SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Two openings in Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sioux Falls’s next construction season will be reserved for a qualifying teacher and a qualifying veteran. In the upcoming 2020 application drive, Habitat is expanding income guidelines for eligible veterans and teachers. For all other construction openings, general eligibility income requirements will apply.
Selection criteria for the homeownership program is based on need, ability to pay and willingness to partner with Habitat. When evaluating need, Habitat uses the current HUD Income Limits for Sioux Falls, SD, MSA. Habitat serves applicants who are within 30% to 60% of Area Median Income (AMI) based on their household size. The income limit will be expanded up to 80% of AMI for eligible teachers and veterans, to remove any barriers for serving these applicants who may be struggling to find decent and affordable housing.
| Income Guidelines* | |
|---|---|
| General Eligibility | |
| Household Size | Income Range |
| 1 | $22,880–$36,200 |
| 2 | $22,880–$41,400 |
| 3 | $23,300–$46,550 |
| 4 | $26,200–$51,700 |
| 5 | $30,680–$55,850 |
| 6 | $35,160–$60,000 |
| 7 | $39,640–$64,150 |
| 8 | $44,120–$68,250 |
| 9 | $48,600–$72,400 |
| Income Guidelines* | |
|---|---|
| Veteran or Teacher Eligibility^ | |
| Household Size | Income Range |
| 1 | $22,880–$48,300 |
| 2 | $22,880–$55,200 |
| 3 | $23,300–$62,100 |
| 4 | $26,200–$68,950 |
| 5 | $30,680–$74,500 |
| 6 | $35,160–$80,000 |
| 7 | $39,640–$85,500 |
| 8 | $44,120–$91,050 |
| 9 | $48,600–$96,550 |
* Based on FY2020 HUD Income Limits for Sioux Falls, SD, MSA (published 4/1/20). For households larger than 9, contact the Habitat office.
^ Two of our openings will be reserved for an eligible teacher and an eligible veteran who meet our selection criteria.
To qualify as a veteran, applicants need to be:
To qualify as a teacher, applicants need to be:
Documentation is required to verify teacher or veteran eligibility.
“We are excited to be able to offer this additional opportunity to local veterans and teachers who have already done so much for our community,” said Rocky Welker, Executive Director. “There is an increasing need for affordable housing in Sioux Falls, and Habitat is committed to finding innovative ways to help future homeowners make their dreams a reality.”
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sioux Falls works to accelerate and broaden access to decent, affordable housing in Minnehaha, Lincoln, and Turner Counties. Starting in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in Southern Georgia, the Christian housing organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in nearly 1,400 communities throughout the U.S. and in nearly 70 countries. As the local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International since 1989, Habitat Sioux Falls has built or rehabilitated 163 homes and completed 178 critical home repair projects. Habitat homeowners help build or repair their homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Sales of donated household materials at the ReStore help build an additional two homes each year and keep over 482 tons of reusable material out of the landfill. Through donating, volunteering or adding their voice, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. To learn more, visit siouxfallshabitat.org.