Where Can I Get Rent Assistance or Eviction Help in South Dakota?
This page lists places in South Dakota where renters can look for help. It covers legal aid, the court self-help site, the 211 helpline, and rent and deposit programs.
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East River Legal Services helps tenants with evictions, repairs, non-renewal of lease, and ending a lease. To qualify, you must live in one of the South Dakota counties listed on its site. Call 1-800-952-3015 or use the Apply for Services link on its site.
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Dakota Plains Legal Services gives free legal help to low-income people, older Americans, and veterans. Clients who qualify may get help with housing problems. To get help, fill out its online application or contact an office. Its Administrative Office number is 605-856-4444.
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The South Dakota court system has a Self Help site with court steps for evictions and housing law. It says South Dakota has legal assistance available for free or lower cost to those in need. It also runs a Legal Form Help Line at 1-855-784-0004 for questions about court forms. The line cannot give legal advice.
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The Helpline Center runs 211, a non-emergency helpline that connects people with community and government services, such as financial help. You can call, text, or email 211, and specialists are there 24/7. South Dakota Housing says 211 gives free, confidential help and can connect you with local housing authorities.
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South Dakota Housing lists a Housing Choice Voucher, a federal program that may pay part of your rent. You must meet income guidelines. Apply through your local housing authority, and not every county has one. SD Housing does not process most rental assistance (money to help pay rent) applications itself. Its phone is 605-773-3181.
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The Security Deposit Assistance Program gives money to help renters who qualify pay a security deposit. It may not be more than one month's rent. You cannot apply to SD Housing directly. Contact a participating local agency in your area. Help goes first come, first served to low-income families.
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If you are homeless or at risk of homelessness, South Dakota Housing says its Coordinated Entry System can help. It assesses your needs. It connects you to services through local providers. SD Housing's phone is 605-773-3181.
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