Program: Combined · Public housing units: 85 · Section 8 vouchers: 315 · Households served: 213 · Occupancy: 53% · ZIP codes served: 10
The Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission operates 85 public housing units and administers 315 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 213 households. With an occupancy rate of 53%, the commission runs a combined program, offering both housing units and rental assistance to meet the diverse needs of the community.
The Watertown Housing and Redevelopment Commission ranks fifth in the state of South Dakota by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 19 authorities. This places it among the larger providers of rental assistance in the state, reflecting its significant role in supporting local families and individuals.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $930 to $1080, with an average of $1005. This is slightly below the state average of $1023. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 57201 at $1080, while the lowest is in ZIP code 57263 at $930.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57201 | $870 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,500 | $1,710 |
| 57235 | $800 | $870 | $1,130 | $1,390 | $1,580 |
| 57238 | $800 | $930 | $1,150 | $1,550 | $1,770 |
| 57242 | $770 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,400 | $1,480 |
| 57243 | $850 | $930 | $1,200 | $1,470 | $1,680 |
| 57245 | $830 | $930 | $1,190 | $1,530 | $1,740 |
| 57256 | $750 | $880 | $1,070 | $1,410 | $1,690 |
| 57263 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,230 | $1,450 |
| 57265 | $800 | $910 | $1,140 | $1,500 | $1,710 |
| 57272 | $800 | $940 | $1,140 | $1,380 | $1,660 |
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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