Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Sioux Falls, SD
There are 135 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Sioux Falls with roughly 5,280 assisted units — including 57 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 106 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $232 to $459 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Sioux Falls
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Sioux Falls
Section 8 apartments in Sioux Falls (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier Apartments PB Section 8 | 144 | $315 | — |
| Meadowland Apts - Sf PB Section 8 | 120 | $241 | — |
| Country Meadows I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 99 | — | — |
| Northern Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Tower of David Apts PB Section 8 | 80 | $379 | — |
| Western Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 79 | $375 | — |
| Falls Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Pettigrew Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | — | — |
| Brooks Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Chasing Willows Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Falls Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Arbor Ridge Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Bristol Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Spring Hill Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $328 | — |
| Ellis Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Sioux Falls
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls Public Housing | 24 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Sioux Falls
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowland Apartments LIHTC | 119 | — | — |
| Heritage Apts LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Rose Crest Townhomes LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Citi-westport Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Brennan Hills Townhomes LIHTC | 62 | — | — |
| Horizon Place Apartments LIHTC | 62 | — | — |
| Vineyard Heights Apartments LIHTC | 62 | — | — |
| Arbor Ridge Senior Apartments Ii LIHTC | 61 | — | — |
| North Ridge Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Stoney Creek Townhomes LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Southridge LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| Citi-crestview Apts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Williamsburg Townhomes Phase I LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Northern Heights Development LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Ashbury Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Minnehaha County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Minnehaha County: studio $865, 1-BR $986, 2-BR $1,156, 3-BR $1,586, 4-BR $1,939.
Full FMR table for Minnehaha County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Sioux Falls
- 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
- Brandon, SD
- Rapid City, SD
- Aberdeen, SD
- Mitchell, SD
- Watertown, SD
- Yankton, SD
- Brookings, SD
- Pierre, SD
- Vermillion, SD
- Spearfish, 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.