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Bessler Management Co., Inc. - Cardinal Ridge

Rural Subsidized Congregate Housing for Older Adults

200 W State St, Belle Plaine, MN 56011

Eligibility
Applicants must meet income guidelines. The USDA provides a guide to help you determine your eligibility, based on geographic location, income and family size. Download the document, open it, and click on the map of Minnesota to view county and metro area data. Households that fall into the "Very Low Income", "Low Income" and "Moderate Income" groupings are eligible for rental housing subsidized by the USDA. Priority may be given to lower income households if there is a waiting list for the property. There are additional guidelines for determining priority on a waiting list. This type of housing requires at least one resident in the apartment to be a senior. USDA defines an elderly household as a household where at least one person is age 62 or older. Individuals interested in congregate services will be given priority. Individual properties may have additional eligibility requirements. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Seniors and persons with disabilities.
Application process
To obtain an application, contact the management company responsible for the property at which you intend to apply. To find properties in Minnesota, visit the USDA Rural Development website and click on Minnesota. Click on a county to find a list of properties. Click on a property to obtain the contact information for the management company. The information for each property includes the "complex type" which is Elderly, Family or Congregate housing. If the complex type is listed as Elderly, the property is reserved for elderly or disabled households. Elderly tenants are also eligible to reside in Family- or Congregate-designated properties. Or you can contact the Midwest Regional Team at [email protected] or Rural Development Multifamily Housing at 800-292-8293.
Fees
Rents are based on income w/minimum rent of $440, added fees for services.
Site Service Area

Scott County

Other Information

Specialization

  • People with low income
  • Older adults

Housing Unit Types

  • 2 bedroom unit
  • 1 bedroom unit
Privately owned building whose owner contracts with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development to receive rental subsidies. Property owner/manager must follow USDA regulations. The government gives funds directly to the apartment owners, who lower the rents they charge tenants with low-income. This type of affordable housing requires at least one resident in the apartment to be a senior. In addition, this type of housing has a communal dining area on site. The rental cost for some units is determined based on the resident's income. MORE INFORMATION Cardinal Ridge Apartments offers 35 Independent Living apartments in this congregate housing facility. This includes 34 1-bedroom units, and one 2-bedroom unit. Amenities include weekday noon meals, activities in the community room, building security system, elevator, and off-street parking.
Last Update
02/19/2026
Providing organization
Bessler Management Co., Inc.