Driftwood Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 Rapid City, SD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Driftwood Estates is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Rapid City, SD with 52 units reporting 87% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $270/month on average.
52
total units
87%
occupancy
$270
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 408 E Fairlane Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701 Map → |
| Average household income | $10,983/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,233/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
How to apply at Driftwood Estates
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 408 E Fairlane Dr, Rapid City; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$270/mo average here).
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- Sheridan/queen Heights Public Housing
- Eagle Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8
- Northern Heights - Tc LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sage Place at Rapid PB Section 8
- Knollwood Heights Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- South Creek Village LIHTC
- West Park PB Section 8
- Knollwood Townhouses PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Estes Park LIHTC | Rapid City | 1.1 km |
| Minnesota Estates LIHTC | Rapid City | 1.4 km |
| Minnesota Estates Ii LIHTC | Rapid City | 1.4 km |
| Prairies Edge Homes PB Section 8 | Rapid City | 1.4 km |
| South Ridge Homes PB Section 8 | Rapid City | 1.4 km |
| St. Cloud Apts PB Section 8 | Rapid City | 1.4 km |
| Sage View Glen Apartments LIHTC | Rapid City | 2.2 km |
| Sundial Square Apts Ii LIHTC | Rapid City | 2.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Rapid City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Driftwood Estates have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Driftwood Estates?
Residents report average rents near $270/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Driftwood Estates?
Contact the management office at 408 E Fairlane Dr in Rapid City. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.