Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Aberdeen, SD
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Aberdeen with roughly 724 assisted units — including 13 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 12 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $302 to $443 per month. Median reported wait: about 32 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Aberdeen
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Aberdeen
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Homestead Public Housing | 100 | $443 | 32 mo |
| Dakota Square PB Section 8 | 55 | $374 | — |
| The Sherman PB Section 8 | 51 | $386 | — |
| Fifth Avenue South Apts PB Section 8 | 49 | $354 | — |
| Acadia Creek Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Bicentennial Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | $420 | — |
| Carlyle Apts LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Jackson Heights Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Central Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Mel Ros Village LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Lawson View LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Meadow Wood Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Jordan Park Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | $313 | — |
| Lawson View Townhomes PB Section 8 | 29 | $329 | — |
| Sunshine Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| J&o Apts LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
| Le Chateau Apts LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Sun Rise Apts PB Section 8 | 14 | $302 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Aberdeen (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Square PB Section 8 | 55 | $374 | — |
| The Sherman PB Section 8 | 51 | $386 | — |
| Fifth Avenue South Apts PB Section 8 | 49 | $354 | — |
| Acadia Creek Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Bicentennial Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | $420 | — |
| Jackson Heights Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Central Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Lawson View LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Meadow Wood Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Jordan Park Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | $313 | — |
| Lawson View Townhomes PB Section 8 | 29 | $329 | — |
| Sunshine Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Sun Rise Apts PB Section 8 | 14 | $302 | — |
Public housing developments in Aberdeen
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Homestead Public Housing | 100 | $443 | 32 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Aberdeen
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlyle Apts LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Mel Ros Village LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| J&o Apts LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
| Le Chateau Apts LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Brown County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Brown County: studio $652, 1-BR $708, 2-BR $929, 3-BR $1,168, 4-BR $1,477.
Full FMR table for Brown County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Aberdeen
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Rapid City, SD
- Mitchell, SD
- Watertown, SD
- Yankton, SD
- Brookings, SD
- Pierre, SD
- Vermillion, SD
- Spearfish, SD
- Brandon, SD
- Huron, SD
- Hot Springs, SD
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.