Office location: 58 1st Ave S, Ellendale, ND 58436
Mailing address: Great Plains Housing Authority, 300 2nd Ave NE – Suite 200, Jamestown, ND 58401
Hours: Tuesday & Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM / By appointment
Phone: 701-349-2217
Fax: 701-252-7735
Email: office@greatplainsha.com
Section 8 Voucher Waiting list – DSHA
DSHA currently has a waiting list that runs several months, depending on the need and funding available.
In order to help those in great need, DSHA implemented preferences. Once your application has been processed you will receive a letter stating that you have been placed on the waiting list according to our local preferences which are:
WAITING LIST PREFERENCES
Applicants must choose a waiting list preference by checking a box, and provide the requested documentation. Please read the required documents list, and provide the documents when submitting an application. The applicant’s waiting list preference is set at the time of application, and will not be changed after the application is processed.
Victims of Domestic Violence
Documentation required: Victims must sign a confidentiality release and/or provide a letter from a domestic violence center stating the center worked with the applicant. DSHA will also check police records regarding the applicant to ensure information is accurate.
Individuals or families residing within Dickey or Sargent County (processed in the following order and by date applied)
- Elderly and disabled households
- Families with minor children
- All others
Applicants must provide documentation demonstrating residency in Dickey or Sargent County. Documents must show a current Dickey or Sargent County address (PO Box addresses not accepted). Acceptable documents include pay stubs, utility bills, lease, cell phone or phone bills, or a notarized letter demonstrating established residence.
Non-residents of Dickey or Sargent County (processed in the following order and by date applied)
- Elderly and disabled households
- Families with minor children
- All others
DSHA will notify applicants if they are on a waiting list. Dickey Sargent Housing Authority handles Section 8 housing assistance and does not own any properties.
We currently have a waiting list and expect applicants to wait four to six months.
Sargent County income limits
| # persons | Extremely low income | Very low income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19,600 | 32,600 |
| 2 | 22,400 | 37,250 |
| 3 | 25,200 | 41,900 |
| 4 | 27,950 | 46,550 |
| 5 | 32,470 | 50,300 |
| 6 | 37,190 | 54,000 |
| 7 | 41,910 | 57,750 |
| 8 | 46,630 | 61,450 |
Sargent County Payment Standard limits
| Size (bedroom) | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1 | $713 |
| 2 | $909 |
| 3 | $1,209 |
| 4 | $1,253 |