Applicants must meet the following minimum income requirements:
1 bedroom applicants: $20,544
2 bedroom applicants: $23,856
3 bedroom applicants: $26,736
Applicants must also meet the following income limits:
| Household Size |
Preference Income |
Maximum Income |
| 1 |
$43,500 |
$52,200 |
| 2 |
$49,700 |
$59,640 |
| 3 |
$55,900 |
$67,080 |
| 4 |
$62,100 |
$74,520 |
| 5 |
$67,100 |
$80,520 |
| 6 |
$72,050 |
$86,460 |
Income limits are as of May 2023 and are subject to change.
For households that receive rental assistance, the minimum income requirements are waived. Rental assistance programs can include the federal Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program, VASH, Family Unification Program, or other State or locally funded rent assistance programs.
Preference is given to applicants who currently live, work, are hired to work or go to school full-time in Dakota County and whose incomes are between the minimum and preference income limits for the program.
Water, sewer and trash are included in workforce housing rents. Residents are responsible for electricity and gas utilities.
- One-bedroom: $800
- Two-bedroom: $920
- Three-bedroom: $1,025
Rents are as of January 1, 2024 and are subject to change.
Applications are being accepted for Workforce Family Townhome Housing. To apply, visit: www.myhousing.dakotacda.org.
Interested applicants can apply online using any device with internet access, including computers, laptops, tablets or smart phones. If you do not have access to the internet, you can access computers at public libraries.
Visit the online application portal at: www.myhousing.dakotacda.org
- Create a CDA MyHousing account username and password. You must have an email address to create an account.
- Only one application per household.
- The head/co-head of household must have date of birth and a Social Security Number.
- Application can be translated into other languages.
- Complete the online application and submit.
After you submit your application to the CDA:
Step 1. The application is screened for initial eligibility.
Step 2. If you are eligible, you will be placed on the waiting list and will receive a confirmation email.
Step 3. Once your name approaches the top of the list, you will receive communication from the CDA to start the program eligibility process.
Step 4. Staff will verify your income, rental history, credit and criminal background check. Your application fee is due at this time.
Step 5. Your application will be approved or denied.
- If approved: you will be placed on the waiting list until a unit becomes available.
- If denied: you will be removed from the waiting list. You may apply again if your situation changes and you meet eligibility requirements.
Step 6. You are offered a unit when one becomes available.
Log into your account on www.myhousing.dakotacda.org and update your application information.
If you’d like to remove yourself from any waiting lists, please call 651-675-4504.
