Wessington Springs Public Housing Wessington Springs, SD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Wessington Springs is a Public Housing community in Wessington Springs, SD with 20 units reporting 80% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $440/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 1 months.
20
total units
80%
occupancy
$440
avg resident rent
1 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 519 College Ave N, Wessington Springs, SD 57382 Map → |
| Average household income | $26,710/yr |
| Average personal income | $23,742/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 38% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 88% |
How to apply at Wessington Springs
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 519 College Ave N, Wessington Springs; 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 (~$440/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Wessington Springs 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 Wessington Springs?
Residents report average rents near $440/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 Wessington Springs?
Contact the management office at 519 College Ave N in Wessington Springs. 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.