How many housing & financial resources are in South Dakota?

Women's Corner tracks 17 housing & financial resources for women in South Dakota.

Are housing & financial resources in South Dakota free?

17 of the 17 listed housing & financial resources in South Dakota are explicitly free or low-cost.

Which cities in South Dakota have housing & financial resources?

Listings span cities including Pierre, Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Watertown.

What are some examples of housing & financial resources in South Dakota?

Featured entries include SD Housing Development Authority, Inter-Lakes Community Action — Sioux Falls, Western SD Community Action — Rapid City, Sioux Falls Housing and Redevelopment Commission, Pennington County Housing Authority.

Do these listings include phone numbers?

9 of 17 South Dakota housing & financial listings include phone numbers.

How long is the Section 8 waitlist?

It varies wildly — a few months in smaller markets, 5+ years in cities like LA, NYC, and DC. Apply to multiple Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) in your region. PHAs give preference to families with children, domestic violence survivors, veterans, and homeless applicants — make sure you check every preference box you qualify for.

211 is a free, 24/7 nationwide referral line run by United Way. Call or text 211 to reach a live specialist who connects you to local rent assistance, utility help, food, childcare, transportation, and emergency funds. They know the small local funds Google won't show you. Always start here in a financial emergency.

Can I get TANF as a single mother?

Yes — TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) is the main cash assistance program for low-income parents with minor children. Apply through your state's Department of Human/Social Services. Benefits, time limits, and work requirements vary by state. You can receive TANF and SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, and childcare assistance simultaneously.

What if I'm being evicted?

Call 211 and your local legal aid office the same day you're served — most states have Emergency Rental Assistance programs through the LIHEAP/ERA pipeline that can pay back rent. You have the right to a court hearing before eviction — don't move out before the hearing. DV survivors have additional protections under VAWA that block eviction based on the abuse.

Best Housing & Financial in South Dakota — 17 resources

About Housing & Financial for Women

Housing and financial assistance for women combines federal programs (HUD, TANF, SNAP, LIHEAP) with state and local efforts. Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and public housing are administered by local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), with VAWA giving survivors of domestic violence priority and emergency transfer rights. Emergency shelter and rapid rehousing run through HUD's Continuum of Care and Coordinated Entry. Mothers with custodial children typically qualify for TANF cash assistance and family-priority housing. Community action agencies and 211 lines coordinate utility help, emergency funds, and rent assistance. This directory covers PHAs, shelter systems, 211 referral lines, and community action agencies.

Housing & Financial in South Dakota

South Dakota circuit courts hear family matters in each of its seven judicial circuits. The Division of Child Support operates under DSS. Sioux Falls and Rapid City are the largest cities. Dakota Plains Legal Services, East River Legal Services, and the South Dakota Coalition Ending Domestic and Sexual Violence provide statewide civil legal aid and safety services for women.

17 Resources

1. SD Housing Development Authority — Free

Affordable housing programs, rental assistance, and homebuyer resources for SD women in Pierre. Programs include rental assistance, utility help, transitional housing, and financial coaching. Bring photo ID, proof of income, lease or utility bills, and any eviction notices when applying. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

605-773-3181 · 3060 E Elizabeth St, Pierre, SD 57501 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

2. Inter-Lakes Community Action — Sioux Falls — Free

Emergency rental and utility assistance, weatherization, and housing support for women and families in financial need in Sioux Falls. Programs include rental assistance, utility help, transitional housing, and financial coaching. Bring photo ID, proof of income, lease or utility bills, and any eviction notices when applying. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

605-334-2808 · 2300 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

3. Western SD Community Action — Rapid City — Free

Rental assistance, emergency housing, and financial support in western SD for women and families in financial need in Rapid City. Programs include rental assistance, utility help, transitional housing, and financial coaching. Bring photo ID, proof of income, lease or utility bills, and any eviction notices when applying. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

605-348-1460 · 1844 Lombardy Dr, Rapid City, SD 57703 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

4. Sioux Falls Housing and Redevelopment Commission — Free

Public housing and Section 8 vouchers for women and families in financial need in Sioux Falls. Programs include rental assistance, utility help, transitional housing, and financial coaching. Bring photo ID, proof of income, lease or utility bills, and any eviction notices when applying. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

605-332-0704 · 200 N Phillips Ave Suite 100, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

5. Pennington County Housing Authority — Free

Public housing and rental assistance programs for women in the Rapid City area. Programs include rental assistance, utility help, transitional housing, and financial coaching. Bring photo ID, proof of income, lease or utility bills, and any eviction notices when applying. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

605-394-5280 · 710 Mountain View Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

6. SD Department of Social Services — TANF/Cash Assistance — Free

Temporary cash assistance for families in need through TANF and emergency assistance for women and families in financial need in Pierre. Programs include rental assistance, utility help, transitional housing, and financial coaching. Bring photo ID, proof of income, lease or utility bills, and any eviction notices when applying. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

605-773-3165 · 700 Governors Dr, Pierre, SD 57501 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

7. Habitat for Humanity — Sioux Falls — Free

Affordable homeownership opportunities for qualifying low-income women and families in Sioux Falls. Programs include rental assistance, utility help, transitional housing, and financial coaching. Bring photo ID, proof of income, lease or utility bills, and any eviction notices when applying. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

605-332-5962 · 401 E 8th St Suite 100, Sioux Falls, SD 57103 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

8. Northeast SD Community Action — Watertown — Free

Energy assistance, weatherization, and emergency financial support in northeast SD for women and families in financial need in Watertown. Programs include rental assistance, utility help, transitional housing, and financial coaching. Bring photo ID, proof of income, lease or utility bills, and any eviction notices when applying. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

605-886-3132 · 102 5th Ave SW, Watertown, SD 57201 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

9. LIHEAP — SD Low Income Energy Assistance — Free

Federal program helping low-income women pay heating and cooling bills in Pierre. Programs include rental assistance, utility help, transitional housing, and financial coaching. Bring photo ID, proof of income, lease or utility bills, and any eviction notices when applying. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

605-773-3165 · 700 Governors Dr, Pierre, SD 57501 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

10. HUD.gov — Find Local Office — Free

Federal housing assistance hub. Section 8, public housing, homeless services, and HUD office locator for every state for women and families in financial need. Programs include rental assistance, utility help, transitional housing, and financial coaching. Available online 24/7 at hud.gov with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

11. HUD Homeless Resources — Free

Federal homeless assistance programs and Continuum of Care contacts in every community for women and families in financial need. Programs include rental assistance, utility help, transitional housing, and financial coaching. Available online 24/7 at hud.gov with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. LIHEAP — Energy Assistance — Free

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program — help with heating, cooling, and weatherization in every state for women and families in financial need. Programs include rental assistance, utility help, transitional housing, and financial coaching. Available online 24/7 at acf.hhs.gov with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

13. Salvation Army — Find Help — Free

Emergency shelter, rent assistance, food, utilities, and transitional housing in nearly every US community for women and families in financial need. Programs include rental assistance, utility help, transitional housing, and financial coaching. Available online 24/7 at salvationarmyusa.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

14. Catholic Charities USA — Free

Emergency assistance, housing, food, and family support — local agency in nearly every diocese nationwide for women and families in financial need. Programs include rental assistance, utility help, transitional housing, and financial coaching. Available online 24/7 at catholiccharitiesusa.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

15. United Way Worldwide — Free

Local United Ways provide housing assistance, food, financial coaching and 211 referrals for women and families in financial need. Programs include rental assistance, utility help, transitional housing, and financial coaching. Available online 24/7 at unitedway.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

16. Habitat for Humanity — Free

Affordable homeownership opportunities for working families in every state for women and families in financial need. Programs include rental assistance, utility help, transitional housing, and financial coaching. Available online 24/7 at habitat.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

17. Family Promise — Free

National network helping homeless families achieve sustainable independence through community-based programs for women and families in financial need. Programs include rental assistance, utility help, transitional housing, and financial coaching. Available online 24/7 at familypromise.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many housing & financial resources are in South Dakota?: Women's Corner tracks 17 housing & financial resources for women in South Dakota.
Are housing & financial resources in South Dakota free?: 17 of the 17 listed housing & financial resources in South Dakota are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in South Dakota have housing & financial resources?: Listings span cities including Pierre, Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Watertown.
What are some examples of housing & financial resources in South Dakota?: Featured entries include SD Housing Development Authority, Inter-Lakes Community Action — Sioux Falls, Western SD Community Action — Rapid City, Sioux Falls Housing and Redevelopment Commission, Pennington County Housing Authority.
Do these listings include phone numbers?: 9 of 17 South Dakota housing & financial listings include phone numbers.
How long is the Section 8 waitlist?: It varies wildly — a few months in smaller markets, 5+ years in cities like LA, NYC, and DC. Apply to multiple Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) in your region. PHAs give preference to families with children, domestic violence survivors, veterans, and homeless applicants — make sure you check every preference box you qualify for.
What does 211 do?: 211 is a free, 24/7 nationwide referral line run by United Way. Call or text 211 to reach a live specialist who connects you to local rent assistance, utility help, food, childcare, transportation, and emergency funds. They know the small local funds Google won't show you. Always start here in a financial emergency.
Can I get TANF as a single mother?: Yes — TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) is the main cash assistance program for low-income parents with minor children. Apply through your state's Department of Human/Social Services. Benefits, time limits, and work requirements vary by state. You can receive TANF and SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, and childcare assistance simultaneously.
What if I'm being evicted?: Call 211 and your local legal aid office the same day you're served — most states have Emergency Rental Assistance programs through the LIHEAP/ERA pipeline that can pay back rent. You have the right to a court hearing before eviction — don't move out before the hearing. DV survivors have additional protections under VAWA that block eviction based on the abuse.