Advantages
The Governor's House
House Price $33,000* plus excise and sales tax. |
In 1996, the Governor’s House program was created as a way to provide reasonably sized, affordable homes to income-qualified individuals and families.
More than 1,667 Governor's Houses have been sold to elderly, persons with disabilities, and income-qualified families in South Dakota. These South Dakota residents have a quality, low-cost, low-maintenance, energy efficient place to call home.
The benefits to South Dakota do not stop there, however. These new homes, many in small communities which had not seen newly constructed modest homes for years, account for jobs and dollars in the local economy through the sale of lots, foundation and concrete work, sale of appliances, and sale and installation of flooring.
The program has also benefited many inmates who have obtained life skills to better prepare them for life on the "outside."
The Governor's House Daycare Program has also relieved problems in almost 71 communities enabling families to access daycare alternatives they so desperately need to continue to work and live in the community of their choice.
Communities have also benefited. The Governor's House has helped increase the tax base and has given communities new homes from which to build better neighborhoods and needed daycares to care for their children.
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Advantages
Provides reasonably sized, affordable, energy efficient homes requiring less maintenance. Allows individuals to live independently. These homes may be placed individually or in groupings to provide a community environment.
Qualifications
- Household income cannot exceed $33,900 for couples or individuals and $39,550 for families of three or more*.
- For families and individuals under the age of 62, net worth must be less than $90,000 and less than $70,000 in liquid assets. For families and individuals age 62 and older, net worth must be less than $175,000 and less than $100,000 in liquid assets.
- The house must be used as the homebuyer's only residence.
- The house must be placed within South Dakota and be owned by the individual(s) living in the home.
- *Effective February 22, 2008
House Features
- 24' x 42' home
- 2" X 6" exterior wall construction with R-19 insulation.
- Vinyl lap siding
- Vinyl windows with insulated glass.
- Oak kitchen & bath cabinets and oak finished
trim and doors. - Choice of an electric forced air or gas forced
air furnace. - Electric hot water heater.
- 1/2" sheetrock on all interior walls; 5/8" sheetrock
on ceilings. - All walls are taped, textured and painted.
- Laminated Asphalt Shingles
Color: Weathered Wood,
Warranty: 30 year limited
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House Price
(Includes Delivery and Placement)
$33,000*, plus excise and sales tax.
Homebuyer's Responsibilities
(SDHDA will provide technical assistance for setup of home.)
- Provide the lot.
- Purchase the building permit.
- Provide the foundation.
- Utility hookups and fees.
- Floor coverings and appliances.
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*Subject to change.
