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
Claude Hicks appointed to Affordable Housing Advisory Council
On January 13, 2025, the Federal Home Loan Bank Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) announced it has appointed Claude Hicks, Executive Director of BJHT to its Affordable Housing Advisory Council. Claude will work closely with the FHLBank Atlanta board of directors and management team to ensure the Bank meets the community lending and housing finance needs of communities within its district. The Council is
The Current State of Workforce and Affordable Housing
The need for affordable and workforce housing exceeds 7,300,000 in the U.S. Single family home pricing has eliminated many low to moderate income families from purchasing a home. Lack of single-family home opportunities has increased the demand on apartments with rental prices reaching record highs. The pandemic, rising interest rates, supply chain issues, and construction costs have contributed to slower production.
Annual Report Released
The Beaufort-Jasper Housing Trust, Inc. is delighted to share our Inaugural Annual Report. We take great pride in the strides we've made and are excited about the promising future that lies ahead. We are grateful for the ongoing support and remain committed to working alongside our partners to create and preserve affordable and workforce housing in Beaufort and Jasper Counties. View Annual
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