Provides housing assistance for at-risk individuals with credit problems, poor rental history (damage or unpaid rent), or criminal background and have difficulty finding housing. Program requirements include a source of income, a unit that is affordable, completion of The Community Outreach Genesis Program, and monthly home visits.

Burke Housing & Redevelopment Commission is a South Dakota Public Housing Authority, and has information about low-rent options in the area.

This is a tenant-based voucher program for persons or families who are homeless and have struggled with chronic homelessness and suffer from severe and persistent mental health issues. It allows qualified individuals/families to receive rental assistance in the unit of their choice as long as it meets HUD's Housing Quality Standards. The assistance travels with the tenant and can be transferred anywhere within the city limits of Sioux Falls. The client must agree to participate in case management.

A Public Housing Authority that oversees Miller Manor. Miller Manor has 34 - 1 bedroom and 2- 2 bedroom apartments that are income qualifying units.

Volunteers of America, Dakotas' Summit Heights Properties (managed by Costello) offers 37, 1- and 2-bedroom apartment homes for families who qualify under the tax credit/HOME funds guidelines. The following definitions apply to all applicants to Summit Heights: applicant meets the requirements to live in tax credit/HOME funds-financed housing, applicant abides by the rules and regulations set forth in the residents' rights and responsibilities for the Summit Heights Program for chemical-, alcohol- and tobacco-free living, and a family/household whose head of household, spouse, co-head or sole member is 18 years of age or older. Unit is a non-crime free housing unit, individuals with a criminal history, with the exception of certain violent or sex crimes are accepted.

Services offered include congregate meals, elder abuse prevention programs, Government assisted housing, and home delivered meals.

Provides nutrition and supportive services for the aging population with a primary focus on the elderly. These include assisted living, case management, congregate meals, employment services, financial assistance, government assisted housing, home delivered meals, home modification/repair, information and referral/assistance, legal assistance, personal care, respite care, telephone reassurance, transportation, and volunteer services.

​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.

Housing resource for low income and working families and retirees. 43 low income apartments, 7 homes and 3 market rate 4-plexes. Prairie West Apartments, Inc. offers 2-3 bedroom apartments, multi-family, and section 8.

Provides the following: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in Lincoln County (Canton, Harrisburg, and areas of Sioux Falls that are located in Lincoln County, SD) Section 8 Public Housing (20 non-smoking units in Canton )

Provides low-income housing with reasonable accommodation and fair housing policy.

Permanent, supportive housing for homeless and disabled individuals and families. Case management and referrals / partnerships with area agencies are provided to assist residents to strive for self-sufficiency. Taking applicants but there is a waiting list.

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

Offers assisted housing, public housing authority, security deposit and rental assistance for the elderly, people with disabling conditions, and families meeting low-income guidelines. Does not offer emergency housing assistance. Families pre-apply and are placed on the waiting list. As opening become available families are contacted. Families are given a voucher to rent with in the community or rent an apartment or home from HRCP. Yearly qualifications are required from the tenant to maintain tenancy. The rent payment assistance has a waiting list and is not an emergency rent payment assistance option.

​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.

Studio and 1-bedroom apartments in Hot Springs for elderly, disabled persons, and Veterans on a fixed income. Rent is based on income and most utilities are included in the rent, except telephone and cable television. Units are fully carpeted, with vinyl flooring in the kitchen and bathroom. Elevators provide accessible service to all dwelling unit floors.

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.

​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.

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

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

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.

Offering studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartment options. All units are drug and alcohol free, and income restricted for affordable independent living. Applications are required with $40.00 app fee for screening through Lloyd Property Management. Glory House full treatment and outpatient services are available through referrals.

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