The Homestead Public Housing Aberdeen, SD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Homestead is a Public Housing community in Aberdeen, SD with 100 units reporting 87% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $443/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 32 months.
100
total units
87%
occupancy
$443
avg resident rent
32 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2222 3rd Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,256/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,385/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 70% |
How to apply at The Homestead
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 2222 3rd Ave SE, Aberdeen; 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 (~$443/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Aberdeen
- Dakota Square PB Section 8
- The Sherman PB Section 8
- Fifth Avenue South Apts PB Section 8
- Acadia Creek Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8
- Bicentennial Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Carlyle Apts LIHTC
- Jackson Heights Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Central Villas LIHTCPB Section 8
- Mel Ros Village LIHTC
- Lawson View LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Wood Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Aberdeen | 0.8 km |
| Jordan Park Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Aberdeen | 1.1 km |
| Lawson View Townhomes PB Section 8 | Aberdeen | 1.1 km |
| Sunshine Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Aberdeen | 1.1 km |
| Sun Rise Apts PB Section 8 | Aberdeen | 1.4 km |
| J&o Apts LIHTC | Aberdeen | 1.7 km |
| Le Chateau Apts LIHTC | Aberdeen | 2.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Aberdeen
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Homestead have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at The Homestead?
Residents report average rents near $443/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 The Homestead?
Contact the management office at 2222 3rd Ave SE in Aberdeen. 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.