South Dakota
South Dakota Housing Awards More Than $60 Million for Affordable Housing
South Dakota Housing’s Board of Commissioners recently awarded $59.4 million to support the construction and rehabilitation of multifamily and single-family rental housing across the state. An additional $742,500 was awarded to nine programs that provide affordable housing assistance. The developments received $42 million in bond financing, $3.25 million in Housing Infrastructure Financing, $4.19 million in […]
Olson Named South Dakota Housing Director
Chas Olson has been appointed executive director of South Dakota Housing.
South Dakota QAP Webinar July 7
South Dakota Housing Development Authority will hold a webinar and comment period on the Housing Infrastructure Financing Program Allocation Plan.
Mark Lausneg Retires from South Dakota
The staff and board members of South Dakota Housing invite you to celebrate the retirement of Mark Lauseng from South Dakota Housing and his 34 years of service.
Mark Lauseng to Retire from South Dakota Housing Development Authority
Mark Lauseng’s last day as executive director of the South Dakota Housing Development Authority will be January 8, 2021. Lauseng has worked for the Authority for 34 years and has been the executive director since 2006. The Authority will be hosting a retirement celebration for him in March in hopes that meeting in person can […]
Audited Financial Reporting Deadline Extended to Sept. 30 for HUD’s Multifamily West Region
HUD’s Multifamily West Region is extending the audited financial reporting deadlines until September 30, 2020. This waiver is limited to entities, which are required to submit the referenced annual financial information on or before June 30, 2020.
Updates and Information from South Dakota
Per Governor Noem’s Executive Order aimed at controlling the spread of COVID-19 in South Dakota, South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) personnel will continue working remotely March 23-27, 2020.
HUD Multifamily West Region Notice on Zero Income Residents
HUD’s Office of Multifamily West Region issued a memo that nullifies the requirement to review the status of residents reporting zero or nominal (less than $100.00) income every 90 days.
New Rocky Mountain HUD Regional Administrator – Evelyn Lim
Evelyn Lim joined the HUD Region Eight team, which covers Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana and North and South Dakota. Prior to her appointment at HUD, she served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Partner Insights: Novogradac Publishes Blog Post On Bond Issuance Trends
A new note from Peter Lawrence with Novogradac and Co. analyses state use of the private activity bonds (PABs). In 2017, eleven states reported no multifamily PAB issuance, up from ten in 2016 and down from the high of 30 in 2011.
South Dakota Housing Conference Announced Oct. 25-26
The conference is scheduled for October 25-26, 2016, at the Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center in Pierre.
South Dakota Announces Annual Housing Conference Oct. 25-26
South Dakota Housing Development Authority has announced its twenty-sixth annual statewide Housing Conference. The conference will consist of educational sessions and networking opportunities, among other things. Registration and agenda will be available at a later date. When: October 25-26, 2016 Where: Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center in Pierre