Your Complete Guide to Becoming a First-time Homebuyer
RollingSouth Dakota Housing Development AuthoritySDFirst-Time Homeowner
Updated: Dec 1, 2025
Summary
SD Housing’s First-Time Homebuyer guide walks new buyers through eligibility rules, income and purchase price limits, and next steps to access low-interest mortgages and down payment assistance in South Dakota.
Benefits
Who Can Apply
Eligible Locations
South Dakota; eligible through participating SD Housing lenders.
Full Description
Verification & Details
Duplicate of SD Housing general program offerings; no program-specific page given for this ID.
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