consider annexations and a $200,000 watershed study contract
The City Council will vote on annexing properties on South Suber Road and West Wade Hampton Boulevard. The body is also deciding on the adoption of a housing assessment report and updates to financial policies. Additionally, the council will consider a contract for storm drain inspections in the Biblebrook watershed.
Annexation and zoning of 303 acres along Highway 56 South
The Planning Commission will consider the annexation of three parcels totaling 303.7 acres into the City of Clinton. The proposal includes rezoning the land for residential, commercial, and agricultural uses to accommodate approximately 490 single-family dwelling units.
Town Council to consider multiple annexations, rezoning, and a subdivision moratorium
The Town Council will review several ordinances for land annexation and zoning changes across various locations. The agenda also includes a proposed temporary moratorium on major subdivision applications in Charleston County Historic Districts and discussion of the Highway 41 Corridor Improvement Project.
Limestone University rezoning and annexation requests under consideration
The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for 1113 College Dr. and an annexation request for 120 Hampshire Dr. The commission will also discuss an ordinance to establish an honorary street name program.
Council to hold public hearings on three West Ashley rezonings for commercial use
The Charleston City Council will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests in West Ashley, including converting a 2.1-acre site at 1006 Savannah Hwy from single-family to limited business. The council will also consider accepting millions in state and federal grants for police, fire, and opioid relief, and…
Council to hold public hearing on rezoning 154 Ridge Street for single-family home
The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to rezone 154 Ridge Street from D-T5 Urban Center to D-T4 General Urban to allow a single-family dwelling. The council will also consider a resolution certifying 630 Wofford Street as an abandoned building site under state revitalization law. Executive…
Council to vote on updated development impact fees for parks, safety, solid waste
The Horry County Council will hold a third reading and public hearing on Ordinance 30-2026 to update development impact fees for parks and recreation, public safety, and solid waste facilities, adopting a capital improvements plan and an impact fee study with a housing affordability analysis. Other major items include…
Board of Appeals approves height variance for senior living project on Whiskey Road
The Aiken County Board of Appeals decided on several variance requests for accessory structures and building heights. The body approved a request to increase building height and decrease separation distance for a senior living project.
Greenville Housing Authority to consider tenant selection plan and write-offs
The Board of Commissioners will meet to review operational reports and discuss the search for a new CEO. The board is scheduled to vote on a tenant selection plan and tenant write-offs.
Historic District Review Board will consider two residential project approvals
The Historic District Review Board will review two applications for residential construction in the historic district. One application seeks final approval for an addition to the single‑family home at 1506 Greene Street, including a bedroom, bathroom and laundry room. The other seeks final approval for new…
BAR to consider student housing at 106 Coming Street amid burial ground controversy
The Board of Architectural Review – Large will hear public comment on seven applications, including conceptual approval of a College of Charleston student housing building at 106 Coming Street. The project has drawn 27 comments, most requesting deferral due to the site's historic burial ground. Other items include new…
Board to consider College of Charleston student housing project
The Board of Architectural Review – Large will meet on July 8, 2026 to review several applications for new construction, alterations, and signage. Key items include a mockup panel for MUSC's medical complex, conceptual approval for a student housing building at 106 Coming Street, and a multi-family building at 989…
Historic Board to consider demolition notification change
The Board of Architectural Review will hold a public hearing on three items: final approval for an ADU at 210 S Gum St, a new ADU at 125 E Richardson Ave, and a roof replacement at 208 Sumter Ave. The board will also discuss modifying the Historic District Design Guidelines for demolition notification to align with…
BAR to review ADU proposals and demolition notification guidelines
The Board of Architectural Review will consider final approval for a garage-to-ADU conversion at 210 S Gum St (continued from June), a new two-story ADU at 125 E Richardson Ave, and a roof replacement at 208 Sumter Ave. The board also plans to discuss a modification to the Historic District Design Guidelines Section…
City Council to hold hearings on middle housing and Hamilton Drive rezoning
The City Council will hold public hearings to discuss a text amendment for middle housing standards and a specific zoning map amendment. These sessions will address density changes and land use designations.
Council to consider middle housing standards and Hamilton Drive map amendment
The City Council will hold public hearings and discussions regarding middle housing standards and a map amendment for Hamilton Drive. The body will also consider readings for planned developments and a franchise agreement with Wire3.
Charleston DRB approves 5 projects, defers 1 multi-family plan
The Design Review Board approved five development proposals, including a McDonald's and multi-family buildings, and approved meeting minutes. A proposal for a 348-unit multi-family community on Grand Oaks was deferred after a vote split.
Board to consider constructing an accessory dwelling unit at 411 Highmarket St
The Architectural Review Board will review seven new business items, including a request to demolish a shed and build a two-story detached garage with an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 411 Highmarket St, a major project at 221 Cannon St, and several other additions and renovations. The board will also discuss…
Board to review 348-unit apartment complex at Grand Oaks
The Design Review Board will consider six applications, including a large multi-family development proposed for Grand Oaks Boulevard. The board will also rule on a staff denial for a gradient-color sign package, three new multi-family buildings on Reva Ridge Drive, a single-story retail shell, a four-story storage…
Planning Committee to review annexations and construction noise rules
The Planning Committee will review recommendations for three annexation and zoning requests. Members will also discuss extending a moratorium on subdivision applications in historic districts and evaluate the town's noise ordinance regarding construction hours.
Affordable Housing Committee to review FY27 budget update
The Affordable Housing Committee will receive an update on the FY27 Neighborhood Assistance Budget and discuss a historical overview of the program's budget from 2020 to 2026. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting consists of committee discussion and public comment.
Committee to review final plan for 76-home Alston Park Phase 3
The Development Review Committee will consider two applications: a final development plan for Alston Park Phase 3, a 76-unit single-family home subdivision on 63.4 acres in the New Riverside PUD, and a development plan amendment for Campbell Church AME to add two ADA parking spaces and a sidewalk in the historic…
Board to vote on variance for smaller setbacks and buffer at Bridge Point Circle
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear a request for variances to allow a new house at 843 Bridge Point Circle with a 10-foot rear setback instead of 25 feet, and a 10-foot critical area buffer instead of 20 feet minimum/35 feet average. Also, an approved extension of vested rights for a property on O'Sullivan Drive. A…