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Awendaw reviews housing rehabilitation pipeline and approves seeking $7,360.89 in county PAR funds
Summary
Council heard that three applicants have passed eligibility for the town’s CDBG-funded housing rehabilitation program and 26 applications are pending; the council approved a letter of intent to pursue $7,360.89 in Charleston County PAR funds, which require a 20% local match.
The Awendaw Town Council received an update on its housing rehabilitation program and voted to authorize a letter of intent to apply for $7,360.89 in Charleston County PAR (parks & recreation) funds.
Town housing staff described the CDBG-funded rehabilitation program administered through Charleston County and said it targets elderly residents with physical limitations, persons with disabilities, or homeowners at or below 80% of area median income for repairs such as roof replacement, septic work, accessibility ramps and electrical updates. Staff said three applicants have passed eligibility and are in environmental review, 26 applications are pending intake, and 17 projects have been completed year-to-date.
Separately, the Municipal Park Foundation reported site work will start soon on the approved entrance project and asked council to approve a letter of intent so the park board may pursue the county PAR funds. Council approved the letter of intent by voice vote; park staff noted projects submitted for PAR are typically matching grants (the county provides 80%; the town must provide 20% match). The application deadline was identified as March 20, 2026.
Council members discussed timing and uses of the PAR funds and noted that after letter-of-intent approval the park board will make a project recommendation for specific uses of the grant money.
Town staff urged residents to apply to the housing rehabilitation program and noted the program coordinates other sources (churches, utilities, nonprofits) when possible to complete repairs.
Council’s approval allows staff and the park board to proceed with the application process; staff will return with recommended projects and match plans if the county invitation advances.
