Learn key tips for financing your first home, from loan options to credit score tips, with this helpful guide for first-time homebuyers in South Dakota.

Explore South Dakota's Security Deposit Assistance Program, designed to help renters manage initial costs. Learn how this initiative supports securing affordable rentals, ensuring fewer financial barriers for families and individuals. Discover eligibility requirements and how to apply, empowering you to move into your new home with ease.

On Jan. 28, 2025, the South Dakota Housing for the Homeless Consortium (SDHHC), an affiliate of South Dakota Housing, will conduct its annual statewide point-in-time (PIT) homeless count. The PIT Count is a national one-day census and estimate of all people experiencing homelessness and fleeing domestic violence.

South Dakota Housing provides homebuyer programs designed to help first-time buyers secure affordable loans. Options include downpayment assistance and the Governor’s House Program, offering support to make homeownership more accessible.

South Dakota Housing is proposing to implement a program for Mortgage Credit Certificates (“MCCs”) in South Dakota. MCCs are a form of federal income tax credits for qualified homebuyers. No sooner than 90 days following this Notice, SD Housing may issue MCCs to qualified homebuyers.

South Dakota Housing for the Homeless Consortium (SDHHC) is currently requesting pre-applications from agencies interested in providing housing opportunities to resolve homelessness for individuals and families.

South Dakota Housing presented its “Friend of Housing” Award to Joe Barb at the annual statewide housing conference the end of June. South Dakota Housing presents the award annually to an individual who has made a commitment to affordable housing in South Dakota through their contributions, achievements and vision.

South Dakota Housing’s annual housing conference included the recognition of an individual for his commitment to affordable rental housing in South Dakota. Tom Kleve, founder of Kleve Real Estate, received the award at SDH’s award luncheon the end of June.

South Dakota Housing today recognized the seven top loan originators of its homeownership loan programs.

Explore community planning with Steve Watson on the Housing Connection podcast! Uncover challenges in capital improvement planning, the holistic approach, and the significance of the Infrastructure First Project in South Dakota.

South Dakota Housing will hold a public hearing on the proposed rules change for the Housing Infrastructure Financing Program.

Discover how Cathy Evans transformed Lemmon into a housing success, turning an old beauty shop into a community space and strategically expanding housing options through innovative projects and grants.

Chas Olson interviews Sharon Vogel on The Housing Connection, exploring the triumphs in promoting Native American homeownership and the development of South Dakota's Native residential construction industry.

SDHHC's annual homeless count on Jan. 23, 2024, aids in addressing homelessness. Join the virtual Town Hall on Dec. 18, 2023, to volunteer.