Applicants must meet the following minimum income requirements:
1 bedroom applicants: $18,480
2 bedroom applicants: $21,456
3 bedroom applicants: $23,928
Minimum income requirements are as of January 2021. Income requirements are subject to change.
Applicants must also meet the following income limits:
| Household Size |
Preference Income |
Maximum Income |
| 1 |
$36,200 |
$43,440 |
| 2 |
$41,400 |
$49,860 |
| 3 |
$46,550 |
$55,860 |
| 4 |
$51,700 |
$62,040 |
| 5 |
$55,850 |
$67,020 |
| 6 |
$60,000 |
$72,000 |
Income limits are as of April 2020. Income limits are subject to change.
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: $695
- Two-bedroom: $800
- Three-bedroom: $885
Rents are as of January 2021 and are subject to change.
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 at the CDA’s office (located at 1228 Town Centre Drive, Eagan)
- Applications can be submitted at the CDA’s office weekdays between the hours of 8 a.m. to 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.
After you submit your completed Workforce Housing Program application to the CDA:
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 Workforce 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.
Whether you’ve changed your address, household members or income, it’s important that you keep this information up to date to ensure you are contacted when a unit becomes available for you.
To update your address, household members or income:
- Log in to your CDA MyHousing account at www.myhousing.dakotacda.org to update your information.OR
- Print out the Workforce & Public Housing Change Form or call 651-675-4504 to request a paper copy of the form. Fill out the form, and return it to the CDA.
Workforce & Public Housing Program Change Form
