Section 8 in Lake County, SD
161 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Lake County, 50% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Lake County (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $669 | $602 to $736 |
| 1-bedroom | $739 | $665 to $813 |
| 2-bedroom | $970 | $873 to $1,067 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,163 | $1,047 to $1,279 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,627 | $1,464 to $1,790 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Lake County covers up to $970 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $873 to $1,067.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Lake County?
Source-of-income protection status for South Dakota is not yet in our database. Check with local legal aid or the state civil-rights office before assuming either way.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Lake County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Madison Housing and Redevelopment Commission
Madison · PHA code SD011
161 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Lake County
VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.
Other South Dakota counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 11,207 · FIPS 46079.