Dakota County Community Development Agency

This housing agency serves Dakota County and Northfield, Minnesota.

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

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: Youth Supportive Housing Other Waiting List

The Dakota County Community Development Agency last accepted Youth Supportive Housing waiting list applications for apartments at Lincoln Place from the earliest confirmed date of March, 2019, until further notice. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

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 while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to call the Dakota County Housing Crisis Line.

For more information, visit the DCCDA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the DCCDA application page on October 25, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Dakota County, Minnesota Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Dakota County Community Development Agency (DCCDA) is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from the earliest confirmed date of January 26, 2024, until further notice.

To apply while the waiting list is open, complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size are 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 has 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.

Open Until Further Notice: Scattered Sites Public Housing Waiting List

The Dakota County Community Development Agency is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for Scattered Site Apartments from the earliest confirmed date of May 24, 2022, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

The maximum income limit for each household size are as follows:

  • 2 person household = $71,550
  • 3 person household = $80,500
  • 4 person household = $89,400
  • 5 person household = $96,600
  • 6 person household = $103,050

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Preference is given to applicants who currently live, work, are hired to work, or attend school (full time) in Dakota County.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the DCCDA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the DCCDA application portal on May 24, 2022 and updated on October 25, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Gateway Place Other Waiting List

The Dakota County Community Development Agency (DCCDA) is accepting waiting list applications for Studio and 1-Bedroom apartments at Gateway Place Apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of May, 2021, until further notice.

  • Gateway Place is currently under construction, this development will provide 54 units of affordable, general occupancy workforce housing in studio and one-bedroom apartments. Occupancy in October 2021 is anticipated.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

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

  • 1 Person $44,100
  • 2 Persons $50,400

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Applicants who currently live, work, are hired to work or attend school full-time in Dakota County.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the DCCDA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the DCCDA on May 25, 2021 and updated on October 25, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Colleen Loney Manor Other Waiting List

The Dakota County Community Development Agency is accepting waiting list applications for Colleen Loney Manor Apartments from the earliest confirmed date of May 24, 2022, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

The maximum income limit for each household size are as follows:

  • 1 person household = $62,600
  • 2 person household = $71,550

This waiting list has the following preferences;

  • Preference is given to applicants who currently live, work, are hired to work, or attend school (full time) in Dakota County.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the DCCDA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the DCCDA application portal on May 24, 2022 and updated at October 25, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Nicols Pointe, Near Elderly Other Waiting List

The Dakota County Community Development Agency (DCCDA) is accepting Near Elderly waiting list applications for apartments at Nicols Pointe from the earliest confirmed date of January 26, 2024, until further notice.

Please note: This waiting list is for applicants age 55 and older. Nicols Pointe is a 24-unit apartment building in Eagan that will open in summer 2024.

To apply while the waiting list is open, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences;

  • Veterans.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the DCCDA website.

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

Open Until Further Notice: Workforce Family Townhomes, 2 and 3-Bedroom Other Waiting List

The Dakota County Community Development Agency (DCCDA) is accepting Workforce Family Townhomes waiting list applications for 2 and 3-bedroom apartments from the earliest confirmed date of January 26, 2024, until further notice.

To apply while the waiting list is open, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the DCCDA website.

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

Open Until Further Notice: Senior Housing Program Premium Unit Other Senior Waiting List

The Dakota County Community Development Agency (DCCDA) is accepting Premium Unit Senior (62+) Housing Program waiting list applications for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at the communities from April 1, 2021, until further notice.

Please note: 

  • Only Parkview Plaza in Mendota Heights has one-bedroom premium units.
  • This waiting list opening is for the following properties:
    • Apple Valley - Cobblestone Square
    • Farmington - Vermillion River Crossing
    • Inver Grove Heights - Cahill Commons and Hillcrest Pointe
    • Lakeville - Argonne Hills and Main Street Manor
    • Mendota Heights - Parkview Plaza and Village Commons
    • Rosemount - Cambrian Commons
    • South St. Paul - Dakota Heights, River Heights Terrace and Thompson Heights
    • West St. Paul - The Dakotah

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been been confirmed.

It is not known how selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, the DCCDA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the DCCDA public notice on October 25, 2023.

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

The Dakota County Community Development Agency (DCCDA) is accepting Senior (62+) Housing Program waiting list applications for 2-Bedroom apartments at the communities listed below from April 1, 2021, until further notice.

Please note: This waiting list opening is for the following properties:

  • Apple Valley - Cobblestone Square, Cortland Square and Orchard SquareBurnsville - Eagle Ridge Place and Park Ridge Place

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been been confirmed.

It is not known how selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, the DCCDA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the DCCDA public notice on October 25, 2023.

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

The Dakota County Community Development Agency (DCCDA) is accepting Senior (62+) Housing Program waiting list applications for 2-Bedroom apartments at the communities listed below from April 15, 2019 at 9:00 am CT, until further notice.

Please note: This waiting list opening is for the following properties:

  • Farmington - Vermillion River Crossing
  • Hastings - Mississippi Terrace and Rivertown Court
  • Inver Grove Heights - Cahill Commons, Carmen Court and Hillcrest Pointe
  • Lakeville - Argonne Hills, Crossroads Commons, Main Street Manor and Winsor Plaza
  • Mendota Heights - Parkview Plaza and Village Commons
  • Rosemount - Cambrian Commons and Cameo Place
  • South St. Paul - Dakota Heights, River Heights Terrace and Thompson Heights
  • West St. Paul - Haskell Court and The Dakotah

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

If an applicant does not have access to the Internet, they can use a computer at a local library, or visit CDA office, located at 1228 Town Centre Drive, Eagan; Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-4:00 pm.

Preferences have not yet been been confirmed.

It is not known how selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, the DCCDA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the DCCDA public notice on October 25, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Senior Housing Program 1-Bedroom Other Senior Waiting List

The Dakota County Community Development Agency (DCCDA) is accepting Senior Housing Program waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom apartments from April 1, 2021, until further notice.

Please note: This waiting list opening is for the following properties:

  • Apple Valley - Cobblestone Square, Cortland Square and Orchard Square
  • Burnsville - Eagle Ridge Place and Park Ridge Place
  • Eagan - Lakeside Pointe, O'Leary Manor, Oakwoods and Oakwoods East
  • Farmington - Vermillion River Crossing
  • Hastings - Mississippi Terrace and Rivertown Court
  • Inver Grove Heights - Cahill Commons, Carmen Court and Hillcrest Pointe
  • Lakeville - Argonne Hills, Crossroads Commons, Main Street Manor and Winsor Plaza
  • Mendota Heights - Parkview Plaza and Village Commons
  • Rosemount - Cambrian Commons and Cameo Place
  • South St. Paul - Dakota Heights, River Heights Terrace and Thompson Heights
  • West St. Paul - Haskell Court and The Dakotah

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been been confirmed.

It is not known how selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the DCCDA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the Dakota County Community Development Agency on May 24, 2021.

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

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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.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Dakota County Community Development Agency

Prestwick Place Townhomes

Akron Avenue and 141st Street , Rosemount, Minnesota 55068

Lakeshore Townhomes

1348 Shoreline Dr, Eagan, Minnesota 55121

Lafayette Family Townhomes

4889 Bongard Way, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota 55076

Meadowlark Family Townhomes

20904 Holiday Ave, Lakeville, Minnesota 55044

Carbury Hills

13560 Carbury Way, Rosemount, Minnesota 55068

West Village Townhomes

1725 S Frontage Rd, Hastings, Minnesota 55033

22246 Twin Ponds Cir

22246 Twin Ponds Cir, Farmington, Minnesota 55024

Inver Hills Townhomes

8213 College Trl, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota 55123

Northwood Townhomes

1183 Oak St, Eagan, Minnesota 55121

Twin Ponds Townhomes

22246 Twin Ponds Cir, Farmington, Minnesota 55123

Quarry View Townhomes

15366 Emblem Way, Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124

Keystone Crossing Townhomes

20688-20696 Keystone Ave, Lakeville, Minnesota 55044

Hillside Gables

2400 Lexington Ave S, Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120

Cedar Valley Townhomes

17326 Glacier Way, Lakeville, Minnesota 55044

Glenbrook Townhomes

12529 Glenbrook Way, Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124

Oak Ridge Townhomes

1669 Oak Ridge Cir, Eagan, Minnesota 55122

Heart of the City Townhomes

129 E Travelers Trail, Burnsville, Minnesota 55337

Pleasant Ridge

1324 N Frontage Rd, Hastings, Minnesota 55033

Country Lane Townhomes

7754 210th St W, Lakeville, Minnesota 55044

Chasewood Family Townhomes

7330 155th St W, Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124

Colleen Loney Manor

1675 Livingston Ave, West St Paul, Minnesota 55118

Country Lane Townhomes

7794 210th St W, Lakeville, Minnesota 55044

Portland N and S Biscayne Townhomes Office

610 Pleasant Dr, Hastings, Minnesota 55044

Hemlock

17150 Hemlock Ct, Lakeville, Minnesota 55044