SDCL § 11-7-63: Preference in rentals to servicemembers and veterans.

As between applicants equally in need and eligible for occupancy of a dwelling and at the rent involved, preference shall be given, except as otherwise required pursuant to federal law in contracts for federal financial assistance, to families of servicemen (including families of servicemen who died in service) and to families of veterans as defined in § 33A-2-1.