Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others.

Financial assistance is provided to households who are willing to go through financial education and learn to be accountable for their spending and saving. Services include supportive housing for adults, rapid re-housing for families, homeless prevention for families, rental assistance, utility assistance, financial advising and education, food box program, clothing closet for adult and children, representative payee services for individuals on SSI/SSDI, and street outreach.

The South Eastern Development Foundation's Revolving Loan Fund has two components: the Housing Revolving Loan Fund and the Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund. The Housing Revolving Loan Fund provides construction financing to individuals, and for-profit and non-profit developers to construct a Governor's House. SEDF also partners with USDA Rural Development's on its 502 Home Loan Program. The purpose of this loan program is to provide financing at reasonable rates and terms with no down payment required, to low and very low income families that are unable to obtain conventional financing. This program is not available within the city limits of Sioux Falls. The Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund provides loans to individuals and businesses to start-up or expand a business. This program works in conjunction with local lending institutions.

The Bishop Dudley Hospitality House provides shelter, laundry facilities, and showers, for homeless individuals and families. Services include 80 Men's beds, 20 Women's beds, 7 Family rooms, Laundry Facilities, and Showers. Guests need to be able to care for themselves in order to be able to stay at BDHH. Guests can use wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, knee scooters, etc. but must be independently mobile if using these items. Beds are on a first come / first serve basis, beds cannot be reserved. Families with children under 18 can only stay in the family rooms. Intake for Family Rooms: Please call ahead to check on availability of family rooms. A background check (available for free through the Clerk of Courts) will be required as part of the application. After receiving a printed background check, ask for the Family Coordinator to set up an intake appointment. A locker program is available for individuals to rent at $10.00/week or $30.00/month. Guests may be eligible for "chore exchange" to earn a locker. Please speak to staff to learn eligibility requirements. Individuals who work overnight are permitted to sleep during the day with documentation of work schedule. These individuals can make arrangements with staff to be let into the shelter after their shift is over. Individuals who are intoxicated are able to stay at the House as long as they are able to take care of themselves.

Rural Office of Community Services, Inc offers the following basic needs services: - Emergency Rental Assistance Must be behind (i.e.: if rent is due on the 5th, come for assistance after the 5th). Eviction notice is not required, however, there will be a form the landlord needs to complete the verify rent is past due. - Emergency Utility Assistance Must be behind AND have disconnection notice. Employment Program Food Vouchers Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Public Transportation Pass Program - Security deposit or first months rent Can help with one or the other, but not both School supply vouchers (income qualifications apply, children K-12) Weatherization See website - www.rocsinc.org for application information and COVID-related programs and services

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others.

Provide a safe and stable environment enriched with culturally appropriate and evidence based services to youth aging out of foster care, trafficked, homeless, parenting teens, and young adults ages 17-21. Also provides training and technical assistance in program development, anti-trafficking, and cultural competencies.

The South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) has information and resources for those seeking affordable rental housing:  The Renter's Guide to Sioux Falls

East River Legal Services (ERLS) has an Eviction Prevention Hotline. The Eviction Prevention Hotline is for individuals and families with questions regarding evictions, in any capacity, to complete an application for services over the phone.

Available to any first-time homebuyer and covers pros/cons of owning, budgeting for successful home ownership, credit reviews, the pre-approval process, working with a realtor and lender, and down payment assistance available to buyers. ​Participants are eligible to receive discounts on closing fees. Pre-foreclosure counseling and money management education also available. *SEHP does not provide any type of financial assistance for rent or rent deposit.

Provides grant funds or loans to eligible entities, such as individuals, non-profits, housing authorities, partnerships, corporations, or Indian tribes in rural communities. Grants or loans are available to purchase land, develop sites for low-income housing, construct apartment housing units, or develop programs to repair low-income housing.

Goal is to revitalize neighborhoods by assisting in providing decent, safe, and affordable housing in Western South Dakota. Provides assistance to families to buy and fix their homes through: down payment and closing cost assistance, rehab loans (can only be utilized with homes on a permanent foundation, no manufactured homes on rented lots), affordable housing, credit counseling, home-buyer education, and foreclosure prevention and counseling. Rehab loans include 3 to 5 year forgivable loans, deferred loans, and low interest loans depending on the homeowners income and can be used for a variety of Life Safety repairs such as heating, plumbing, electrical, windows, rood, decks and steps, handicap access, etc. Loan terms, conditions, and availability are subject to change without notice.

CES is an assessment and referral system to housing resources for those who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. It is not a direct application for assistance; rather trained assessors gather information from households to assess needs and barriers to housing. Referrals are sent to providers in communities where vacancies are available. Households can access CES through a physical access point or calling toll free 1-800-664-1349 if a physical access point is not available in their local community.

​Provides accessible, income based housing. Income limits apply, but no minimum income is required to qualify. There is no obligation upon applying and no application fee.

The SSVF program provides homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing services to help Veteran families keep, or rapidly transition to permanent housing. For veterans and their families that meet all eligibility criteria and are enrolled with the program, the program can provide: Outreach to Veterans Case management - Financial assistance (for securing/preserving housing) Utility assistance for water, lights, and heating for current, past due, disconnection notices, previous address, and deposits Rental assistance Security deposits - Other financial assistance Child care costs Moving costs Transportation expense Help applying for Department of Veterans Affairs assistance and other benefits Help connecting Veterans with other community resources and services

Assists families in Meade, Butte and Lawrence Counties with rental assistance through the Section 8 Choice Voucher Program.

Promotes equal access by providing education and awareness of fair housing laws. Seeks to resolve allegations of illegal discrimination through education and informal resolution. This office does not provide legal advice. Awareness includes: Fair housing issues with discrimination in housing because of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, familial status (families with children) and disability Disability rights in housing, including rights involving assistance animals Provides free training to tenants, landlords, property managers, and/or any interested individuals as it relates to fair housing laws and rights and responsibilities in housing.

Offers subsidized housing assistance to low-income persons, 55 years of age and older.

The County Veterans Service Officer assists veterans, dependents, and survivors by providing information, assistance, counseling, and referrals on a wide range of subject, benefits, and veteran programs. CVSO's are trained to provide information on the following topics - Offers complete claims service and explanation of VA procedures. Provides follow-up service once a decision has been made. Are also trained in GI loans, Compensation and pension, Survivors benefits, Education benefits, On-the-job and apprenticeship training, State benefits, Social Security benefits, Employment and unemployment, Small business development information, Corrections of military records, Review of discharges, Medical and dental treatment, Hospitalization or outpatient treatment, Nursing home care, Residency at the State Veterans' Home, Rehabilitation, Information and payment assistance for alcoholism and drug dependency treatment, Burial benefits, Obtaining flags, and Information on community programs. Veterans are encouraged to register their discharge information (DD Form 214, Report of Separation) with the County Registrar of Deeds Office.

Sesdac provides services and supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services include day services, transition services, employment supports, residential services, and educational services.

Provides support services to people with disabilities and elderly individuals to assist with living independently. Services provided include: individual and systems advocacy, information and referral, peer support, independent living skills, transitions in living arrangements, home modifications, housing, employment services, recreational services, technology adaptive services, and transportation services.

A list of housing options that are felon friendly in the Sioux Falls area is available on the Health Connect website.

Assists individuals with civil legal problems only - no criminal matters. A criminal case is where the state has charged someone with a crime. A civil case is a dispute between parties. East River Legal Services (ERLS) provides the following services in civil cases: Advocacy Legal Counseling Self-Help Services (Clinics/Workshops/Informational Forms) In-Depth Legal Representation Community Education Case priorities include support for the family, preserving housing, maintaining economic stability, safety, health, and populations with special vulnerabilities. ERLS provides services to low-income residents with legal issues in the following areas of law: Domestic Violence Victims Elder Law Housing Public Entitlements (i.e. Medicaid, Food Stamps, TANF, WIC) Social Security/SSI Disability Veterans There is no guaranteed acceptance of any case. The above examples also do not necessarily disqualify cases outside of these parameters. Cases ERLS does NOT assist with include: criminal, business, or immigration. Services Disclaimer: ERLS's ability to provide legal assistance is subject to change based on availability of staff/volunteers. ERLS reserves the right to deny or limit services based on program resources and priorities.

Provides comprehensive supports (i.e. supported employment, residential, community engagement, adult day services, representative payee services, etc.) for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others. Provides transportation to Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate tribal members veterans to their VA appointments.