Recently the HOME Coalition released the Building HOME: The HOME Investment Partnerships Program's Impact on America's Families and Communities. The report is available here. This first-of-its-kind report analyzes the program’s economic impact in all 50 states and features over 100 HOME Success Stories from communities across the nation. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides annual funding to participating jurisdictions (SDHDA) to develop…

“Friend of Housing” Award Goes to Elsie Meeks South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) awarded Elsie Meeks with the “Friend of Housing” award during SDHDA’s 25th Annual Housing Conference held recently in Pierre. Ms. Meeks was honored for her dedication and contribution to affordable housing in South Dakota. She has used innovation and determination to ensure that all South Dakotans…

Janell Harvey Receives the Elmer D. Whitepipe Award of Excellence South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) is pleased to announce Janell Harvey as the recipient of the annual Elmer D. Whitepipe Award of Excellence during SDHDA’s 25th Annual Housing Conference held recently in Pierre. Ms. Harvey was honored for her outstanding dedication and commitment to affordable rental housing in South…

BUSINESS ANALYST SOUTH DAKOTA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DESCRIPTION:  Primarily responsible for research and data analysis for purposes of strategic planning, resource allocation, project implementation, and program administration.  South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) is developing a geographic information system (GIS) based inventory of housing units and services, in addition to other duties, this position will be responsible for working with…

The South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) is pleased to announce the seven top Loan Officers for SDHDA First-time Homebuyer loans.  Pictured are Ryan Spellerberg, Melanie Hodorff, Connie Bridges, Lori Norby, Valerie Engels, Jeremy Huber. Not pictured Ben Nelson.The top SDHDA Loan Officers of 2015 are: Ryan Spellerberg, First Premier Bank, Sioux Falls, Area 1; Melanie Hodorff, Great Western Bank,…

Request for Proposals for the 2015 Continuum of Care Competition PIERRE, S.D. –   South Dakota Housing for the Homeless Consortium is currently soliciting pre-applications for permanent supportive housing projects for homeless individuals and families.  Eligible projects include: New permanent supportive housing projects where all beds will be dedicated for use by chronically homeless individuals and families; New rapid re-housing projects…

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) is inviting interested parties to submit applications for funding from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. The Neighborhood Stabilization Program, authorized under Title III of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, provides financing to acquire and redevelop foreclosed, abandoned, blighted or vacant properties. SDHDA has $500,000 available for allocation. The Neighborhood…

PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Dennis Daugaard has appointed Rick Hohn to the South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) Board of Commissioners.  Hohn is the business manager for the Watertown School District. His education includes three Associates of Applied Science degrees in Business Management, Accounting and Retail Sales from University of South Dakota at Springfield and a Bachelor of Science degree…

PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Dennis Daugaard has appointed Rick Hohn to the South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) Board of Commissioners.  Hohn is the business manager for the Watertown School District. His education includes three Associates of Applied Science degrees in Business Management, Accounting and Retail Sales from University of South Dakota at Springfield and a Bachelor of Science degree…

PIERRE, S.D. – Due to the demand for housing in South Dakota the South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) introduced a new program to financially assist repeat homebuyers statewide. The Repeat Homebuyer Loan Program provides downpayment and closing cost assistance with competitive interest rates for those purchasing homes beyond their first time. The Repeat Homebuyer Loan Program offers affordable interest…