Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission

Waiting Lists

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Open: Watertown Housing Authority Section 8 Voucher

The Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission (WHRC) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open until further notice.

Watertown, SD is about 100 miles north of Sioux Falls, SD.

Please note: The current wait time for a voucher is approximately 10 months.

There are two ways to apply:

  1. Visit the WHRC to pick up an application, located at 24 W Kemp Ave., Watertown, SD 57201, during normal office hours.
  2. Request to have an application mailed to you by calling 605-886-7731 during normal office hours.


Once the application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the address listed above. 

Be sure to include these documents with your application: birth certificates, and Social Security cards for all members of the household.

The WHRC does have a preference for: elderly, disabled, victim of domestic violence, and working families.

For more information, the WHRC can be reached by calling 605-886-7731 during normal office hours.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (605)886-2867.

Next Steps

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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Open: Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission Public Housing

The Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission (WHRC) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals.The WHRC offers one Public Housing community with 85 units for families and senior/disabled individuals.There are two ways to apply:

  1. Visit the WHRC to pick up a pre-application, located at 24 W Kemp Ave., Watertown, SD 57201, during normal office hours.
  2. Request to have a pre-application mailed to you by calling (605) 886-2867 during normal office hours.
Once the pre-application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the address listed above. Be sure to include these documents with your application: Birth certificates, and Social Security Cards for all members of the household.The WHRC does have a preference for: elderly, disabled, victim of domestic violence, or working families.For more information, call the WHRC at (605) 886-2867 during normal office hours.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (605)886-2867.

Next Steps

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.

Last Updated on 02/23/2024.

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About Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission

24 West Kemp Avenue, Watertown, SD | Visit Website | (605) 886-7731

Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission provides affordable housing for up to 400 low and moderate income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing programs..

Housing Authority Jurisdiction

Low-income housing managed by Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission is located in Watertown, SD.

Households with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher managed by this housing authority must rent within its jurisdiction.