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The Carver County CDA is excited to announce that the interest list for Carver Place Apartments is now open! Carver Place will be a 60-unit Low Income Housing Tax Credit project located at 1591 Hartwell Drive in Carver, Minnesota. Our anticipated opening date for occupancy is September 1st, 2025. We...
Neighborhood Development Alliance will be offering an in-person workshop for First-Time Homebuyers in Spanish. The workshop will take place on the following date:Saturday, September 20th, 2025From 9:00 AM to 5:30 PMParticipants must attend the entire session to receive the certificate of completion, which is required to apply for most homebuyer...
Notice of Potential Quorum - September 2nd, 2025. Click here for the full public notice.
Carver County CDA offices will be closed on Monday, September 1st. Click here for the full notice.
Join us in kicking off the August Advocacy campaign that began on July 28th through National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)! This letter writing and advocacy engagement campaign focuses on advocating for affordable housing and community development programs.NAHRO releases a new customizable letter every week throughout the six-week...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 23, 2025Carver County CDA Urges Congress to Protect Rental Assistance for Minnesota FamiliesChaska, MN — The Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA) is speaking out about proposed federal budget cuts that could put housing stability at risk for thousands of Minnesotans—including many right here in Carver County.More...
Our Executive Director, Allison Streich, was invited to speak at National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)'s Summer Symposium in New York City last week! The event included a deep dive into the projects that were awarded NAHRO Awards of Excellence this past year. We were honored to have received...
Please join the Carver County Historical Society and Dr. Jeremy Nienow to learn about what was discovered at the Old Ess Property in Chaska.The Carver County CDA has been rehabilitating the historic home and constructing 3 new builds at this site after the excavation. These 4 homes will be added...
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...
Carver County, Minnesota, is renowned for its exceptional quality of life for families and persons in numerous lifestages. The combination of picturesque natural landscapes and proximity to the Twin Cities fosters a reputation as one of the healthiest and happiest counties in MinnesotaThe availability of abundant housing options is a...
CDA Presented Award of Excellence!
Apr 1 2025We are honored to have received an Award of Excellence from National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)!While at the NAHRO Washington D.C. conference in March, we were presented with an Award of Excellence for our partnership with Beyond New Beginnings (BNB)! In July of 2024, the CDA was...
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. The contest is a collaborative effort of NAHRO's state, regional, and national organizations.Various CDA...
The Carver County CDA recently broke ground on Carver Oaks! Carver Oaks will consist of 43 units of 55+ affordable housing located in the City of Carver. This building is located on the parcel adjacent to Carver Place. We are excited to be moving forward with this project and look...
Running a small business can be quite invigorating. But once the adrenaline of turning an idea into a reality recedes, many entrepreneurs face sleepless nights from everything that accompanies business ownership, whether it’s getting finances in order or finding that first employee. The new year is the perfect time to take...
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...
Beyond New Beginnings and the Carver County CDA have an amazing partnership to provide housing for families of the Beyond New Beginnings program. Check out the video below that highlights Beyond New Beginnings and the impact it has had on the lives of many families!
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.
The CDA recently held a groundbreaking to celebrate Carver Place. Carver Place will be a 60 unit affordable housing project located in the City of Carver. We are thrilled to be moving forward with this project and look forward to the building opening in 2025. We would like to thank...