“To improve the lives of Dakota County residents and enhance the economic vitality of communities through housing and community development.”
To improve the lives of Dakota County residents and enhance the economic vitality of communities through housing and community development.
To be a recognized leader in housing and community development by creatively meeting the needs of our stakeholders while maintaining a high level of financial performance.
The principles that guide our everyday actions.
Creating and maintaining dynamic partnerships with community stakeholders.
Using creative ideas and strategies to address housing and community development needs.
Demonstrating fairness and honesty while meeting the highest level of ethical conduct.
Maintaining excellence in the efficient, effective and responsive delivery of service.
Embracing the diversity of clients, staff and partners.
For over 50 years, the Dakota County CDA has been a leader in affordable housing and community development.
"The CDA is one of the largest housing and community development program providers in the Midwest."
The CDA was established as the Dakota County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, pursuant to special Minnesota Legislation. In 1975, the agency received funding for our first program, the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Embarked on a multi-phase plan to locally finance and construct affordable housing for seniors. Today, our Senior Housing Program houses over 1,900 households throughout the county.
Our mission grew as the CDA became an entitlement jurisdiction for the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, administered on behalf of Dakota County to eliminate blighted conditions and benefit low-income residents.
Developed the Workforce Family Townhome Program. Since then, the CDA has constructed 27 developments, housing almost 900 families across nine Dakota County cities.
Consistently designated as a High Performer by HUD. Since 2002, the CDA has annually received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the GFOA.
