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South Dakota down payment assistance programs

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South Dakota buyers can get down payment help from South Dakota Housing. Its SDHDA Fixed-Rate Plus 3% offers 3% of your loan amount. Most programs require using the agency's first mortgage, meeting income limits and completing homebuyer education. Details below come from the official agency site.

By Purchase Mortgage Loan Editorial Team Checked against official sources per our editorial standardsPrograms last verified

What down payment assistance does South Dakota offer?

ProgramAmountTypeMin. creditFirst-time only?
SDHDA Fixed-Rate Plus 3%3% of your loan amountDeferred-payment loanNot statedSee program

How do I apply for South Dakota down payment assistance?

  1. Find a participating lender approved by South Dakota Housing.
  2. Get pre-approved for the agency's first mortgage and confirm you meet income and price limits.
  3. Complete the required homebuyer education course.
  4. Your lender reserves the assistance when you go under contract.

Cities in South Dakota

Sioux FallsRapid CityAberdeenBrookingsWatertownMitchellYanktonHuronPierreSpearfish

Other states with verified programs

AlabamaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict Of ColumbiaFloridaIdahoIllinois

Frequently asked questions

SDHDA Fixed-Rate Plus 3%: 3% of your loan amount.

Most verified programs here target first-time buyers or have eligibility exceptions; check each program's official page.

The agency sets credit requirements with its participating lenders; most require at least a 620–640 score.

Sources

Data last updated October 23, 2026.

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Figures on this page are estimates for educational purposes only and are not a loan offer or commitment to lend. Rates, loan limits, fees and assistance programs change frequently and vary by lender, location and borrower profile. Confirm current terms with a licensed loan officer.