Welcome to the MyHousing portal for the Dakota County CDA

To apply for waiting lists, click “Applicant Login” at the top of this page. For new users, you will need to have an email address to create a MyHousing account, username and password. If you have previously applied, you will login using the email address you created your account with and password.

Complete the application, select waiting lists and submit. Your application will be reviewed for eligibility and you will receive confirmation by email when your application has been processed.

The CDA will also periodically update waitlists. You will be notified by email (to the email address you used to apply) to save your spot on waiting lists. When you receive those notifications, it is important that you check your email and follow the instructions timely. 

The following waiting lists are currently open:

Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8 rental assistance)
The Housing Choice Voucher Program provides rent assistance to eligible households. The income limits for the program are:

* 1 person household = $41,100
* 2 person household = $46,950
* 3 person household = $52,800
* 4 person household = $58,650
* 5 person household = $63,350
* 6 person household = $68,050
* 7 person household = $72,750
* 8 person household = $77,450

Preference is given to applicants who currently live, work, are hired to work, or attend school (full time) in Dakota County.

Public Housing - Scattered Site
The Public Housing Program provides affordable rental housing for families in two- and three-bedroom units located in Apple Valley, Burnsville, Hastings, Lakeville and Rosemount. Residents pay 30% of their monthly income towards rent.

Income limits for Public Housing are:
2 person household = $71,550
3 person household = $80,500
4 person household = $89,400
5 person household = $96,600
6 person household = $103,050

Preference is given to applicants who currently live, work, are hired to work, or attend school (full time) in Dakota County.

Colleen Loney Manor
Colleen Loney Manor is an 80-unit public housing apartment building in West St. Paul.

Income limits for Colleen Loney Manor are:
1 person household = $62,600
2 person household = $71,550

Preference is given to applicants who currently live, work, are hired to work, or attend school (full time) in Dakota County.

Gateway Place
Gateway Place is a workforce housing apartment building in West St. Paul. The building has 54 units (21 studio and 22 one-bedrooms). Rents are $700 for a studio and $850 for a one-bedroom.

Income limits for Gateway Place are:
1 person household = $49,320
2 person household = $56,340

Minimum income requirements:
Studio units = $17,244
One-bedroom units = $20,904

Preference is given to applicants who currently live, work, are hired to work, or attend school (full time) in Dakota County.

Senior Housing Program

The Senior Housing Program serves households that have at least one member that is age 62 years of age or older. Additional household members need to be 55 years of age or older. One household member needs to be at least 62 years of age to apply for waiting lists.

Households must meet program eligibility requirements including having incomes below the following limits:

• 1 person household = $62,600
• 2 person household = $71,550

There are two rent structures in the program; rent based on income and flat rents. Monthly rents for rent based on income one-bedroom units range from $466 - $835 and two bedroom units range from $690 - $1,057. Flat rent units are $707 for a one-bedroom and $867 for a two-bedroom.  

Preference is given to applicants who live, work or have immediate family (mother, father, son, daughter, brother or sister) residing in Dakota County.

Applicants can apply to a one-bedroom waiting list and/or two-bedroom waiting list. When a household has been selected from the waiting list, program eligibility will be reviewed. Once a household is verified as being eligible, they will select up to four properties they would like to reside.
 

Workforce Housing Program

The CDA is accepting applications for two- and three-bedroom units in the Workforce Housing Program which serves families with children under the age of 18. There is one waiting list and applicants will select up to four desired locations after being screened for program eligibility.

Income limits for this program are:

• 2 person household = $56,760
• 3 person household = $63,840
• 4 person household = $70,920
• 5 person household = $76,620
• 6 person household = $82,320

• 2 bedroom applicants = $22,536
• 3 bedroom applicants = $25,272

Questions? Email: [email protected]