To apply for HOME funds applicants must complete the  HOME-HTC Application and supporting documents, which must be received by the SDHDA office in Pierre by 5 p.m. CT on the last working day of February for the annual application round. Electronic Submission of an application will not be accepted. SDHDA may hold additional application rounds if available funds remain. HOME funds are reserved, awarded, or distributed in a process which complies with the needs and priorities outlined in the  Consolidated Plan. Quality and feasibility of a proposed project is also taken into account.

Requests for HOME funds are considered in a three-stage process:  Application Stage, Reservation Stage, and Commitment Stage.  No construction or acquisition or rehabilitation activities may begin until the process is fully complete and a start order has been issued by SDHDA.

Prior to a commitment of HOME funds, the environmental effects of each activity carried out with HOME funds must be assessed in accordance with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and the related authorities listed in HUD's implementing regulations at 24 CFR Parts 50 and 58.

The environmental review is conducted by SDHDA and involves the following, as applicable:

1. Completing the appropriate level of environmental review.
2. Publishing required public notices.
3. Submitting to HUD a Request for Release of Funds and Certification.
4. Receiving from HUD approval of the Request for Release of Funds and Certification.

Projects receiving HOME funds are subject to compliance requirements.  Please review the  HOME Compliance Manual for additional information.

Call or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Housing Development Officer, with your HOME questions.
Phone: (605) 773-5159