Tower Apartments PB Section 8 Watertown, SD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Tower Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Watertown, SD with 50 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $339/month on average.
50
total units
94%
occupancy
$339
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 1st St SW, Watertown, SD 57201 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,584/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,012/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 31% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Tower Apartments
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 17 1st St SW, Watertown; 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 (~$339/mo average here).
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- Stone Bridge Apts PB Section 8
- Stonebridge Apts LIHTC
- Colonial Apts LIHTC
- Cornell Apts I LIHTC
- Cornell Apts Ii LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Three Oaks Apts Ii LIHTC | Watertown | 1.7 km |
| Jefferson Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Watertown | 2 km |
| Plum Creek Apts LIHTC | Watertown | 2.5 km |
| Springwood LIHTC | Watertown | 2.8 km |
| Briar Creek Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Watertown | 3.4 km |
| Eastwood Apartments §811 | Watertown | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Tower Apartments 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 Tower Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $339/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 Tower Apartments?
Contact the management office at 17 1st St SW in Watertown. 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.