Rental Assistance
Affordable Rental Housing
SD Housing is committed to providing affordable rental housing and preserving the affordable rental housing stock by supporting property improvements and extending rental assistance and affordability contracts. Working closely with federal agencies, SD Housing administers programs that keep housing safe and affordable for low-income families, seniors, individuals and persons with disabilities.
Project Based Section 8
Privately owned rental property where portions of your rent may be paid by the federal government. You generally must meet certain income guidelines and eligibility criteria and live at a property designated as having Section 8 subsidy, although some properties are able to admit market rate renters with prior approval.
Tenant-Based Section 8, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
A portion of your rent may be paid by the federal government. You must meet certain income guidelines and eligibility criteria. The voucher is portable. You may apply for a voucher at your local housing authority or Public Housing Authority (PHA).
Rural Development (USDA 515)
Privately owned rental property where a portion of your rent may be paid by the federal government. You must meet certain income guidelines and eligibility criteria.
HOME Program
Rents are based on income guidelines agreed to at the time the property was funded. Rents are at a reduced rate and vary from property to property. No portion of your rent is paid by the federal government. (Unless combined with another subsidy program)
Housing Tax Credit
Rents are based on income guidelines agreed to at the time the property was funded. Rents are at a reduced rate and vary from property to property. No portion of your rent is paid by the federal government. (Unless combined with another subsidy program)
Public Housing
Rental property owned by the local Public Housing agency where a portion of your rent may be paid by the federal government. You must meet certain income guidelines and eligibility criteria.
Do I Qualify
Qualifications for Project Based Section 8, Tenant Based Section 8 Voucher, Rural Development, and HOME units are similar. Each landlord may have different selection criteria, depending on the funding for the property.
Generally, to qualify for the above mentioned, you must meet the following criteria
Annual income may not exceed the applicable income limit.*
Unit must be household’s only residence.
Unit size standards. Family has to meet size requirements to qualify for multiple bedrooms.*
Specific eligibility criteria for project applied to i.e. elderly, disabled.*
Documentation of citizenship or eligible immigration status.
*Waivers may be available if you do not meet these criteria at certain locations.
Qualifications for Tax Credit Unit include the following criteria
Annual income may not exceed the applicable income limit.
Some properties may have specific eligibility criteria for project i.e. elderly.
Certain full-time students may not be qualified.
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