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Statewide Homeless Count

South Dakota Housing Awards $2.18 Million in Additional Funding to Provide Shelter and Services to South Dakotans Experiencing Homelessness and Other Vulnerable Populations

South Dakota Housing Awards $13.5 Million for Affordable Housing in South Dakota

South Dakota Housing Awards Tawney Brunsch with the Friend of Housing Award

South Dakota Housing Announces Elmer D. Whitepipe Award of Excellence Recipient

South Dakota Housing Honors Top Lenders

Notice of Bond Hearing – Sagebrush Flats and SD Portfolio

$5.7 Million Awarded for Affordable Housing in South Dakota with Additional Funds Remaining for Second Application Round

Request for Proposals for the 2022 Continuum of Care Competition

Public Comment Period for 2021 and 2019 Annual Action Plans

Gov. Noem Appoints Mark Roby to Housing Board

Funding Available for the Development of Affordable Housing

Public Comment Period - Housing Infrastructure Financing Program Allocation Plan

SDHDA has Opened the Application Period for the 2022 Emergency Solutions Grants Program

Paint – South Dakota 2022 Campaign Seeking Volunteers

Public Comment Period - Housing Finance and Development Programs

Aid Available for Individuals Struggling to Make Their House Payment

SDHDA Has Open Positions Available

2022 Public Notice to Qualified Homebuyers

Statewide Homeless Count to be Conducted

SDHDA Hosting Listening Sessions in January Regarding Housing Finance Programs

$11.8 Million Awarded for Affordable Housing in South Dakota

Notice of Public Comment Period-2020 CAPER

Request for Proposals for the 2021 Continuum of Care Competition

Frequently Asked Questions About the SD CARES Housing Assistance Program

Notice of Public Meeting & Comment Period | Housing and Community Development | Homeowner Assistance Fund

COVID-19 Relief Programs through SDHDA

SDHDA Announces New Options for First-Time and Repeat Homebuyers

SDHDA Seeking Applicants for the 2021 Emergency Solutions Grants Program

COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance

What is the Emergency Rental Assistance Program?

How to Apply for the SD Cares Housing Assistance Program

3 Home Improvement Projects for Building Equity

Paint – South Dakota Campaign Seeking Volunteers

Housing Trust Fund Funding Available for Housing Development

Notice of Public Meeting and Comment Period - Annual Action Plans

New Housing Assistance Available for Households Affected by COVID-19

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

Modern Homesteading: The SDHDA Governor’s House Program

3 Tips for Finding Affordable Housing

Funding Available Through the CARES Act to Provide Emergency Shelter and Homelessness Prevention

How to Become a First-Time Homeowner in the New Year

Statewide Homeless Count to be Conducted January 26, 2021

Executive Director Lauseng to Retire

Opportunity for Public Comment on Amended Annual Action Plan

Opportunity for Public Comment on Housing and Community Development Accomplishments

How to Apply for Affordable Housing

Modern Homesteading: The SDHDA Governor’s House

Affordable Housing In South Dakota

$12 million Awarded for Affordable Housing in South Dakota

3 Home Improvement Projects for Building Equity

What to Do If You Can’t Pay Rent in South Dakota

What to Do If You Can’t Pay Your Mortgage in South Dakota

Housing Assistance Available for South Dakotans Impacted by COVID-19

Top Loan Officers for 2020 Earn Recognition

Building Capacity to Increase Permanent Supportive Housing for Vulnerable Populations

What is Affordable Housing?

South Dakota Housing Insights: Q&A with South Dakota Realtors

Homeowner Rehabilitation Program Funds Available

South Dakota Housing Development Authority Welcomes New Board Member

Funding Available for the Development of Affordable Housing

5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Monthly Housing Budget

Income-Based Apartments: What to Know About Applying for an Affordable Rental

Notice of Bond Hearing - Sunnycrest Village

Closing Costs & More: Understanding the Final Steps of Buying a House

How to Get a Mortgage: Your Guide to Buying Your First Home

Notice of Public Comment - Amended Annual Action Plan-ESG-CV

3 Tips for Understanding Mortgage Rates

Notice of Public Comment - Citizen Participation Plan

SDHDA Seeking Applicants for the 2020 Emergency Solutions Grants Program

What to Look for in a 1-Room Apartment: 3 Tips for Finding the Right-Sized Space

SDHDA Encouraging Struggling Homeowners to Reach Out to Their Loan Servicers

Single Bedroom: Maximizing Monthly Housing Budgets

Matching Your Housing and Budget: How to Find an Affordable Apartment

HUD Announces Funding to Assist Young People Aging Out of Foster Care

Funding Available Through the CARES Act for Nonprofits and Units of Local Government

Paint-SD Campaign for 2020 has Been Postponed

Top 3 Most Affordable Communities in South Dakota

Assistance Options for Homeowners Impacted by COVID-19

How to Buy Your First Home

Important Message from SDHDA

How Much House Can I Afford?

Notice of Hearing on Bond Issues

5 Tips for Finding the Right Home

3 Ways to Make the Most of Your First Home

What to Look for in an Affordable Home

DATE MOVED! SDHDA Hosting Public Meeting on Housing and Community Development Plans

Public Notice to Qualified Homebuyers - Mortgage Credit Certificate Program

How to Be a Homeowner in the Wintertime

3 Steps to Keep Your Heating Bills Low During the Cold Months

Tips for Managing a Monthly Budget as a Renter

Positions Available at SDHDA

SDHDA Hosting Listening Sessions regarding Housing Programs

How to Stage Your Home for Selling: 6 Easy Tips to Try

Statewide Homeless Count to be Conducted in January

Accountant Position Available at SDHDA

4 Considerations When Adding on a Deck or Porch

Additional Financial Assistance Available for Homeowners Recovering from Natural Disasters

SDHDA Awards $9.2 Million for Affordable Housing in South Dakota

5 Tips for Keeping Your Home Safe and Secure

The First-Time Homebuyer's Guide to Yankton

Housing Management Officer Position Available at SDHDA

A Guide to Paperwork Every Property Manager Should Have On Hand

5 Ways to Make a Small Apartment Bathroom Feel Bigger

8 Mistakes All Property Developers Should Avoid

4 Budget-Friendly Ways to Enhance Your Bathroom Space

SDHDA Awards Dick Werner with 2019 Friend of Housing Award

SDHDA Announces 2019 Elmer D. Whitepipe Award of Excellence Recipient

Financial Assistance Available for Homeowners Recovering from Natural Disasters

Tips for Maximizing Apartment Space with Kids

A Guide to Mortgage Paperwork: What Homebuyers Should Expect

Two Open Positions for the Governor's House Program

5 Factors That Go into the Value of Your Home

4 Simple Tips for Making Your Home More Eco-Friendly

Noem, SDHDA to Extend Grant Funding to Households Impacted by Spring Storms

Unique Partnership Expands Homebuyer Education in Native Communities

The Pros and Cons of Rental Units on Upper vs. Ground Floors

6 Tips for Prepping Your Home for an Open House

Property Listings 101: What the Details Really Mean

How to Prep Your Rental Units for a Successful Open House

4 Tips for Navigating Real Estate App Listings When Selling

5 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Inclement Weather

The Art of Making an Offer on a House: What You Need to Know

Apartment vs. Townhome vs. House—What Should You Rent?

6 DIY Kitchen Projects to Enhance a Starter Home

What Every Renter Should Ask a Property Manager Before Signing

What to Keep in Mind When Considering Building a New Home

How Your Credit Score Affects Your Rental Prospects

5 First-Time Homebuyer Tips for Being a Good Neighbor

6 Ingenious Uses for an Extra Bedroom

The Biggest Pain Points of Property Management—and How to Resolve Them

Low-Cost Improvements You Can Make to a Starter Home

What to Look for in a Loft Apartment

Beyond Rates: What Borrowers Are Looking for in a Home Loan

The First-Time Homebuyer's Guide to Mitchell

The Guide to Address-Changing After a Move

4 Yard Maintenance Tasks Your City May Require of Homeowners

4 Things Renters Should Keep in Mind When Street Parking

What Qualifies You to Have a Service/Assistance Animal in Your Rental Property?

6 Unique Garage Improvements to Inspire Your Next DIY Project

What Every Property Manager Should Know About Fair Housing Laws

5 Basement Factors to Look for During a Home Inspection

5 Things Repeat Homebuyers Should Know About FHA Loans

3 Reasons Your Bank Should Offer Financing for the Purchase of Governor's Houses

5 Tips for Parents Assisting a Child Through First-Time Homebuying

How to Finance and Budget for Home Improvements

5 Exterior Features to Make Your Home More Sellable

The Guide to Securing a Safe, Comfortable Apartment on a Budget

Buying Again: What Changes for Second-Time Homebuyers

Home Loan Preapprovals: What You Need to Know

How Mortgage Lenders Can Better Cater to Veterans

Why Housing Development in Rural Communities Matters

6 Ways to Furnish Your New Home on a Budget

A Senior's Guide to First-Time Renting

5 Things to Remember When Hunting for an Apartment

7 Great Reasons for Buying a Home

How to Buy a Home in a Seller's Market

The Renter's Guide to Aberdeen

How to Tell When You've Outgrown Your Starter Home

The Homebuying Timeline: How Long Does it Take?

Homebuying as a Senior: Knowing Your Options

The Guide to Affordable Housing in Sioux Falls

How to Make Your Rental Property Appeal to Millennials

What a Homebuyer is Looking for in a Lender

The First-Time Homebuyer's Guide to Watertown

6 Things Most First-Time Apartment Renters Forget

The First-Time Homebuyer's Guide to Brookings

Homeless to Homeowner: How Developing Affordable Housing Makes an Impact

Free Download: A South Dakotan's Guide to Buying Your First Home

What to Look for in a Rental House

How to Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient

How to Sell Your Home as Quickly as Possible

The Renter's Guide to Rapid City

What's an FHA Loan and How Do I Qualify?

What Are Property Taxes and How Are They Calculated?

4 Tenant Security Tips for New Property Managers

6 Common Mistakes Most First-Time Homebuyers Make

Do I Qualify for Rental Assistance in South Dakota?

Homebuying with a Disability: Knowing Your Options

5 Money Tips for Apartment Renters on a Budget

Mastering Mortgages: Offering the Best Home Loans to Your Customers

5 Home Inspection Warning Signs to Keep in Mind

Listing a Rental: 6 Tips for Writing the Best Apartment Ad

Understanding a "Loan Estimate" — What it Means for Your Home Purchase

7 Apartment Decorating Tips for First-Time Renters

The First-Time Homebuyer's Guide to Aberdeen

How to Benefit from an Affordable Housing Program in South Dakota

How Much Mortgage Can I Afford?: Finding Your Ideal Homebuying Budget

Becoming a Property Manager: Qualifications & Steps to Consider

How Apartment Pricing Works: Understanding the Fees

4 Ways to Save Money For Your Monthly Housing Budget

The Guide to Mortgage Payments: Understanding the Lingo

The Renter's Guide to Sioux Falls

South Dakota Housing Programs Developers Should Know About

How to Calculate Your Mortgage Payment

South Dakota Housing Programs Homebuyers Should Know About

Shopping for Houses in South Dakota: 3 Great First Steps

Saving for Your First Home: Tips and Tricks to Do it Right

Home Insurance: What it Covers and How it Works

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