Applicants must be below the following income requirements:
- 1 person household = $50,350
- 2 person household = $57,550
Income limits are as of April 2018. Income limits are subject to change.
The Senior Housing Program has three different rent structures:
- Rent Based on Income Buildings
- Rent is based on a percentage of the resident’s income
- Flat Rent Buildings
- Rent is the same amount for each resident
- Premium Units
- Residents may have income greater than the income requirements
Rents are effective January 1, 2019 for new rentals and re-certifications. Rents are subject to change.
Rent Based on Income Buildings
One-Bedroom Apartment
Based on 30% of household’s annual income.
- Minimum rent = $423
- Maximum rent = $758
Two-Bedroom Apartment
Based on 32% of household’s annual income.
- Minimum rent = $627
- Maximum rent = $960
Flat Rent Buildings
One-Bedroom Apartment = $643
Two-Bedroom Apartment = $788
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 = $644
Two-bedroom apartment = $785
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 = $75,525
- 2 person household = $86,325
Premium unit rent rates are:
One-bedroom apartment = $810
Two-bedroom apartment = $995
Buildings with Premium Units include:
- 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
- Oakwoods East, Eagan
- Parkview Plaza, Mendota Heights
- 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
Garage Spaces
Underground heated garage spaces (Optional) = $50 per month
Heat, water, sewer and trash are included with rent. Resident’s are responsible for electricity. Security deposit equal to one month’s rent is required.
Waiting lists for 2-bedroom units in select cities are currently open.
Information on which properties/cities are currently open, please click here.
How To Apply
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, or
- Visit the CDA’s office (located at 1228 Town Centre Drive, Eagan) weekdays between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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. The application is screened for initial eligibility.
Step 2. If you are eligible, you will receive a letter letting you know that your application has been processed and you are now on the Senior Housing Program’s interest list.
Step 3. Once your name approaches the top of the interest list, you will receive a letter to call and schedule a briefing appointment.
Step 4. At your briefing appointment, you 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.
