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 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.

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.

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.

The Governors House program provides reasonably sized, pre-built energy efficient affordable homes to income-qualified individuals and families. This home is designed to provide ownership opportunities where income levels may have prevented previous homeownership. The simplified home design, in conjunction with the Governor's Inmate Training Program, keeps the cost of these homes affordable.

A program of Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota dedicated to providing tools that individuals, couples and families need to be successful homeowners. Provides pre-purchase counseling, Home Buyer Express sessions and seminars (for new homeowners) as well as Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention counseling and reverse Mortgage Counseling for homeowners 62 and older. The Housing Resource Center is a non-profit program which helps everyone from new homeowners to current homeowners needing help to gain financial stability in order to prevent mortgage delinquency. The Tenant/Landlord Program includes an information hotline (addressing issues such as rights and responsibilities, delinquent rent, tax credit referrals and fair housing); and education.

Administers HUD's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. The Voucher Program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes and apartments. The participant is free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects.

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

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

Westside Apartments is a low-rent HUD establishment with 20 units, with laundry room and community room.

Provides multi and single family financing and development, including: Single family home ownership loans at low market rates to qualified first-time home buyers. Repeat home buyer loan program offers low interest, fixed rate mortgage loans and cash assistance Governors' House Program for income qualified individuals and families. Administers federal programs for development and management of multifamily housing, housing counseling, and homelessness services. Home buyer education Down payment assistance Home improvement loans i.e.. CHIP (Community Home Improvement Program) which is for low income homeowners (limit is 120% of median income) to make repairs or improvements to their home. Interest rate is 2.9%. Administers home-buyer education and other housing programs

The USDA subsidizes over 15,000 section 515 rural multi-family apartment complexes throughout the 50 states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam. Properties are classified as Elderly or Family and provide unit sizes from studio to 4 bedroom. The properties are serviced by approved Management Agencies who provide required annual tenant certification processing for their residents. Rental Assistance - The USDA PROVIDES project-based Rental Assistance for over 250,000 apartment units throughout the nation. Tenants receiving Rental Assistance pay no more than 30% of their adjusted income for rent. Eligibility is determined by income standards set at the state and county level. Through the website, people who are looking for low-cost rentals, can find units for rent in rural South Dakota. Search based on county or town. Then, contact the property company regarding how to apply. To find apartments in rural areas: Go to: https://www.rd.usda.gov Scroll down on left hand side, it says, find rural rentals Then click on South Dakota Then click on your County

Provides subsidized housing assistance to low income families. Preference is given to elderly, disabled, and those experiencing domestic violence situations. Family Self Sufficiency Program available to families that participate in the Section 8 Voucher Program.

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

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.

Administers various housing assistance programs, promoting the development of safe, affordable housing opportunities, and encouraging self-sufficiency. This office also has a list of low-income apartments available for those who are searching for housing.

Provides adequate, healthy, and affordable housing according to safety living standard and to create a suitable living environment to meet the needs of elderly, families, and individuals of SWO. Programs include: Homebuyers Program - Provides down payment financial assistance to enrolled Sisseton-Wahpeton Tribal members who are seeking to purchase a primary home. Contact office for application and criteria guidelines. Housing Authority - Provides decent, safe and sanitary housing for all Tribal members seeking to eradicate substandard housing and eliminate homelessness through provision of supportive services and financial assistance programs. - T Yamni Program - One-Stop Homeownership Program assists Tribal members with homeownership opportunities. Partners with SWO's Housing Authority and Homebuyer program: Assessment Site Selection Financial Credit Management Homeownership Education Financial Resource Options Default Counseling & Foreclosure Intervention

An felon-friendly landlord and employment list. Available in-person at the Center of Hope and online vie the website. Lists are updated every 3 months with details on application fees, deposit amounts, and which types of offenders are allowed/not allowed.

Guides soldiers and their families to the help they need through a one-stop call center for veterans. The Sea of Goodwill is one place that will have a list of all the various official and unofficial support services available to help veterans. This program helps veterans find assistance in the areas of; employment, housing, financial assistance, and mental and physical health needs. Available 24 hours per day, the Watertown Police Department 911 Center serves as the call center for the Sea of Goodwill.

Provides security deposit assistance and subsidized housing assistance to low income families, seniors, and disabled individuals.

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 security deposit assistance (up to $300.00) and subsidized housing assistance to low income families, seniors, and disabled individuals.

Provides subsidized housing assistance to low-income families.

Provides housing rental assistance to low-income families, seniors and disabled individuals as well as security deposit assistance.

A free internet housing locator website, which provides information on everything from apartments to single-family units, including Section 8 and accessible properties. The service is free and provides the option to view properties by location, so you can choose by neighborhood and proximity to schools, churches, and public transportation. Printable housing list is available here.