Public housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Public housing in Pennington County comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family houses to highrise apartments for elderly families. At any given time there are 490 households living in public housing units in Pennington County. The Pennington County Housing and Redevelopment Commission receives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal aid in the form of an operating subsidy and capital fund grant as well as regulation governing the program. Families are required to meet eligibility criteria for admission into the program.
How do I qualify?
Current Income Guidelines are as follows:
Effective 5/31/2011 Income Limits (Gross Annual Total Family Income)
| Location | Number in Family 1 | Number in Family 2 | Number in Family 3 | Number in Family 4 |
| Public Housing 80% of median income |
$32,100 | $36700 | $41,300 | $45,850 |
| Location | Number in Family 5 | Number in Family 6 | Number in Family 7 | Number in Family 8 |
| Public Housing 80% of median income |
$49,550 | $53,200 | $56,900 | $60,550 |
How do I apply?
Applications can be picked up at our office or mailed to you at your request. Once the application is completed, it can be submitted to the office, in person, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. Once the application process is complete, you will be placed a the Waiting List.