Applicants must meet the following minimum income requirements:
1 bedroom applicants: $17,520
2 bedroom applicants: $19,992
3 bedroom applicants: $22,224
Minimum income requirements are as of January 2018. Income requirements are subject to change.
Applicants must also meet the following income limits:
| Household Size |
Preference Income |
Maximum Income |
| 1 |
$31,650 |
$37,980 |
| 2 |
$36,200 |
$43,440 |
| 3 |
$40,700 |
$48,840 |
| 4 |
$45,200 |
$54,240 |
| 5 |
$48,850 |
$58,620 |
| 6 |
$52,450 |
$62,940 |
Income limits are as of May 2017. 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: $640
- Two-bedroom: $725
- Three-bedroom: $800
Rents are as of January 2018 and are subject to change.
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:
- Print out the Workforce & Public Housing Change Form or call 651-675-4504 to request a paper copy of the form.
Workforce & Public Housing Program Change Form
- Fill out the change form.
- Return the change form to the CDA.
