October 2024 E-Newsletter
324 Bacote Street Darlington, South Carolina 29532
Telephone: 843.393.0436
Fax: 843.393.0433
Important Dates for Residents
- October 1st - Rent, Repayments and Retro Rent
- October 7th - Late Notice
- October 10th - Evictions for September Rent
- October 7th - 11th - No school
- October 14th - Office Closed on Columbus Day
FAILURE TO KEEP YOUR LIGHTS, GAS AND WATER ON WILL RESULT IN YOUR LEASE BEING CONSIDERED FOR TEMINATION
Reminders
Senior Citizens attend Darlington County School District school events free! To be eligible for a Red Apple Pass card, a person must be both a resident of Darlington County and at least 60 years of age or certified permanently disabled. Individuals wishing to receive a Red Apple Pass may enroll at the district administration building at 120 E. Smith Avenue in Darlington. Please bring a state-issued photo ID such as a driver's license. Passes will be issued on the following schedule:
- Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Events in the City
- Sweet Potato Festival coming October 12th at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Public Square, Darlington, SC, United States. The SC Sweet Potato Festival includes a day of fun for the whole family
- A Diaper Give Away will be held on October 16th, November 20th, and December 18th at the Darlington County DSS 300 Russell Street from 9 am until 12 noon. For Diaper Bundle confirmation, call 803.563.3948
- Scare on the Square October 24 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm, Public Square, Darlington, SC, United States. Join us for the annual Scare on the Square! Fun for the whole family!
- Mayo Alumni Festivities Thursday, October 24th through-Sunday, October 27th, 2024 (Thursday, Basketball Game-Friday, Dance -Saturday Parade and Tailgate---Sunday, Worship Service)
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY HAS A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY REGARDING ILLEGAL DRUG USE AND WEAPONS ON OUR PROPERY, if you see any of this activity, please call the police first and then the Housing Authority office.
Please note that YOU can be held responsible for guests engaging in illegal behavior in your unit.
Unwelcome visitors engaging in harassing behavior can be charged with trespassing if police are called and a ban and bar may be issued.
ONLY household members listed on your lease may reside in your unit and overnight guests are ONLY allowed to stay for up to 14 days per year.
Please do not put your roll out trash cart early!! Doing so results in your trash being blown on other people's property. Please place your trash cart behind your unit as soon as possible after trash has been collected.
Pets MUST be pre-registered with the Housing Authority and have up to date vaccinations and residents are NOT allowed to pet sit animals not registered within their household. All pets must be on a leash.
Residents MUST report all changes in income (such as a new job, a raise, or loss of income) within 10 days.
IF YOU FAIL TO REPORT NEW INCOME OR CHANGES IN PAY OR HOURS TO THE HOUSING MANAGER, YOU ARE COMMITTING FRAUD AND COULD BE PROSECUTED.
Please call the office for all maintenance issues/emergencies that occur during office hours 843-393-0436 extension 2003.
The maintenance emergency phone number should ONLY be called for an emergency outside of office hours. Leave a detailed message with your name and phone number for a call back. Do not call office staff after hours or go to their homes.
Maintenance WILL NOT enter your unit to make repairs if an adult is not at present.
Your car may be towed if you do not have a Housing Authority of Darlington Decal.
Please note that there is technically no assigned parking, but we ask that you be courteous to your neighbors and park in spaces closest to your unit.
Please check your mailbox frequently for important communication from the Housing Authority. Please note that not responding to certain communications from the Housing Authority and missing appointments can result in your lease possibly being terminated.
