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Free South Dakota Rental Application Form - Fill Online, Sign & Download the PDF

South Dakota caps security deposits at one month's rent and gives renters a fast turnaround: the landlord must return the deposit or explain any withholding within two weeks of move-out (SDCL § 43-32-6.1, 43-32-24). Fill it out below with plain-English help on every field, then sign and download your completed PDF free.

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South Dakota rental application rules to know

•Security deposit cap: one month's rent, although a landlord may require a larger deposit by mutual agreement when special conditions pose a danger to the property (SDCL § 43-32-6.1).
•Deposit return: within two weeks after you move out and provide a mailing address, the landlord must either return the deposit or give a written statement of why any part is being kept (SDCL § 43-32-24).
•Itemized accounting: if you ask for it, the landlord must provide a full itemized accounting of any deductions within 45 days (SDCL § 43-32-24).
•Penalty: a landlord who fails to follow the return rules forfeits the right to withhold any of the deposit; bad-faith retention adds punitive damages up to $200 (SDCL § 43-32-24).
•Application fees: South Dakota sets no statutory cap on rental application or screening fees, and no statute limits late fees, so both are governed by your lease.
•Source of income and criminal history: South Dakota has no statewide source-of-income protection and no state or major-city fair-chance housing law, so landlords may ask about criminal records, though a blanket ban on anyone with a record can still create Fair Housing Act disparate-impact liability.
•Fair housing: beyond the federal seven, South Dakota's Human Relations Act also protects creed and ancestry (SDCL ch. 20-13).

Last reviewed 2026-07-15. General information, not legal advice.

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Frequently asked questions

How much can a South Dakota landlord charge for a security deposit?

One month's rent (SDCL § 43-32-6.1). A landlord may ask for more only by mutual agreement when special conditions create a danger to the maintenance of the property.

When must I get my deposit back in South Dakota?

Within two weeks after you move out and give the landlord a mailing address, they must return the deposit or send a written statement explaining any amount kept (SDCL § 43-32-24). On request, you can get a full itemized accounting within 45 days.

What if my landlord keeps my deposit in bad faith?

A landlord who fails to follow the return rules forfeits any right to withhold the deposit, and bad-faith retention can add punitive damages of up to $200 (SDCL § 43-32-24).

Is there a cap on application fees in South Dakota?

No. South Dakota does not limit rental application or screening fees, and no statute caps late fees. Ask the landlord what any fee covers before you pay.

Can a South Dakota landlord refuse a Section 8 voucher?

Yes. South Dakota has no statewide or local source-of-income law, so landlords are not required to accept Housing Choice vouchers.

Can South Dakota landlords ask about criminal history?

Yes. There is no statewide or major-city fair-chance housing law, so a criminal-history question is allowed on this form. A blanket rejection of everyone with a record can still raise Fair Housing Act disparate-impact concerns.

More free landlord & tenant forms

For landlords: the tenant application form and the rental verification form.