An Urgent Need for Action
Beaufort and Jasper Counties are beacons of natural beauty and historical significance. Yet many of our residents face the challenges of workforce and affordable housing scarcity, community concerns, and socioeconomic disparities. Recognizing the urgent need for action, community leaders, advocates, and stakeholders came together to create the Beaufort Jasper Housing Trust. We are driven by a shared purpose: to create and preserve workforce and affordable housing in Beaufort and Jasper Counties.
Cost Burdened renters
Cost-burdened renters pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing and may have difficulty affording necessities such as food, clothing, transportation, and medical care. Severe rent burden is defined as paying more than 50 percent of one’s income on rent.
59% of Renters in Beaufort and Jasper Counties are Burdened or Severely Burdened
Addressing the Need
Four ways BJHT is making a difference and addressing the need for workforce and affordable housing.
our first funding project
Carrington Manor is a new development for seniors aged 55 and older that is located in the City of Beaufort.
workforce & AFFORDABLE HOUSING news
The latest information and updates related to the Beaufort and Jasper County
Board Member Nominated for WSAV Woman of the Year
Our Board Member Courtney Hampsen was nominated for WSAV's Woman of the Year. Watch the video to learn about her remarkable commitment to others as well as her impact on the community through her work at Bluffton Self Help. Watch the Video
State of the Community Event
BJHT was proud to be part of the first State of the Community put on by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce. This event shared the latest data about our region, bright spots in our local economy, and insights from experts. Our Executive Director Claude Hicks gave a presentation on the State of Housing. View the Slide Deck
Coastal Community Development Corporation Housing Initiative Update
Public-Private Partnership Success! A $600,000 grant from Beaufort County, managed by BJHT, has enabled CCDC to purchase 21 units in unincorporated Beaufort County. This public-private partnership was made possible by additional funding from the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Novant Health, South State Bank and other private donations. The properties will be rented to income-qualified candidates. More details regarding eligibility and
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