Applicants must meet the following minimum income requirements:

1 bedroom applicants: $18,576
2 bedroom applicants: $21,576
3 bedroom applicants: $24,000

Applicants must also meet the following income limits:

Income limits are as of April 2021 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: $695
• Two-bedroom: $800
• Three-bedroom: $885

Rents are as of January 2021 and are subject to change.

Workforce housing waiting lists are currently closed.

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 completed Workforce Housing Program application to the CDA:

Step 1. The application is screened for initial eligibility. You will receive an email when your application is processed and you can log into your account at www.myhousing.dakotacda.org to see your status on waiting lists.

Step 2. Once your name approaches the top of a list, you will receive communication from the CDA to start the verification process for program eligibility.

Step 3. The CDA will verify your income, rental history, credit and criminal background check. Your application fee is due at this time.

Step 4. 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 the waiting list. You may apply again if your situation changes and you meet eligibility requirements.

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 application information, log into your CDA MyHousing account at www.myhousing.dakotacda.org.