Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission

This housing agency serves Watertown, South Dakota.

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Open Until Further Notice: Watertown Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Open Until Further Notice: Watertown Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission (WHRC) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open until further notice.Watertown, SD is about 100 miles north of Sioux Falls, SD.Please note: The current wait time for a voucher is approximately 10 months.There are two ways to apply:

  1. Visit the WHRC to pick up an application, located at 24 W Kemp Ave., Watertown, SD 57201, during normal office hours.
  2. Request to have an application mailed to you by calling 605-886-7731 during normal office hours.

Once the application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the address listed above. Be sure to include these documents with your application: birth certificates, and Social Security cards for all members of the household.The WHRC does have a preference for: elderly, disabled, victim of domestic violence, and working families.For more information, the WHRC can be reached by calling 605-886-7731 during normal office hours.

Open Until Further Notice: Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission Public Housing Waiting List

The Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission (WHRC) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals.The WHRC offers one Public Housing community with 85 units for families and senior/disabled individuals.There are two ways to apply:

  1. Visit the WHRC to pick up a pre-application, located at 24 W Kemp Ave., Watertown, SD 57201, during normal office hours.
  2. Request to have a pre-application mailed to you by calling (605) 886-2867 during normal office hours.
Once the pre-application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the address listed above. Be sure to include these documents with your application: Birth certificates, and Social Security Cards for all members of the household.The WHRC does have a preference for: elderly, disabled, victim of domestic violence, or working families.For more information, call the WHRC at (605) 886-2867 during normal office hours.

About The Agency

Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission provides affordable housing for up to 400 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

24 West Kemp Avenue, Watertown, SD

Visit Website(605) 886-7731

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How large is the Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission?

Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission serves 65 low-income households. The agency manages 315 Housing Choice Vouchers and 81 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 68 percent of households served by Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 90 percent of Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission households.

How many Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission residents are employed?

Working adults head 10 households and make up 16 percent of households served by Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission?

There are 46 female-headed renter households living in Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission housing. Households headed by females are 72% of those served by the Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission renters?

Black 1
Native American 5
White 57
Hispanic 1

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission?

There are 31 households headed by seniors served by the Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission. Senior households are 49% of households in Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission housing?

There are 20 persons with disabilities living in Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 32% of households served by the Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission?

The Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission is rated as a high performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission

6 1st St SW

6 1st St SW, Watertown, South Dakota 57201

payment Subsidized
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