James Valley Apts — Income-Restricted Housing in Menno, SD 57045

314 S Pearl St, Menno, SD 57045

USDA rural

24 units · 1 BR

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How to apply

  1. Find contact info on USDA's Multifamily Housing programs page.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
1966
Bedrooms
24 1 bedroom
USDA rental assistance
16 units (tenant pays about 30% of income)

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Rents and income limits in 57045

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,050/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$42,000/yr
Renters in 57045 paying 30% or more of income on rent
13%

Income limits (2026)

Hutchinson County, SD area · median family income $105,600. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$22,200$37,000$59,150
2$25,400$42,250$67,600
3$28,550$47,550$76,050
4$33,000$52,800$84,500
5$38,680$57,050$91,300
6$44,360$61,250$98,050
7$50,040$65,500$104,800
8$55,720$69,700$111,550

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.

Size57045Wider area
Studio$780$706
1 bedroom$890$775
2 bedrooms$1,050$1,014
3 bedrooms$1,430$1,328
4 bedrooms$1,750$1,333

Wider area = Hutchinson County, SD. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,020 (57052) to $1,070 (57040).

Census figures for 57045 (2020–2024 average): median rent $506. Median household income $76,042. 20% of homes are rented. 13% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 4% 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 57045's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 57045

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to James Valley Apts?

No phone is listed for James Valley Apts. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.

Is James Valley Apts Section 8 housing?

James Valley Apts is listed as income-restricted housing in Menno, SD 57045 (usda). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.

How many units are at James Valley Apts?

Public records list 24 units at James Valley Apts in Menno, SD 57045. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near James Valley Apts?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 57045 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 James Valley Apts?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at James Valley Apts in Menno, SD 57045. 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 Menno, SD 57045?

Most income-restricted buildings in Menno, SD 57045 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 $37,000, and $52,800 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($59,150 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 Menno, SD 57045?

For many programs in Menno, SD 57045, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $37,000 a year for 1 person and $52,800 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $59,150 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 Menno, SD 57045?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Menno, SD 57045, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Menno, SD 57045 is $1,050 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 James Valley Apts take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that James Valley Apts has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Menno, SD 57045 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call James Valley Apts.

Sources: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, 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.