Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
The Housing Choice Voucher Program (also known as Section 8) partners with the private rental market in Dakota County to provide decent, safe and sanitary housing opportunities for low-income families, elderly, handicapped and disabled persons at an affordable cost. The CDA administers this federal program for all of Dakota County and assists over 2,700 families and individuals through this program.
Program participants pay a minimum of 30% of their monthly adjusted income toward rent. The program provides rental assistance which is the difference between the participants rent portion and the contract rent. The rent assistance is paid directly to the property owner on the first of each month.
Program participants choose a rental unit from the private rental market and the property owner must be willing to accept voucher-assisted tenants. All assisted rental units must pass an annual inspection based on federally established Housing Quality Standards.
Vouchers stay with the tenant and not with the housing unit. This allows for more flexibility in housing choices and options.
Preference is given to applicants who currently live or work in Dakota County or to households that do not have a permanent address in Dakota County, but receive benefits from Dakota County Employment & Economic Assistance (such as DWP, GA, MFIP, MSA, and SNAP).
The waiting list for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) is open. To apply, visit: www.myhousing.dakotacda.org
If you have already applied:
- The CDA will contact you by email when your name reaches the top of the list to start the verification process to determine program eligibility.
- If you have an address or household composition change, log into your account at www.myhousing.dakotacda.org
- The CDA will also periodically update waitlists. You will be notified of this via email (to the email address you used to apply). It is important that you check your email and follow the instructions timely. If you have questions regarding this process, please read the following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document:
Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist “Save My Spot” FAQ
Questions? Email applications@dakotacda.org or call 651-675-4403.
Eligibility Information & Income Limits
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