Program History

In 1996, the Governor’s House program was created as a way to provide reasonably sized, affordable homes to income-qualified individuals and families.

More than 1,900 Governor's Houses have been sold to income-qualified families in South Dakota.

These new homes 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. Governor's Houses expand or improve local housing stocks and increase the tax base.

For More Information:

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

Governor's House Program

Standard House Layout effective 04-18-2011

House Exterior, Reverse Layout

House Price

The base price for the Governor's House is $35,500 which includes delivery and placement on an approved foundation or basement. Sales tax, fees and options are added to the base price to get the total purchase price.

Qualifications

- Combined income cannot exceed $36,240 for households with 2 or less individuals

- Combined income cannot exceed $42,280 for households with 3 or more individuals

- For families and individuals under the age of 62, net worth must be less than $90,000 and liquid assets must be less than $70,000.

- For families and individuals age 62 and older, net worth must be less than $175,000 and liquid assets must be less than $100,000.

- The house must be used as the homebuyer's only residence.
- The house must be placed within South Dakota and owned by the individual(s) living in the home.

Homebuyer's Responsibilities

- Provide the lot & Purchase the building permit
- Provide the foundation, Utility hookups, and fees
- Floor coverings and appliances
(SDHDA will provide technical assistance for setup of home.)
- Financing: It is the responsibility of the purchaser to seek financing options; we do NOT provide direct financing.Most banks are aware of the governors house program and will be able to help you with financing.

House Features

- 24' x 42' home = 1,008 sq. ft
- 2" X 6" exterior wall construction with R-24 insulation.
- R-49 insulation blown-into attic space
- Vinyl lap siding with a color choice of Clay or Sage.
- Decorative style dormer on gable roofline
- Oak kitchen & bath cabinets and oak finished trim and doors.
- Choice of an electric forced air or gas forced air furnace.
- Electric hot water heater.
- 1/2" sheetrock on all interior walls; 5/8" sheetrock on ceilings.
- All walls are taped, textured and painted.
- IKO Asphalt Shingles   Color: Driftwood
- 1/2 inch structural insulated sheathing on exterior walls

Watch a new Governor's House being delivered below

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