Households must be below the following income limits:

• 1 person household = $68,500
• 2 person household = $78,250

Income limits are as of April 2024 and are subject to change.

The Senior Housing Program has two different rent structures:

• Rent Based on Income
  • Rent is based on a percentage of the resident’s income
• Flat Rent
  • Rent is the same amount for each resident

Rents are effective January 1, 2024 for new rentals and re-certifications. Rents are subject to change.

Rent Based on Income Buildings

One-Bedroom Apartment
Based on 30% of household’s annual income.

• Minimum rent = $504
• Maximum rent = $903

Two-Bedroom Apartment 
Based on 32% of household’s annual income.

• Minimum rent = $746
• Maximum rent = $1,143

Flat Rent Buildings

One-Bedroom Apartment = $765
Two-Bedroom Apartment = $937

Flat Rent Buildings include:

• Argonne Hills, Lakeville
• Cambrian Commons, Rosemount
• Cobblestone Square, Apple Valley
• Crossroads Commons, Lakeville
• Hillcrest Pointe, Inver Grove Heights
• Lakeside Pointe, Eagan
• O’Leary Manor, Eagan
• Thompson Heights, South St. Paul
• Valley Ridge, Burnsville
• Vermillion River Crossing, Farmington

Rents at Valley Ridge, Burnsville

*Call Valley Ridge – (952)-882-4000

Rental assistance programs can be used with the Senior Housing Program (such as the federal Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program, VASH, or other State or locally funded rent assistance programs.

Underground heated garage spaces (Optional) = $50 per month

Heat, water, sewer and trash are included with rent. Resident’s are responsible for electricity. Security deposits are $600 for a one-bedroom unit and $850 for a two-bedroom unit.

Valley Ridge Website

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

How To Apply

Interested applicants can apply online using any device with internet access, including computers, laptops, tablets or smart phones.

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.

Step 1. Application is processed to be placed on waiting lists.

Step 2. Once your name approaches the top of the waiting list, you will be contacted to provide information to confirm program eligibility. This will include verification of income, rental history, credit and criminal background checks. Application fee is due at this time.

Step 3. Your application will be approved or denied.

• • If approved, you will choose up to four CDA buildings you’d like to reside at. You will be offered a unit when one becomes available. If you turn down four unit offers, you are removed from the waiting list and will need to reapply.
  • If denied, you will be removed from waiting list. You may reapply for the waiting list again if your situation changes and you meet eligibility requirements.

Log into your account on www.myhousing.dakotacda.org and update your application information.

If you’d like to remove yourself from any waiting lists, please call 651-675-4504 or email applications@dakotacda.org.