SC Housing County First Initiative

Administered by SC State Housing Finance and Development Authority · South Carolina

BENEFIT

Up to $9K

Deadline type: rolling

Eligibility Requirements

1First-time and move-up buyers in specific rural counties eligible
2Forgivable down payment assistance
3Must occupy property for full 15 years for full forgiveness
4Available in 23 designated rural counties

Eligible Project Types

ResidentialAffordable Housing

STACKING POTENTIAL

SC Housing County First Initiative is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN

View the SC Housing County First Initiative compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.

Source: SC State Housing Finance and Development Authority official program page ↗ · Last verified 2026-06-23

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Michigan Historic Preservation Tax Credit

25% credit · Tax Credit

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Up to $10M · Direct Grant

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