South Dakota Rental Assistance Programs
Cities covered:
- Sioux Falls
- Watertown
- Rapid CITY
- Mitchell
- Yankton
The South Dakota Housing Development Authority and local partner agencies are providing emergency housing and utility assistance to South Dakota households using funds from the federal COVID Stimulus program. You may qualify for interim housing or utility assistance through the SD CARES Housing Assistance Program if you have been negatively affected financially by COVID-19 and meet all of the qualifications listed below:
- The county in which you reside determines your income eligibility. The following page lists income restrictions based on the type of assistance requested; you must earn less than the income level listed for your county and household size to be eligible for assistance. Recommendations for Rental Income
- A household member who has qualified for unemployment benefits, who has seen a decrease in household income, who has suffered considerable costs, or who has encountered any other financial troubles as a direct or indirect effect of the coronavirus outbreak.
- In order to qualify, one or more members of the household must have a late utility bill or rent notice or be able to demonstrate that they are at risk of being homeless or experiencing housing instability.
Step 1: Look over the Eligibility requirements. Visit Frequently Asked Questions
Step 2: Request Assistance