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
Lowcountry Underserved in 2025 LIHTC Applications: BJHT Calls for Policy Change
The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing) has released the preliminary application scoring for the 2025 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) cycle. While two self-scored applications have been submitted in northern Beaufort County, no applications were submitted in Southern Beaufort County or Jasper County—continuing a troubling pattern of underrepresentation in the state's most important affordable housing
Partnering for Progress: 40 Homes Repaired and 13 New Homeowners
As we reach the halfway point in the current grant cycle, the Beaufort-Jasper Housing Trust is proud to share the progress being made by our eight nonprofit partners. These organizations have been implementing the funds awarded to them for critical home repairs and first-time homebuyer assistance, helping to improve housing conditions and expand homeownership opportunities across our region. To date, 40
Jasper County Board Member Appointee Camika Beaton
Camika Beaton is a Jasper County native and a proud mother of one daughter. A dedicated public servant and community advocate, Camika holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Allen University, an M.S. in Forensic Accounting from Strayer University, and is currently pursuing an M.S. in Criminal Justice from Walden University. Professionally, she serves as a
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