TANF
TANF Program

South Dakota TANF & Welfare Offices

Department of Social Services Verified against official source Updated August 2026

South Dakota sets its TANF payment standard by household size and living arrangement: a three-person assistance unit can receive up to $672 a month when the parent covers all shelter costs alone, or $486 a month in a shared living arrangement where housing costs are split with someone else. DSS and DLR field offices — including 68 offices across 54 cities — divide responsibility for a case between financial eligibility and work-readiness, so a family's paperwork often touches more than one office before a payment amount is finalized. Applicants can start the process online at eaportal.sd.gov, though the work-component portion of a case typically still requires an in-person or phone appointment with an employment specialist. The state's payment table extends well past a three-person household, adding $53 to the standard for each member beyond twelve.

This site is an independent, non-government TANF directory and isn't affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any state or federal government agency. Always verify details directly with the official agency before visiting or applying.

Income limit (household of 3)

$672/month countable income for a family of three living alone

Max benefit (household of 3)

$672/month for a family of three living alone (or $486/month in a shared living arrangement)

Offices in South Dakota

68

How to Apply for TANF in South Dakota

Step-by-step application instructions and what you'll need.

How Long Does TANF Take to Get Approved?

Typical approval timelines, and how to check where your application stands.

How Much Does TANF Pay? Benefit Amounts Explained

How your payment is calculated, and what it could look like for your household.

TANF Offices in South Dakota by City

Cities with 1-2 offices show their address and hours directly below. Cities with 3 or more show a link to see every office.

Aberdeen DLR Office

Aberdeen, SD

420 S. Roosevelt Street

Aberdeen, SD 57401

605-626-2340

Fax: 605-626-2228

Brookings DLR Office

Brookings, SD

1310 Main Ave. S. Suite 103

Brookings, SD 57006

605-688-4350

Fax: 605-688-6761

Canton DSS Office

Canton, SD

104 N. Main St. Suite 140

Canton, SD 57013

Fax: 605-677-6808

Flandreau DSS Office

Flandreau, SD

218 E. 2nd Ave.

Flandreau, SD 57028

Fax: 605-688-4339

Fort Thompson DSS Office

Fort Thompson, SD

110 Burton Step Loop

Fort Thompson, SD 57339

888-749-0007

Fax: 605-734-4505

Huron DLR Office

Huron, SD

2361 Dakota Ave. S.

Huron, SD 57350

605-353-7155

Fax: 605-353-7305

Kyle DSS Office

Kyle, SD

Lakota Fund Building Suite 106

Kyle, SD 57752

877-899-0020

Fax: 605-867-1263

Lake Andes DLR Office

Lake Andes, SD

51 S. Third Ave.

Lake Andes, SD 57356

605-487-7607 Ext: 212

Fax: 605-487-7429

Lemmon DSS Office

Lemmon, SD

11 E. 4th St.

Lemmon, SD 57638

800-748-2380

Fax: 605-273-4322

Madison DLR Office

Madison, SD

223 S. Van Eps Ave. Suite 101

Madison, SD 57042

605-256-5300

Fax: 605-256-5306

Mitchell DLR Office

Mitchell, SD

1321 N. Main Street

Mitchell, SD 57301

605-995-8060

Fax: 605-995-8070

North Sioux City DLR Office

North Sioux City, SD

504 River Drive

North Sioux City, SD 57049

605-242-5445

Fax: 605-242-5448

Phillip DSS Office

Phillip, SD

Haakon County Courthouse

Phillip, SD 57567

800-226-1033

Fax: 605-773-5390

Pierre DLR Office

Pierre, SD

116 W. Missouri Avenue

Pierre, SD 57501

605-773-3372

Fax: 605-773-6680

Rapid City DLR Office

Rapid City, SD

2330 N. Maple Ave. Suite 1

Rapid City, SD 57701

605-394-2296

Fax: 605-394-1824

Rapid City DSS Office

Rapid City, SD

510 N. Cambell PO Box 2440

Rapid City, SD 57709

Fax: 605-394-6651

Rosebud DSS Office

Rosebud, SD

400 Soldier Creek Rd. Room 1A 112

Rosebud, SD 57570

605-747-2022

Salem DSS Office

Salem, SD

130 W. Essex

Salem, SD 57058

800-231-8346

Fax: 605-995-8929

Sioux Falls DLR Office

Sioux Falls, SD

811 East 10th St. Department 41

Sioux Falls, SD 57103

605-367-5300

Fax: 605-367-5308

Sioux Falls DSS Office

Sioux Falls, SD

811 E. 10th St. Dept 1 to 10

Sioux Falls, SD 57103

Fax: 605-367-5473

Sisseton DLR Office

Sisseton, SD

10 E. Hickory St. Suite 3

Sisseton, SD 57262

605-698-3964

Fax: -605-698-3449

Spearfish DLR Office

Spearfish, SD

1300 North Ave.

Spearfish, SD 57783

605-642-6900

Fax: 605-642-6907

Vermillion DLR Office

Vermillion, SD

904 E. Cherry Street

Vermillion, SD 57069

605-677-6900

Fax: 605-677-6909

Wagner DSS Office

Wagner, SD

BIA Building

Wagner, SD 29775

877-656-0023

Fax: 605-487-7429

Wanblee DSS Office

Wanblee, SD

Crazy Horse School Annex Building

Wanblee, SD 57577

866-416-0094

Fax: 605-685-6652

Watertown DLR Office

Watertown, SD

2001 9th Ave. S.W. Suite 200

Watertown, SD 57201

605-882-5131

Fax: 605-882-5152

White River DSS Office

White River, SD

Mellette County Courthouse 321 E. 4th St. PO Box 219

White River, SD 57579

605-259-3101 or 888-285-0033

Fax: 605-259-3202

Winner DLR Office

Winner, SD

325 S. Monroe St. Room 117

Winner, SD 57580

605-842-0474

Fax: 605-842-0165

Yankton DLR Office

Yankton, SD

3113 Spruce Suite 124

Yankton, SD 57078

605-668-2900

Fax: 605-668-2916

Helpful Guides

TANF Income Limits by State

See each state's own income limit and maximum monthly benefit, side by side.

Learn more →

TANF Eligibility & Frequently Asked Questions

Income limits, time limits, and work requirements, answered in plain language.

Learn more →

Emergency & One-Time TANF Cash Assistance

Faster, one-time help for an urgent crisis like an eviction notice or shutoff bill.

Learn more →

What Is TANF?

What the program covers, who runs it, and how it varies by state.

Learn more →

How to Use Your TANF EBT Card

How to withdraw cash, avoid ATM fees, and what to do if your card is lost or stolen.

Learn more →

TANF Work Requirements Explained

Hours, activities, exemptions, and how strictly states actually enforce this.

Learn more →

TANF Kinship Care & Relative Caregiver Benefits

Child-only TANF grants for grandparents and relatives raising a child — and how they differ from a regular case.

Learn more →

TANF vs. SNAP: Is TANF the Same as Food Stamps?

How the two programs differ, and whether you can get both.

Learn more →