February 2024 E-Newsletter
324 Bacote Street, Darlington, South Carolina, 29532
Phone: 843.393.0436
Fax: 843.393.0443
Important Dates for Residents
- February 1st - Rent, Retro Rent, and Repayment Due
- February 2nd - Ground Hog Day
- February 6th - Late Notices Mailed
- February12th - Evictions Filed for January
- February 14th - Valentines Day
- February 19th - Presidents' Day - Office Closed
Melissa Walker Joins Housing Authority of Darlington Staff
DARLINGTON, SC --- Melissa Walker recently joined the staff of the Housing Authority of Darlington, serving as Housing Specialist. In this role, Walker will work in both the Public Housing Program and the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Some duties will include, recertifications, interim rent changes, leasing and working with our landlords.
Originally from Florence, Walker holds a BA in Business Administration from Limestone University and an MBA and MA in Human Resources Management from Webster University.
With 10 years of experience, Walker brings their Affordable Housing expertise to the agency. Prior to joining the Housing Authority of Darlington, Walker served as the HCV Specialist for Housing Authority of Florence. In this role, Walker worked in all aspects of the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
"Melissa Walker is a valuable addition to the Housing Authority of Darlington staff. She brings applicable knowledge in Affordable Housing to the position and will be an asset for the agency. We are excited to welcome Melissa to the Housing Authority of Darlington team." stated Jaime Steen, Executive Director of the Housing Authority of Darlington.
Public Housing On-Line Rent Change Information
Go to www.darlingtonha.org.
Click on Housing
Click on Rent Change Request - PH
Click to request an interim rent change
Fill out the questionnaire and attach all supporting documentation to process your rent change.
For rent reductions, all changes with documentation must be received by the 20th of the month to be effective the first of the next month. Failure to do so will result in your rent change not being process. All documentation can also be emailed.
Drop Boxes
Please continue to use the Drop Boxes at the entrance to the office. The large box is for supporting documentation and the smaller box is for rent payments. Please print your name and address on your money orders to ensure it is posted to your account.
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm Thursday closed from 12 noon - 2pm
We are still closed to the public. Please call or email to schedule an appointment prior to coming to the office. In case of an After-Hours Emergency, please call 843-496-8519, speak clearly leaving your name, phone number, address, brief description of the emergency. You will receive a call back. An emergency is classified as anything that threatens the health and safety of residents or Housing Authority of Darlington property.
February is a month to raise awareness about heart disease and prevention, which is the world's number one cause of death. This observance was declared by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1963. Heart attacks are a common form of heart disease, and their symptoms should be identified quickly.
6 Ways To Be Heart Healthy
- Eat Well
- Get Tested
- Move
- Less Stress
- Drink in Moderation
- Don't Smoke
