Senior Housing

The Senior Housing Program is designed for adults age 62+. The developments offer residents a sense of community while they enjoy their golden years.

The Dakota County CDA created the Senior Housing Program in 1988 to provide affordable rental housing to Dakota County’s growing and active senior population. Since then, the CDA has developed senior housing developments in the 11 major cities in Dakota County.

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).

Senior residents engaging in community activities

Apartment Amenities

Equipped with everything needed for a comfortable and connected community life.

Community Space

Community rooms with full kitchens

Sitting Areas

Beautifully decorated social lounges

Libraries

Quiet spaces for reading and research

Laundry Facilities

Convenient laundry on every floor

Heated Parking

Optional underground heated garage

Smoke-Free

Healthy smoke-free units and campuses

How to Apply

Applications are currently accepted online. Interested seniors can apply using any device with internet access.

Waiting Lists Open

Valley Ridge in Burnsville

A CDA senior housing building managed by Presbyterian Homes. Also accepting applications to their waiting list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Households must be below the following income limits (As of April 2025):

  • 1 Person Household $72,950
  • 2 Person Household $83,400

*Income limits are subject to change.

Income-Based Buildings

Rent is 30% - 32% of your annual income.

1BR: $522 - $935

2BR: $772 - $1,183

Flat Rent Buildings

Fixed amount for all residents regardless of income.

One-Bedroom: $792

Two-Bedroom: $970

What's Included?

  • Heat
  • Water
  • Sewer
  • Trash

Residents are responsible for electricity. Security deposits: $600 (1BR) / $850 (2BR).

Interested applicants must create an account at www.myhousing.dakotacda.org. You must have a valid email address.

One application per household.
Head of household needs DOB & SSN.
Available in multiple languages.
Accessible on mobile & tablet.
1

Application is processed and you are placed on the waiting lists.

2

As you approach the top of the list, we verify eligibility (income, credit, background).

3

Upon approval, you select up to 4 buildings you'd like to reside at.