Applicants must be below the following income requirements:
- 1 person household = $66,300
- 2 person household = $75,750
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 = $104,400
- 2 person household = $119,280
Income limits are as of May 2023 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, 2023 for new rentals and re-certifications. Rents are subject to change.
- NOTE: Rental assistance programs can be used with the Senior Housing Program. 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.
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 = $482
- Maximum rent = $864
Two-Bedroom Apartment
Based on 32% of household’s annual income.
- Minimum rent = $714
- Maximum rent = $1,094
Flat Rent Buildings
One-Bedroom Apartment = $732
Two-Bedroom Apartment = $897
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 = $922
Two-bedroom apartment = $1,133
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
Preference is given to applicants who currently live, work, or have immediate family members (mother, father, son, daughter, brother or sister) residing in Dakota County.
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.
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- 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.
