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Yankton Housing & Redevelopment Commission

Name: Yankton Housing & Redevelopment Commission
Address: 416 Walnut St, Yankton, SD, 57078, US
Telephone: 6056685256

416 Walnut St, Yankton, SD, 57078

Information verified July 29, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 5 hr ago

About This Property

Yankton Housing & Redevelopment Commission operates 160 public housing units in Yankton, South Dakota. The housing authority currently has closed waitlists for both public housing and Section 8 assistance programs. Interested applicants can contact the authority directly for information about future availability and application procedures.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Closed

The Public Housing waitlist for Colonial Square Apartments, managed by Yankton Housing & Redevelopment Commission, was last verified as closed on April 1, 2026.

Last verified April 1, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Open

Opened June 27, 2021

Apply: Multiple

Preferences include living in substandard housing/homeless, paying over 50% of income toward rent/utilities, gainfully employed, victim of domestic violence, or head of household disabled/handicapped; priority is given to preference applicants. The waiting list is approximately 12 months long, targeting households at 30% of the area median income.

Last verified February 17, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated July 29, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

160

Fair Market Rent - Yankton County, SD

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$613
1 Bedroom	$734
2 Bedroom	$905
3 Bedroom	$1,275
4 Bedroom	$1,536

Income Limits - Yankton County, SD

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $15,150
Very Low (50%): $25,200
Low (80%): $40,350

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $17,420
Very Low (50%): $28,800
Low (80%): $46,100

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $32,400
Low (80%): $51,850

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $36,000
Low (80%): $57,600

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $38,900
Low (80%): $62,250

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $41,800
Low (80%): $66,850

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $44,650
Low (80%): $71,450

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $47,550
Low (80%): $76,050

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$15,150	$25,200	$40,350
2 Persons	$17,420	$28,800	$46,100
3 Persons	$21,960	$32,400	$51,850
4 Persons	$26,500	$36,000	$57,600
5 Persons	$31,040	$38,900	$62,250
6 Persons	$35,580	$41,800	$66,850
7 Persons	$40,120	$44,650	$71,450
8 Persons	$44,660	$47,550	$76,050

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Yankton, SD?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Yankton County, SD is: $613 (Studio), $734 (1BR), $905 (2BR), $1275 (3BR), $1536 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Yankton Housing & Redevelopment Commission is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Yankton Housing & Redevelopment Commission have?+

Yankton Housing & Redevelopment Commission has a total of 160 housing units.

Is there a waitlist for Yankton Housing & Redevelopment Commission?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Closed. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Open. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Yankton County, SD?+

For a 4-person household in Yankton County, SD, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $36,000, Low Income (80% AMI): $57,600. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

How do I apply for housing at Yankton Housing & Redevelopment Commission?+

Yankton Housing & Redevelopment Commission is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 6056685256, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

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