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There are 409 low-income apartments in Minnehaha County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Minnehaha County, South Dakota can range from $321 to $816 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 206 low-income homes in Minnehaha County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $294 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on June 25th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Minnehaha County, South Dakota
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Sioux Falls Housing and Redevelopment Commission | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH); Moderate Rehabilitation; Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA); Shelter Plus Care; Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) |
Minnehaha County, South Dakota Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Minnehaha County, South Dakota
Minnehaha County features 206 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Minnehaha County, South Dakota
There are 409 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Minnehaha County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Minnehaha County, South Dakota
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Minnehaha County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Minnehaha County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Minnehaha County, South Dakota for a two-bedroom apartment is between $938 and $1,146.
2024 Minnehaha County, South Dakota Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnehaha County, South Dakota Fair Market Rent | $769 | $884 | $1,042 | $1,417 | $1,768 |
| Minnehaha County, South Dakota Payment Standard Range | $692 to $846 | $796 to $972 | $938 to $1,146 | $1,275 to $1,559 | $1,591 to $1,945 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Minnehaha County, SD Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 71 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 659 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 206 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 36.35% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.17 |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Median Household Income | $53,525 ±$1,260 |
| Median Rent | $713 ±$10 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 39.41% ± 2.63pp |
| Total Population | 178,942 |
Population and Household Demographics
Minnehaha County is a county in South Dakota with a population of 178,942. There are 70,140 households in the county with an average household size of 2.48 persons. 36.35% of households in Minnehaha County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Minnehaha County
The median gross income for households in Minnehaha County is $53,525 a year, or $4,460 a month. The median rent for the county is $713 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Minnehaha County, a household making less than $2,377 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 39.41% of households who rent are overburdened in Minnehaha County.
Area Median Income In Minnehaha County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Minnehaha County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $102,500
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Minnehaha County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Minnehaha County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Minnehaha County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$20,200 | $23,050 | $25,950 | $30,000 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Minnehaha County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$33,600 | $38,400 | $43,200 | $48,000 | $51,850 | $55,700 | $59,550 | $63,400 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Minnehaha County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$53,800 | $61,450 | $69,150 | $76,800 | $82,950 | $89,100 | $95,250 | $101,400 |
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