For Immediate Release: May 9, 2012

For More Information Contact:  Mark Lauseng, Executive Director, 773-3181

SDHDA Opens Second Application Round for HOME Program Funding

South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) is inviting developers to submit applications for its second round of funding for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. The HOME program provides funds to developers and/or owners for acquisition, new construction, and rehabilitation of affordable housing.

An initial application round was held in February with six applications receiving HOME funds. SDHDA will have $2,370,000 available during the second application cycle, of which $450,000 is designated as CHDO set-aside. Applications must be received by July 31, 2012, at 5:00 pm (CST). The HOME Program Allocation Plan and application form can be found on SDHDA’s website at www.sdhda.org. Call Joanne Heckenlaible at 605.773.5159 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your HOME questions.

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South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) is an independent, quasi-public agency that finances and develops affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate-income residents throughout South Dakota. SDHDA is totally self-supporting and receives no tax money, appropriations or other funding from the State. SDHDA does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin. For more information, visit www.sdhda.org. The South Dakota Housing Development Authority…Building a Better Quality of Life.

For Immediate Release April 30, 2011

For More Information Contact: Mark Lauseng, Executive Director, 773-3181

SDHDA Awards $5.5 Million in Housing Development and Rehabilitation Funding

HUD AWARDS $441,000 FOR NEW LOCAL HOMELESS PROGRAMS IN SOUTH DAKOTA

Notice of 15 Day Comment Period Consolidated Plan Accomplishments

Public comments are being taken on the 2011 Consolidated Plan Annual Performance Report (ConPlan APR)

The public is invited to view and provide comments regarding the Drafts Substantial Amendments to both the 2011 and 2012 Consolidated Housing and Community Development (Consolidated Plan) Plan Updates.