Plans and Reports

Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2021-2025)

Every five years, Charleston County submits a Consolidated Plan (CP) explaining how the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) resources will be used to improve communities throughout the County (the City of Charleston has a separate CP). The County receives direct assistance from HUD for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, the Home Investment Partnerships program (HOME) as well as the Hearth Emergency Solutions Grant (HESG) program.

This comprehensive document outlines Charleston County's priorities for housing and community development projects in the coming years. The application conference and request for applications are generally available in late winter/early spring through the Charleston County Community Development Department.

2021 - 2025 Annual Action Plan

Each year, Charleston County submits an Action Plan explaining how the U.S. Department of Urban Development (HUD) resources will be used to improve communities throughout the County. This is an annual implementation plan of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan, 2021 - 2025, addressing the housing and community development needs in Charleston County.

• Draft Annual Actual Plan PY2025
• Annual Action Plan PY2024
• Annual Action Plan PY2022
• Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan PY2021

Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)

Consolidated Plan 2021-2025

Every year, the County publishes a Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) that provides an overview of project statuses, performance measures, and fiscal expenditures as an evaluation of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan.

The CAPER is posted annually for public comment during the month of September in accordance with the Citizen Participation Plan.

• Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report Program Year 2023 – 2024
• 2022-2023 CAPER
• 2021-2022 CAPER

Housing Our Future

Housing Our Future is a holistic plan for housing and housing affordability in Charleston County. This is the first comprehensive housing plan that defines the need, identifies the strategies, and charts a sustainable course of work to address the affordable housing issue.

Visit Housing Our Future for more details.

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Annual Performance Report

The ARPA Annual Performance Report outlines how Charleston County is using ARPA funds designated for recovery efforts following the COVID-19 pandemic. The report highlights the progress made in restoring operations, provides details on expenditures, and evaluates the effectiveness of our recovery initiatives. This report is submitted annually to the U.S. Treasury Department to meet compliance requirements.

• 2023 Recovery Plan Performance Report
• 2024 Recovery Plan Performance Report