Applicants must be below the following income requirements:

• 1 person household = $55,950
• 2 person household = $63,950

Premium Units
Premium units are available to applicants that have household incomes below 120% Area Median Income (AMI). Current Income limits are:

• 1 person household = $88,116
• 2 person household = $100,704

Income limits are as of April 2021 and are subject to change.

The Senior Housing Program has three different rent structures:

• Rent Based on Income
  • Rent is based on a percentage of the resident’s income
• Flat Rent
  • Rent is the same amount for each resident
• Premium
  • Residents may have income greater than the income requirements

Rents are effective January 1, 2021 for new rentals and re-certifications. Rents are subject to change.

Underground heated garage spaces (Optional) = $50 per month

Heat, water, sewer and trash are included with rent. Resident’s are responsible for electricity. Security deposits are $600 for a one-bedroom unit and $850 for a two-bedroom unit.

Rent Based on Income Buildings

One-Bedroom Apartment
Based on 30% of household’s annual income.

• Minimum rent = $450
• Maximum rent = $807

Two-Bedroom Apartment 
Based on 32% of household’s annual income.

• Minimum rent = $667
• Maximum rent = $1,021

Flat Rent Buildings

One-Bedroom Apartment = $683
Two-Bedroom Apartment = $838

Flat Rent Buildings include:

• Argonne Hills, Lakeville
• Cambrian Commons, Rosemount
• Cobblestone Square, Apple Valley
• Crossroads Commons, Lakeville
• Hillcrest Pointe, Inver Grove Heights
• Lakeside Pointe, Eagan
• O’Leary Manor, Eagan
• Thompson Heights, South St. Paul
• Valley Ridge, Burnsville
• Vermillion River Crossing, Farmington

Rents at Valley Ridge, Burnsville

One-bedroom apartment = $693
Two-bedroom apartment = $848

Premium Unit Rent

One-bedroom apartment = $861
Two-bedroom apartment = $1,058

Buildings with Premium Units include: 

The following buildings have two-bedroom premium units. Only Parkview Plaza (Mendota Heights) offers one- and two-bedroom premium units.

• Argonne Hills, Lakeville
• Cahill Commons, Inver Grove Heights
• Cambrian Commons, Rosemount
• Cobblestone Square, Apple Valley
• Dakota Heights, South St. Paul
• Hillcrest Pointe, Inver Grove Heights
• Main Street Manor, Lakeville
• River Heights Terrace, South St. Paul
• The Dakotah, West St. Paul
• Thompson Heights, South St. Paul
• Valley Ridge, Burnsville
• Vermillion River Crossing, Farmington
• Village Commons, Mendota Heights

All senior housing waiting lists are open.

How To Apply

Interested applicants can apply online using any device with internet access, including computers, laptops, tablets or smart phones.

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.

Step 1. Application is processed to be placed on waiting lists.

Step 2. Once your name approaches the top of the waiting list, you will be contacted to provide information to confirm program eligibility. This will include verification of income, rental history, credit and criminal background checks. Application fee is due at this time.

Step 3. Your application will be approved or denied.

• • If approved, you will be offered a unit when one becomes available.
  • If denied you will be removed from waiting lists. You may apply for the waiting lists again if your situation changes and you meet eligibility requirements.

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.