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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Pennington County, South Dakota
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Pennington County, South Dakota. Everything below is drawn from federal HUD datasets, with the source and refresh date for each one shown at the bottom of the page. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- Housing authority
- Pennington County Housing and Redevelopment Commission
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $1,430
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $50,650
- HUD-recorded properties
- 47
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Pennington County is administered by Pennington County Housing and Redevelopment Commission, (605) 394-5350. Housing authorities — not landlords, and not this website — decide who is eligible, run the waiting lists and issue vouchers.
HUD identifies this authority by the code SD045. It reports 1,499 Housing Choice Voucher units and 466 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Pennington County
Pennington County is in HUD’s Rapid City, SD HUD Metro FMR Area income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $101,300).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $35,500 |
| 2 people | $40,550 |
| 3 people | $45,600 |
| 4 people | $50,650 |
| 5 people | $54,750 |
| 6 people | $58,800 |
| 7 people | $62,850 |
| 8 people | $66,900 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,300 | $35,500 | $56,750 |
| 2 people | $24,350 | $40,550 | $64,850 |
| 3 people | $27,400 | $45,600 | $72,950 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $50,650 | $81,050 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $54,750 | $87,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $58,800 | $94,050 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $62,850 | $100,550 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $66,900 | $107,000 |
Voucher eligibility generally starts at the very low income (50%) limit (how income limits work).
FY2027 Fair Market Rents
HUD Fair Market Rents for the Rapid City, SD HUD Metro FMR Area area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $996 | $1,093 | $1,430 | $1,833 | $2,390 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $996 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $1,093 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,430 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,833 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,390 / month |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027. 91 FR 56156 (published 2026-09-01). Effective 2026-10-01 except areas where HUD received a valid reevaluation request. HUD area code METRO39660M39660. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Pennington County
HUD records 47 subsidised or tax-credit properties in this county. Each is listed below under the program that federal records actually associate it with. None of these listings means a unit is currently vacant or that applications are open.
HUD-Assisted Properties
Properties with an active HUD subsidy contract, such as Project-Based Section 8, Section 202 housing for the elderly, or Section 811 housing for people with disabilities.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEDAR RIDGE TOWNHOUSES | 4302 Cedar Ridge Pl, Rapid City 57702 | HUD-Assisted Property | 55 assisted | (605) 348-5656 |
| CENTENNIAL APTS | 4051 Parkview Dr, Rapid City 57701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 24 assisted | (605) 343-4550 |
| DENVER TERRACE APTS | 110 Denver St, Rapid City 57701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 34 assisted | (605) 394-3310 |
| DRIFTWOOD ESTATES | 408 E Fairlane Dr, Rapid City 57701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 52 assisted | (605) 348-7086 |
| GALAXY APARTMENTS | 1820 Galaxy Dr, Rapid City 57701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 19 assisted | (651) 645-7271 |
| HILLYO MANOR | 602 Main St, Hill City 57745 | HUD-Assisted Property | 24 assisted | (605) 394-5350 |
| I-90 PLEASANT HILL VILLAGE | 1720 N 7th St, Rapid City 57701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 34 assisted | (605) 341-2435 |
| INDIANA HOME | 232 E Indiana St, Rapid City 57701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 12 assisted | (605) 343-4581 |
| KNOLLWOOD TOWNHOUSES | 1721 N Maple Ave, Rapid City 57701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 69 assisted | (605) 341-4090 |
| LAKOTA COMMUNITY HOMES | 545 Wambli Dr, Rapid City 57701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 198 assisted | (605) 343-6836 |
| MAPLEWOOD ELDERLY | 5 E Knollwood Dr, Rapid City 57701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 50 assisted | (605) 348-2427 |
| MAPLEWOOD TOWNHOUSES | 5 E Knollwood Dr, Rapid City 57701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 50 assisted | (605) 348-2427 |
| Northern Heights Explorer | 906 Explorer St, Rapid City 57701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 96 assisted | (605) 348-1865 |
| PRAIRIES EDGE | 4000 Minnesota Pl, Rapid City 57701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 22 assisted | (605) 343-4550 |
| Sage Place at Rapid | 20 Surfwood Dr, Rapid City 57701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 84 assisted | (605) 342-3636 |
| SOUTH RIDGE HOMES | 1116 Fir Dr, Rapid City 57701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 19 assisted | (605) 343-3481 |
| St. Cloud | 1212 E Saint Cloud St, Rapid City 57701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 15 assisted | (605) 343-4550 |
| UPPER KNOLLWOOD TOWNHOUSES | 25 Knollwood Dr, Rapid City 57701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 38 assisted | (605) 341-4090 |
| WEST PARK | 1018 11th St, Rapid City 57701 | HUD-Assisted Property | 80 assisted | (605) 348-5005 |
| Whisper Rock 2 Apartments | 424 Neel St, Rapid City 57703 | HUD-Assisted Property | 4 assisted | (605) 791-5155 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
Public Housing Developments
Developments owned or operated by a public housing authority.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACKSON HEIGHTS/VALLEY V. | 1805 W Fulton St, Rapid City 57702 | Public Housing Development | 323 total | (605) 394-5350 |
| SHERIDAN/QUEEN HEIGHTS | 115 N Lacrosse St, Rapid City 57701 | Public Housing Development | 143 total | (605) 394-5350 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
LIHTC Affordable Properties
Properties financed with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. LIHTC is a financing program, not Section 8 — rent is restricted, but a tax-credit property is not required to accept Housing Choice Vouchers and may have its own separate waiting list.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAKER APTS | 617 CARDINAL DR, BOX ELDER 57719 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 7 assisted | — |
| BOULEVARD MANOR | 906 EXPLORER ST, RAPID CITY 57701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| CHURCHILL APTS & TOWNHOMES | 215 KINNEY AVE, RAPID CITY 57702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 50 assisted | — |
| CORNERSTONE APTS | 1220 E BLVD, RAPID CITY 57701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 24 assisted | — |
| DRIFTWOOD ESTATES | 420 E FAIRLANE DR, RAPID CITY 57701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 59 assisted | — |
| EAGLE RIDGE | 274 BALD EAGLE LN, RAPID CITY 57701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 96 assisted | — |
| EAGLE RIDGE II | 217 STUMER RD, RAPID CITY 57701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 60 assisted | — |
| ECHO GLEN APARTMENTS | 4243 WISCONSIN AVENUE, RAPID CITY 57702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 50 assisted | — |
| EDGEWOOD ESTATES | 831 KIMBERLY CIR, RAPID CITY 57701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| ESTES PARK | 1230 ESTES PARK CT, RAPID CITY 57701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 39 assisted | — |
| FOOTHILLS EAST APTS | 302 PARKER DR, BOX ELDER 57719 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 71 assisted | — |
| FOUNTAIN SPRINGS SENIOR APTS | 1900 HARMONY HEIGHTS LN, RAPID CITY 57702 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 50 assisted | — |
| KNOLLWOOD HEIGHTS APTS | 10 SURFWOOD DR, RAPID CITY 57701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 82 assisted | — |
| MEMORIAL PARK APTS | 420 PHILADELPHIA ST, RAPID CITY 57701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 61 assisted | — |
| MINNESOTA ESTATES | 801 E MINNESOTA ST, RAPID CITY 57701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| MINNESOTA ESTATES II | 817 E MINNESOTA ST, RAPID CITY 57701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| NORTHERN HEIGHTS – TC (RAPID CITY) | 908 EXPLORER ST, RAPID CITY 57701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 96 assisted | — |
| NORTHERN LIGHTS APARTMENTS | 815 NORTHERN LIGHTS BOULEVARD, BOX ELDER 57719 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 30 assisted | — |
| PARKER APTS | 305 PARKER DR, BOX ELDER 57719 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 6 assisted | — |
| PINE CREST VILLAGE | 702 ELDENE LN, RAPID CITY 57701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| RAPID CREEK APTS | 1100 ANAMOSA ST, RAPID CITY 57701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 54 assisted | — |
| SOUTH CREEK VILLAGE | 3150 OUTLOOK CIR, RAPID CITY 57701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 80 assisted | — |
| SUNDIAL SQUARE APTS I | 106 WATERLOO ST, RAPID CITY 57701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 21 assisted | — |
| SUNDIAL SQUARE APTS II | 102 WATERLOO ST, RAPID CITY 57701 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 42 assisted | — |
| WHISPER ROCK APARTMENTS | 4216 BERNIECE STREET, RAPID CITY 57703 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 62 assisted | — |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
How to apply
Contact the administering housing authority
Named above. Only they can tell you whether a waiting list is open.
Check the income limits
In the table above for your household size. Income is one factor, not the whole test.
Ask about local preferences
Many authorities prioritise applicants who live or work in the area, veterans, people with disabilities, or families experiencing homelessness.
Ask for the landlord list
Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before. It is usually free and rarely published online.
Where this information comes from
- HUD Public Housing Authorities · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 18 August 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research · source updated not published by the provider · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Developments · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 14 May 2025 · retrieved 22 September 2026
Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties (retrieved 22 September 2026).
These federal datasets do not show vacancies, waiting-list status or whether a landlord accepts vouchers (about our data).