Project 3 — Income-Restricted Housing in Lemmon, SD 57638
905 1st Ave W, Lemmon, SD 57638
1 unit
- Apply through Lemmon Housing & Redevelopment Commission
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Housing authority: (605) 374-5963Directions
How to apply
- Apply through Lemmon Housing & Redevelopment Commission. They run this development and take applications.
- Call the housing authority at (605) 374-5963.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
Lemmon
206 6th St E, Lemmon, SD 57638
0.3 mi away
43 units · 1–2 BR
- Apply through Lemmon Housing & Redevelopment Commission
- Residents waited about 5 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Live Center Residential
910 3rd Ave E, Lemmon, SD 57638
0.3 mi away
7 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Lemmon Prairie Pines Apts
509 6th Ave W, Lemmon, SD 57638
0.4 mi away
12 units · 1 BR
- 3 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Rents and income limits in 57638
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,010/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $40,400/yr
- Renters in 57638 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 34%
Income limits (2026)
Perkins County, SD area · median family income $90,000. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $19,850 | $33,100 | $52,950 |
| 2 | $22,700 | $37,800 | $60,500 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $42,550 | $68,050 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $47,250 | $75,600 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $51,050 | $81,650 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $54,850 | $87,700 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $58,600 | $93,750 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $62,400 | $99,800 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 57638 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $720 | $717 |
| 1 bedroom | $780 | $787 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $1,030 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,240 | $1,229 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,620 | $1,624 |
Wider area = Perkins County, SD. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,010 (57634) to $1,080 (57640).
Census figures for 57638 (2020–2024 average): median rent $663. Median household income $58,533. 21% of homes are rented. 34% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 24% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 57638's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 57638Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Project 3?
Apply through Lemmon Housing & Redevelopment Commission, which runs Project 3. Call (605) 374-5963. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.
Is Project 3 Section 8 housing?
Project 3 is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.
How many units are at Project 3?
Public records list 1 unit at Project 3 in Lemmon, SD 57638. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Project 3?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 57638 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Project 3?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Project 3 in Lemmon, SD 57638. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Lemmon, SD 57638?
Most income-restricted buildings in Lemmon, SD 57638 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $33,100, and $47,250 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($52,950 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Lemmon, SD 57638?
For many programs in Lemmon, SD 57638, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $33,100 a year for 1 person and $47,250 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $52,950 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Lemmon, SD 57638?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Lemmon, SD 57638, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Lemmon, SD 57638 is $1,010 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Project 3 take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Project 3 has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Lemmon, SD 57638 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Project 3.
Sources: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.