How many low income apartments are in Harrisburg, SD?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in Harrisburg with approximately 190 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Harrisburg?

Most assisted households in Harrisburg pay roughly 30% of adjusted income toward rent under federal programs.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Harrisburg?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Harrisburg?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Lincoln County: about $986/mo for one-bedroom and $1,156/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Harrisburg, SD

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Harrisburg with roughly 190 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.

assisted properties

190

subsidized units

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typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Harrisburg

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Harrisburg

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Drexel Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
South Cliff Falls Apts & Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	44	—	—
Hunter's Gate LIHTC	30	—	—
Hunter's Gate Townhomes Phase I LIHTC	30	—	—
Hunters Gate Townhomes I LIHTCPB Section 8	30	—	—
Harrisburg Apts LIHTC	8	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Harrisburg (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
Drexel Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
South Cliff Falls Apts & Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	44	—	—
Hunters Gate Townhomes I LIHTCPB Section 8	30	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Harrisburg

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
Hunter's Gate LIHTC	30	—	—
Hunter's Gate Townhomes Phase I LIHTC	30	—	—
Harrisburg Apts LIHTC	8	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Lincoln County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lincoln County: studio $865, 1-BR $986, 2-BR $1,156, 3-BR $1,586, 4-BR $1,939.

Full FMR table for Lincoln County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Harrisburg

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.