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COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance

SDHDA, with funding from the U.S. Treasury, is providing rent relief due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. If you or your family has been financially impacted due to COVID-19 and is in need of assistance with unpaid rent or utilities, the SD Cares Housing Assistance Program is here to help.

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What is the Emergency Rental Assistance Program?

This past year has been tough to say the least. The pandemic has not only affected the health of people, but also the wealth of people. Housing has become an issue for many, and paying rent has become harder. Luckily, something’s being done about it.

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Topics: Renting

How to Apply for the SD Cares Housing Assistance Program

If you have been financially impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic and are struggling to pay rent, be sure to take advantage of the brand-new emergency rental assistance. Applying is as easy as a few clicks, and applications only take 15 minutes.

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Topics: Renting

3 Home Improvement Projects for Building Equity

Are you interested in building equity in your home? An easy way you can add value to your property is by making home improvements. Home improvements not only add value to your property quickly, but they can also make your home life more enjoyable, comfortable and beautiful. If you don’t have any ideas off the top of your head, no worries—borrow one of ours.

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Paint – South Dakota Campaign Seeking Volunteers

PIERRE, S.D. – "Paint – South Dakota” is underway and South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) is seeking volunteer painters and nominations for houses in need of painting.

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Topics: Latest News

Housing Trust Fund Funding Available for Housing Development

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) is inviting developers to submit applications for funding from the Housing Trust Fund (HTF) program.

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Topics: Latest News

Notice of Public Meeting and Comment Period - Annual Action Plans

South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA), in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), is conducting a 30-day comment period to solicit comments regarding the drafts of the 2020 Amended Annual Action Plan and the 2021 Annual Action Plan.

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Topics: Latest News

New Housing Assistance Available for Households Affected by COVID-19

PIERRE, SD – South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) is now accepting applications for a new allocation of funds to help with housing assistance – rent, mortgage and/or utilities – for households affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Notice of Public Meeting - 2021 Annual Action Plan for Housing Development


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South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA), in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), will be hosting a public meeting on Feb. 12, 2021, to solicit comments prior to the drafting of the 2021 Annual Action Plan.

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Topics: Property Development, Latest News

Modern Homesteading: The SDHDA Governor’s House Program

Homesteading was a unique opportunity that drove thousands of people to South Dakota from the 1860s to the 1920s. The promise of land was the driving force—the Homestead Act of 1862 guaranteed 160 acres of land to anyone willing to follow its guidelines. Today, you could argue that the Governor’s House Program is the modern equivalent of homesteading. The Governor’s House Program promises all the opportunity for ambitious people looking to own property.

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