Northern Heights PB Section 8 Rapid City, SD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Northern Heights is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Rapid City, SD with 50 units reporting 84% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $193/month on average.
50
total units
84%
occupancy
$193
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 906 Explorer St, Rapid City, SD 57701 Map → |
| Average household income | $7,617/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,746/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 29% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Northern Heights
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 906 Explorer St, 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 (~$193/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Rapid City
- Jackson Heights/valley V. Public Housing
- Lakota Community Homes PB Section 8
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Park Apts LIHTC | Rapid City | 1.4 km |
| Denver Terrace Apts PB Section 8 | Rapid City | 1.4 km |
| Maplewood Elderly PB Section 8 | Rapid City | 1.7 km |
| Maplewood Townhouses PB Section 8 | Rapid City | 1.7 km |
| Upper Knollwood Townhouses PB Section 8 | Rapid City | 1.7 km |
| Fountain Springs Senior Apts LIHTC | Rapid City | 2 km |
| Cornerstone Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rapid City | 2.4 km |
| Sundial Square Apts Ii LIHTC | Rapid City | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Rapid City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Northern Heights 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 Northern Heights?
Residents report average rents near $193/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 Northern Heights?
Contact the management office at 906 Explorer St 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.