Hand County, SD

Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026

Fair Market Rents by bedroom size

HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.

Bedroom sizeFair Market RentEst. payment standard range
Studio$641/mo$577$705/mo
1 BR$788/mo$709$867/mo
2 BR$929/mo$836$1,022/mo
3 BR$1,292/mo$1,163$1,421/mo
4 BR$1,438/mo$1,294$1,582/mo

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Hand County, SD (FY 2026)

Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Hand County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.

Housing authority serving Hand County

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Am I eligible?

To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Hand County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.

Household sizeMax gross annual income
1 person$38,500
2 people$44,000
3 people$49,500
4 people$54,950
5 people$59,350
6 people$63,750
7 people$68,150
8 people$72,550

Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →

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