On January 27, the South Dakota Housing for the Homeless Consortium (SDHHC), an affiliate of South Dakota Housing, conducted its annual statewide Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count and Housing Inventory Count (HIC), and virtually all participating projects reported lower numbers for 2026 than in the previous two years. Additionally, the 2026 PIT count totaled only 26 homeless veterans, the lowest number recorded in nearly two decades.

South Dakota Housing, in partnership with the Governor's Office of Economic Development, invites you to participate in an upcoming public meeting as we begin the process of developing the 2026 Annual Action Plan and updated allocation plans for the HOME, Housing Tax Credit, Housing Trust Fund, Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grants and Housing Opportunity Fund programs.

South Dakota Housing, in partnership with the Governor's Office of Economic Development, invites you to participate in an upcoming public meeting as we begin the process of developing the 2026 Annual Action Plan and updated allocation plans for the HOME, Housing Tax Credit, Housing Trust Fund, Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grants and Housing Opportunity Fund programs.

South Dakota Housing is inviting developers to submit applications for funding from the Housing Opportunity Fund (HOF) program. This open funding round is a chance for developers to make their projects happen.

South Dakota Housing (SDH), in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), will be hosting a listening session on February 19, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. CST, to present and discuss the outcomes of federal Community Planning and Development funds during 2025.

Community organizations across South Dakota will participate in Stand Up for Housing, a weeklong series of events taking place November 17–21, 2025, designed to raise awareness about homelessness, housing needs, and community-driven solutions across the state.

South Dakota Housing’s Board of Commissioners recently awarded $59.4 million to support the construction and rehabilitation of multifamily and single-family rental housing across the state. An additional $742,500 was awarded to nine programs that provide affordable housing assistance.

Community organizations across South Dakota will participate in Stand Up for Housing, a weeklong series of events taking place November 17–21, 2025, designed to raise awareness about homelessness, housing needs, and community-driven solutions across the state.

Community organizations across South Dakota will participate in Stand Up for Housing, a weeklong series of events taking place November 17–21, 2025, designed to raise awareness about homelessness, housing needs, and community-driven solutions across the state.

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This hearing is for the proposed issuance of multifamily housing bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $42,000,000 for the purpose of financing the new construction of The Rhys Apartments, a 178-unit apartment building, providing multifamily housing in Sioux Falls, SD.

Homeownership just got easier! In The Housing Connection, Tammy Jund explores South Dakota Housing’s down payment assistance, MCC tax credits, and more.

“Buying your first home doesn’t have to be overwhelming,” says Tammy Jund in The Housing Connection. Learn how South Dakota Housing’s programs offer financial support, education, and resources for homebuyers at every stage.

South Dakota Housing presented its “Friend of Housing” Award to Mike Walker at the annual statewide housing conference recently. 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 recently recognized the seven top loan originators of its homeownership loan programs. These programs provide affordable homeownership financing opportunities, which in turn provides security for families, stabilization for communities and the foundation from which dreams are built upon.

South Dakota Housing’s annual housing conference included the recognition of an individual for her commitment to affordable rental housing in South Dakota. Shelly O’Brien, of Weinberg PM, Inc., was announced as the recipient of the Elmer D. Whitepipe Award of Excellence.

South Dakota Housing will hold a public hearing at 2:00 p.m. CT on July 1, 2025, at 3060 East Elizabeth Street, Pierre, SD, for the purpose of taking public testimony regarding the proposed Administrative Rules numbered §§ 20:09:26:01 to 20:09:26:06, inclusive; 20:09:26:08 to 20:09:26:20, inclusive; and 20:09:26:22 to 20:09:26:24, inclusive.

Federal housing programs like HOME, Tax Credits, and the Housing Trust Fund have shaped South Dakota’s housing landscape. Amy Eldridge shares how these programs have driven over $1 billion in development, creating nearly 16,000 affordable housing units.