Watertown Housing Authority Public Housing Watertown, SD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Watertown Housing Authority is a Public Housing community in Watertown, SD with 85 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $465/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 3 months.
85
total units
98%
occupancy
$465
avg resident rent
3 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 1st St SW, Watertown, SD 57201 Map → |
| Average household income | $23,174/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,143/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 60% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 87% |
| One-bedroom share | 70% |
How to apply at Watertown Housing Authority
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 6 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 (~$465/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Watertown
- Jenkins Townview Apts PB Section 8
- Tower Apartments PB Section 8
- Tower of Watertown LIHTCPB Section 8
- Colony West Apartments PB Section 8
- Sunchase Ii LIHTC
- 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 |
← All subsidized housing in Watertown
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Watertown Housing Authority 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 Watertown Housing Authority?
Residents report average rents near $465/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 Watertown Housing Authority?
Contact the management office at 6 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.