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The goals of these programs are to develop viable communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities to low- and moderate-income persons. Annually the state of South Dakota receives approximately $12.4 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to support the CDBG, ESG, HTF and HOME programs. As a prerequisite to receive funds from HUD, South Dakota must have an approved Consolidated Plan and annual action plans. The Housing Tax Credit Program is a tax credit incentive to construct, acquire and/or rehabilitate housing for low-income households through the Internal Revenue Service. SDHDA receives approximately $3.2 million annually to allocate through this program. The Housing Opportunity Fund (HOF) Program was created through Senate Bill 235 during the 2013 legislative session. HOF Funds can be used for rental housing, homeownership, land trusts and homelessness prevention activities. The listening sessions are an opportunity for the public to provide their comments, suggestions and ideas prior to drafting the 2020-2021 plans. The public will have another chance to provide written comments once the draft plans have been released in March. Persons interested in making suggestions for changes to the existing plans may do so by appearing at one of the listening sessions scheduled for Rapid City, Pierre, Aberdeen, Sioux Falls and Yankton, or by sending written comments to SDHDA, PO Box 1237, Pierre, SD 57501, by 5 p.m. CST, Feb. 10. The listening sessions will be held at the following locations on the respective dates: Rapid City Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 1 p.m. (MST) New & Pre-Own 80% Off MSRP www.OfficeFurnitureOption.com Pierre Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 1 p.m. (CST) South Dakota Housing Development Authority – Board Room 3060 E. 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