Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Watertown, SD
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Watertown with roughly 580 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $198 to $465 per month. Median reported wait: about 3 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Watertown
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Watertown
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown Housing Authority Public Housing | 85 | $465 | 3 mo |
| Jenkins Townview Apts PB Section 8 | 60 | $379 | — |
| Tower Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $339 | — |
| Tower of Watertown LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Colony West Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $371 | — |
| Sunchase Ii LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| Stone Bridge Apts PB Section 8 | 27 | $390 | — |
| Stonebridge Apts LIHTC | 27 | — | — |
| Colonial Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Cornell Apts I LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Cornell Apts Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Plum Creek Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Springwood LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Three Oaks Apts Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Eastwood Apartments §811 | 18 | $421 | — |
| Briar Creek Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Jefferson Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 14 | $198 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Watertown (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkins Townview Apts PB Section 8 | 60 | $379 | — |
| Tower Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $339 | — |
| Tower of Watertown LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Colony West Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $371 | — |
| Stone Bridge Apts PB Section 8 | 27 | $390 | — |
| Briar Creek Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Jefferson Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 14 | $198 | — |
Public housing developments in Watertown
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown Housing Authority Public Housing | 85 | $465 | 3 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Watertown
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunchase Ii LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| Stonebridge Apts LIHTC | 27 | — | — |
| Colonial Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Cornell Apts I LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Cornell Apts Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Plum Creek Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Springwood LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Three Oaks Apts Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Codington County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Codington County: studio $747, 1-BR $825, 2-BR $1,083, 3-BR $1,319, 4-BR $1,605.
Full FMR table for Codington County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Watertown
- 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
- Aberdeen, SD
- Mitchell, 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.