Lakota Community Homes PB Section 8 Rapid City, SD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lakota Community Homes is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Rapid City, SD with 198 units reporting 72% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $385/month on average.
198
total units
72%
occupancy
$385
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 545 Wambli Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,296/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,480/yr |
| People per unit | 3 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
How to apply at Lakota Community Homes
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 545 Wambli 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 (~$385/mo average here).
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- Sheridan/queen Heights Public Housing
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- 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
- Whisper Rock Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rapid City | 1.1 km |
| Northern Heights PB Section 8 | Rapid City | 1.1 km |
| Boulevard Manor LIHTC | Rapid City | 1.1 km |
| Northern Heights Explorer PB Section 8 | Rapid City | 1.1 km |
| Discovery Village Apartments LIHTC | Rapid City | 1.1 km |
| I-90 Pleasant Hill Village PB Section 8 | Rapid City | 1.1 km |
| Galaxy Apartments §811 | Rapid City | 1.1 km |
| Fountain Springs Senior Apts LIHTC | Rapid City | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lakota Community Homes have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Lakota Community Homes?
Residents report average rents near $385/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 Lakota Community Homes?
Contact the management office at 545 Wambli 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.