Program History

In 1995, the Governor’s House program was created as a way to provide reasonably sized, affordable homes to income-qualified individuals and families.

More than 1,400 Governor's Houses have been sold to elderly, persons with disabilities, and income-qualified families in South Dakota. That means more than 1,400 South Dakota households will have a quality, low-cost, low-maintenance, energy efficient place to call home.

The benefits to South Dakota do not stop there, however. These new homes, many in small communities which had not seen newly constructed modest homes for years, account for jobs and dollars in the local economy through the sale of lots, foundation and concrete work, sale of appliances, and sale and installation of flooring.

For More Information:

Marlene Knutson
(Central South Dakota Enhancement District)
Phone: 605-773-2780
E-mail: mknutson@csded.org

Governor's House Program

Kitchen

House Layout

Qualifications

Household income cannot exceed $33,900 for couples or individuals and $39,550 for families of three or more. For families and individuals under the age of 62, net worth must be less than $90,000 and less than $70,000 in liquid assets. For families and individuals age 62 and older, net worth must be less than $175,000 and less than $100,000 in liquid assets. The house must be used as the homebuyer's only residence. The house must be placed within South Dakota and be owned by the individual(s) living in the home.

Homebuyer's Responsibilities

(SDHDA will provide technical assistance for setup of home.)
- Provide the lot & Purchase the building permit
- Provide the foundation, Utility hookups, and fees
- Floor coverings and appliances

House Features

- 24' x 42' home with 2" X 6" exterior wall construction using R-19 insulation.
- Vinyl lap siding & Vinyl windows with insulated glass.
- Oak kitchen & bath cabinets and oak finished trim and doors.
- Choice of an electric forced air or gas forced air furnace.
- 1/2" sheetrock on all interior walls; 5/8" sheetrock on ceilings.
- All walls are taped, textured and painted.
- Laminated Asphalt Shingles   Color: Weathered Wood,
- Warranty: 30 year limited

The Governor's Daycare Facility

The Governor's Daycare Facility has also relieved problems in almost 60 communities enabling families to access daycare alternatives they so desperately need to continue to work and live in the community of their choice. Communities have also benefited. The Governor's Daycare has helped increase the tax base and has given communities new facilities from which to build better neighborhoods and needed daycares to care for their children.

South Dakota Housing Development Authority