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Emergency Rent Assistance
Feb 17 2026The Carver County Community Development Agency (CCCDA), in partnership with Bountiful Basket, is offering rent assistance to eligible families experiencing financial hardship. Funding is limited and applications will be accepted until funds are exhausted.Rent Assistance Informational DocumentRent Assistance Application Rent Assistance Application - SpanishRent Assistance Application - Somali Rent Assistance Application -...
Due to office renovations, Carver County CDA public main office hours at 705 Walnut St. N, Chaska, MN will be temporarily reduced. Beginning Friday, April 10th, and effective until further notice, Carver County CDA public main office hours will be Monday-Thursday 10:00am-3:00pm and closed on Friday's. Click here for the...
What does home mean to you? National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) holds a "What Home Means to Me" poster contest every year for grades K-12 who live in affordable housing across the country.Various CDA properties hosted events for the 2026 poster contest, and we are grateful to...
The meeting location has been changed for the April 16th, 2026, regular Board meeting. Click here for the public notice.
Community Land Trust adds new homes, celebrates Chaska Yards Grand OpeningAccess to housing that is attainable is a cornerstone of vibrant, prosperous communities. Housing is essential for supporting a growing workforce, attracting families and businesses, fostering community investment, and driving economic mobility and development.That effort is more important than ever...
Families in Carver County are backed by robust and extensive educational and community support systems that enable residents to pursue their passions, learn about the world, and confidently enter the workforce. Educational opportunity creates community, leading the decision to ‘Choose Carver County’ an exceptional decision for all. Reputable Student and...
Our Executive Director, Allison Streich, joined Carver County Local News to discuss all things affordable housing and community development. The podcast interview provides a glimpse into what the communities of Carver County are doing to assist families and community members afford homes, along with various other programs. Listen below to...
Communities with ample access to housing that is affordable stand out as vibrant, welcoming places where residents can thrive. Towns and cities that offer diverse housing options become magnets for new residents eager to plant roots, creating a ripple effect of opportunity and prosperity. In Carver County, MN, the Carver County...
Featuring 11 cities and 10 townships just 20 miles southwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Carver County, MN, is one of the fastest-growing counties in the Twin Cities metro area. With its burgeoning population, robust economic outlook and beautiful natural landscape, Carver County is alive with opportunity.A primary component of the Carver...
Carver County CDA held a groundbreaking event this week to celebrate Carver Oaks! Carver Oaks will consist of 43 units of 55+ affordable housing located in the City of Carver. We are excited to watch this project progress and are looking forward to opening the building in 2026. Thank you...
Today, April 22nd, we celebrate the 45th anniversary of the CDA! 45 years ago, today, the Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA) was formed! Minnesota State Legislature formed the Carver County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (CCHRA) which would later be changed to the Carver County CDA to represent our expanded...
Access to housing is a national crisis, and organizations nationwide strive to deliver successful solutions for their communities. Carver County (MN) Community Development Agency (CDA) seeks to provide affordable housing opportunities for residents while fostering economic and community development opportunities. The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) recognized...
2024-2027 Strategic Plan
Nov 5 2024The Carver County CDA's 2024-2027 Strategic Plan has been finalized and approved. Click here to view the Strategic Plan.
Carver County CDA and Carver County Public Health engaged Maxfield Research and Consulting, LLC to prepare a Comprehensive Housing Needs Analysis for the County. This analysis provides recommendations on the amount and types of housing that may be developed to meet the needs of current and future households residing in...