Dakota County Community Development Agency

This housing agency serves Dakota County and Northfield, Minnesota.

Waiting List
Open Now: Youth Supportive Housing Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Open Now: Senior Housing Program Premium Unit Other Senior Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Dakota County, Minnesota Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Dakota County Community Development Agency Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Scattered Sites Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Gateway Place Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Colleen Loney Manor Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Nicols Pointe Apartments - Near Elderly Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Workforce Family Townhomes, 2 and 3-Bedroom Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Senior Housing Program 1-Bedroom Other Senior Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Senior Housing Program 2-Bedroom Multiple Properties Other Senior Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Senior Housing Program 2-Bedroom Multiple Properties Other Senior Waiting List Learn More

Open Now: Youth Supportive Housing Other Project Based Waiting List

The Dakota County Community Development Agency is accepting Youth Supportive Housing waiting list for apartments at Lincoln Place from the earliest confirmed date of March, 2019, until further notice.

Please note: According to the DCCDA, "Lincoln Place serves homeless youth and/or youth who have a disability between ages 18-24 in single-occupancy units. In addition to these preferences and eligibility requirements, participants must:

  • Pass a drug/alcohol test (urinalysis) at entry and be willing to comply with a drug/alcohol-free policy
  • Meet HUD definition for homeless or at risk of homelessness
  • Be capable of living independently, with supports
  • Be in school, working, or productive in some other manner a minimum of 20 hours/week
  • Qualify as a resident or community member of Dakota County, or wish to re-establish residency in Dakota County
  • Pass a criminal background check
  • Some units may require a form of disability or diagnosis of a Serious Mental Illness."

To apply, call the Dakota County Housing Crisis Line at (651) 554-5751, and select option #2.

For more information, visit the DCCDA Youth Supportive Housing page, or the DCCDA website.

Open Now: Senior Housing Program Premium Unit Other Senior Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Senior rental housing assistance in Apple Valley, Farmington, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, Mendota Heights, Rosemount, South St. Paul, and West St. Paul, Minnesota.

The Dakota County Community Development Agency Senior Housing Program Premium Unit waiting list is currently open for Apple Valley, Farmington, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, Mendota Heights, Rosemount, South St. Paul, and West St. Paul, Minnesota.

How to Apply: Apply online at myhousing.dakotacda.org.

Closed: Dakota County, Minnesota Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Dakota County, Minnesota.

The Dakota County Community Development Agency (DCCDA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from the earliest confirmed date of January 26, 2024, until further notice. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waiting list was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

  • 1 Person $41,100 | 5 Persons $63,350
  • 2 Persons $46,950 | 6 Persons $68,050
  • 3 Persons $52,800 | 7 Persons $72,750
  • 4 Persons $58,650 | 8 Persons $77,450

This waiting list had the following preferences;

  • Applicants who live, work or attend school full-time in Dakota County.
  • Homeless applicants with ties to Dakota County for services

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the DCCDA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the DCCDA application portal on January 26, 2024.

Closed: Dakota County Community Development Agency Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Dakota County Community Development Agency (DCCDA) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list is currently closed. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

For more information, visit the DCCDA website here.

Closed: Scattered Sites Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Apple Valley, Burnsville, Hastings, Lakeville and Rosemount, Minnesota.

The Dakota County Community Development Agency accepted applications for the Scattered Sites Public Housing waiting list from February 1, 2025, at 9:00 AM to February 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

Closed: Gateway Place Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Dakota County, Minnesota.

The Gateway Place waiting list accepted applications from January 10, 2025, to February 10, 2025.

Closed: Colleen Loney Manor Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in West St. Paul, Minnesota.

The Colleen Loney Manor waiting list was open from November 1, 2023, until November 15, 2023.

Closed: Nicols Pointe Apartments - Near Elderly Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Eagan, Minnesota.

Nicols Pointe Apartments in Eagan, Minnesota, has closed its waiting list for affordable housing for near-elderly residents (ages 55+). The property is managed through Dakota County Community Development Agency and offers project-based rental assistance.

The waiting list accepted applications but is now closed. Contact Dakota County CDA for information about when the waiting list may reopen.

For Future Openings:

  • Monitor Dakota County CDA website at www.co.dakota.mn.us/Government/CDA
  • Call (651) 675-4400 for waiting list status updates
  • Check back regularly for new application periods

Closed: Workforce Family Townhomes, 2 and 3-Bedroom Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Dakota County, Minnesota.

The Workforce Family Townhomes waiting list is currently closed. This project-based rental assistance program, managed by the Dakota County Community Development Agency, accepted applications for 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom townhome units designed for working families in Dakota County, Minnesota.

The waiting list closed due to sufficient applications. Check back with the Dakota County CDA for information about when the waiting list may reopen.

Contact Information:
Dakota County CDA
1228 Town Centre Drive
Eagan, MN 55123
Phone: (651) 675-4400
Website: www.co.dakota.mn.us/Government/CDA

Closed: Senior Housing Program 1-Bedroom Other Senior Waiting List

The Senior Housing Program 1-Bedroom waiting list at Dakota County Community Development Agency was open from March 1, 2020, to January 1, 2025, and is now closed.

Open Until Further Notice: Senior Housing Program 2-Bedroom Multiple Properties Other Senior Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Senior rental housing assistance in Farmington, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, Mendota Heights, Rosemount, South St. Paul, and West St. Paul, Minnesota.

The Dakota County Community Development Agency Senior Housing Program 2-Bedroom Multiple Properties waiting list is currently open.

Key Dates: Applications are accepted indefinitely.

How to Apply: Apply online at myhousing.dakotacda.org or in person at 1228 Town Centre Drive, Eagan, MN 55123.

Open Until Further Notice: Senior Housing Program 2-Bedroom Multiple Properties Other Senior Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Senior rental housing assistance in Apple Valley and Burnsville, Minnesota.

The Dakota County Community Development Agency Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open for the Senior Housing Program's 2-bedroom units in Apple Valley and Burnsville, Minnesota.

How to Apply: Complete the online application at DCCDA's application portal or visit the office at 1228 Town Centre Drive, Eagan, MN 55123.

About The Agency

Dakota County Community Development Agency provides affordable housing for up to 2,956 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 9:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am-4:00pm
Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm
Friday 9:00am-4:00pm

1228 Town Centre Drive, Eagan, MN

Visit Website(651) 675-4400

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Dakota County Community Development Agency?

Dakota County Community Development Agency serves 2,926 low-income households. The agency manages 2,842 Housing Choice Vouchers and 198 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Dakota County Community Development Agency?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 76 percent of households served by Dakota County Community Development Agency. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 97 percent of Dakota County Community Development Agency households.

How many Dakota County Community Development Agency residents are employed?

Working adults head 965 households and make up 33 percent of households served by Dakota County Community Development Agency.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Dakota County Community Development Agency?

There are 2399 female-headed renter households living in Dakota County Community Development Agency housing. Households headed by females are 82% of those served by the Dakota County Community Development Agency.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Dakota County Community Development Agency renters?

Black 1,141
Native American 59
Asian-Pacific Islander 88
White 1,463
Hispanic 205

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Dakota County Community Development Agency?

There are 965 households headed by seniors served by the Dakota County Community Development Agency. Senior households are 33% of households in Dakota County Community Development Agency housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Dakota County Community Development Agency housing?

There are 643 persons with disabilities living in Dakota County Community Development Agency housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 22% of households served by the Dakota County Community Development Agency.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Dakota County Community Development Agency?

The Dakota County Community Development Agency is rated as a high performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Dakota County Community Development Agency open new waiting lists?

Dakota County Community Development Agency’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on December 18, 2025 and closed on December 18, 2025.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Dakota County Community Development Agency

Prestwick Place Townhomes

Akron Avenue and 141st Street , Rosemount, Minnesota 55068

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Lakeshore Townhomes

1348 Shoreline Dr, Eagan, Minnesota 55121

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Lafayette Family Townhomes

4889 Bongard Way, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota 55076

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Hillside Gables

2400 Lexington Ave S, Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120

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Carbury Hills

13560 Carbury Way, Rosemount, Minnesota 55068

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Meadowlark Family Townhomes

20904 Holiday Ave, Lakeville, Minnesota 55044

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Keystone Crossing Townhomes

20688-20696 Keystone Ave, Lakeville, Minnesota 55044

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Chasewood Family Townhomes

7330 155th St W, Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124

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Country Lane Townhomes

7754 210th St W, Lakeville, Minnesota 55044

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Cedar Valley Townhomes

17326 Glacier Way, Lakeville, Minnesota 55044

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West Village Townhomes

1725 S Frontage Rd, Hastings, Minnesota 55033

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Pleasant Ridge

1324 N Frontage Rd, Hastings, Minnesota 55033

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Twin Ponds Townhomes

22246 Twin Ponds Cir, Farmington, Minnesota 55123

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Oak Ridge Townhomes

1669 Oak Ridge Cir, Eagan, Minnesota 55122

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Northwood Townhomes

1183 Oak St, Eagan, Minnesota 55121

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Inver Hills Townhomes

8213 College Trl, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota 55123

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Heart of the City Townhomes

129 E Travelers Trail, Burnsville, Minnesota 55337

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Quarry View Townhomes

15366 Emblem Way, Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124

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Glenbrook Townhomes

12529 Glenbrook Way, Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124

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Colleen Loney Manor

1675 Livingston Ave, West St Paul, Minnesota 55118

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Country Lane Townhomes

7794 210th St W, Lakeville, Minnesota 55044

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22246 Twin Ponds Cir

22246 Twin Ponds Cir, Farmington, Minnesota 55024

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Portland N and S Biscayne Townhomes Office

610 Pleasant Dr, Hastings, Minnesota 55044

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Hemlock

17150 Hemlock Ct, Lakeville, Minnesota 55044

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