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- Senior Housing Program 2-Bedroom Multiple Properties Senior is open.
- Senior Housing Program 1-Bedroom Senior is open.
- Senior Housing Program 2-Bedroom Multiple Properties Senior is open.
- Senior Housing Program Premium Unit Senior is open.
- Gateway Place Project-Based is open.
- Scattered Sites Public Housing is open.
- Colleen Loney Manor Project-Based is open.
- Nicols Pointe, Near Elderly Project-Based is open.
- Workforce Family Townhomes, 2 and 3-Bedroom Project-Based is open.
There are 3,861 low-income apartments in Dakota County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Dakota County, Minnesota can range from $550 to $1,300 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 1,718 low-income homes in Dakota County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $-5 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on July 7th, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Dakota County, Minnesota
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Dakota County Community Development Agency | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Homeownership |
| Metropolitan Council Housing and Redevelopment Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Dakota County, Minnesota Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Dakota County, Minnesota
Dakota County features 1,718 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Dakota County, Minnesota
There are 3,861 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Dakota County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Dakota County, Minnesota
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Dakota County landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Dakota County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Dakota County, Minnesota for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,460 and $1,784.
2024 Dakota County, Minnesota Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota County, Minnesota Fair Market Rent | $1,174 | $1,327 | $1,622 | $2,188 | $2,478 |
| Dakota County, Minnesota Payment Standard Range | $1,057 to $1,291 | $1,194 to $1,460 | $1,460 to $1,784 | $1,969 to $2,407 | $2,230 to $2,726 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Dakota County, MN Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 118 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 5,725 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 1,718 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 25.25% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.31 |
| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
| Median Household Income | $75,567 ±$820 |
| Median Rent | $971 ±$13 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 44.28% ± 1.93pp |
| Total Population | 408,456 |
Population and Household Demographics
Dakota County is a county in Minnesota with a population of 408,456. There are 156,466 households in the county with an average household size of 2.59 persons. 25.25% of households in Dakota County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Dakota County
The median gross income for households in Dakota County is $75,567 a year, or $6,297 a month. The median rent for the county is $971 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Dakota County, a household making less than $3,237 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 44.28% of households who rent are overburdened in Dakota County.
Area Median Income In Dakota County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Dakota County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $124,900
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Dakota County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Dakota County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Dakota County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$26,100 | $29,800 | $33,550 | $37,250 | $40,250 | $43,250 | $46,200 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Dakota County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$43,500 | $49,700 | $55,900 | $62,100 | $67,100 | $72,050 | $77,050 | $82,000 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Dakota County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$66,300 | $75,750 | $85,200 | $94,650 | $102,250 | $109,800 | $117,400 | $124,950 |
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