Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Yankton, SD
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Yankton with roughly 570 assisted units — including 13 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $189 to $390 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Yankton
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Yankton
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Ridge PB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Orchard Square PB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Midwest LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Walnut Hill Apartments PB Section 8 | 44 | $300 | — |
| Apple Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
| Colonial Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | $189 | — |
| Marne Creek Ltd PB Section 8 | 40 | $390 | — |
| Sir Charles LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | $309 | — |
| Village Green PB Section 8 | 32 | $338 | — |
| Sutton Place Ii LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Yankton Heights Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Sutton Place I LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
| East Meadows PB Section 8 | 24 | $373 | — |
| Memory Lane LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Valley Park PB Section 8 | 18 | $319 | — |
| Whiting Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 17 | $377 | — |
| Ability Building Services Inc. PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yankton Heights Ii Apartments LIHTC§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Yankton (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Ridge PB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Orchard Square PB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Walnut Hill Apartments PB Section 8 | 44 | $300 | — |
| Apple Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
| Colonial Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | $189 | — |
| Marne Creek Ltd PB Section 8 | 40 | $390 | — |
| Sir Charles LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | $309 | — |
| Village Green PB Section 8 | 32 | $338 | — |
| Yankton Heights Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| East Meadows PB Section 8 | 24 | $373 | — |
| Valley Park PB Section 8 | 18 | $319 | — |
| Whiting Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 17 | $377 | — |
| Ability Building Services Inc. PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Yankton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Sutton Place Ii LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Sutton Place I LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
| Memory Lane LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Yankton Heights Ii Apartments LIHTC§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Yankton County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Yankton County: studio $641, 1-BR $811, 2-BR $929, 3-BR $1,292, 4-BR $1,438.
Full FMR table for Yankton County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Yankton
- 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
- Watertown, 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.