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:

1. Go to: https://www.rd.usda.gov
2. Scroll down on left hand side, it says, find rural rentals
3. Then click on South Dakota
4. Then click on your County

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

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.

• Healthy relationships
  • Weekly small group opportunities for men and women in the Codington County Detention Center, as well as at downtown office location
• Transit support
  • Downtown office space allows for sober social opportunities to build healthy community
• Wellness center passes to support a healthy lifestyle
  • Sober living homes;up to 4 women can live in the women's home at a time and up to 3 men can live in the men's home at a time, rent free with case management services to help individuals move toward financial stability, employment, and permanent housing