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Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) - Portland N&S/Biscayne Townhomes

Publicly Owned Subsidized Housing

Eligibility

Public housing is for low-income households. Your eligibility is based on: * Annual gross income * Whether you qualify as elderly, a person with a disability or as a family * U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status If you are eligible, the Housing Authority will check your references to make sure you and your family will be good tenants. A Housing Authority may deny admission to any applicant whose habits and practices may be expected to have a harmful effect on other tenants or on the project's environment. You must meet income guidelines. Income limits are set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Income guidelines can be found on the HUD website. Check with the property management for specific income limits. HUD sets the upper income limits at 80% of the median income for the county or metropolitan area in which you choose to live. Some housing is limited to people with very low income (50% of median income). Income limits vary from area to area so you may be eligible at one Housing Authority but not at another. The amount is adjusted each year and is based on family size.
https://www.dakotacda.org/housing-resources/scattered-site-public-housing

Application process

Call for more information. Some properties maintain waiting lists. There may be a long wait, or the waiting list may be closed.

Service area

Dakota County, MN

Other Information

Housing Unit Types

3 or more bedroom unit
2 bedroom unit

Specialization

People with low income

Description

Housing owned and operated by a local government entity, such as a Public Housing Agency or a Housing Authority, which provides low-rent affordable housing to households with low incomes who are eligible. The rental amount paid by the resident is often determined based on the resident's income. Some housing has a low, fixed rent amount. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single family houses to high-rise apartments. Some housing may be restricted to specific populations, such as older adults, families, or people with disabilities. MORE INFORMATION The Scattered Site Public Housing Program is designed to provide affordable housing for families with low- or moderate-incomes through a variety of housing options. Participants pay 30% of their monthly income towards rent.

Last Update

02/05/2026

Providing organization

Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA)