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Coming Soon....Carver Oaks Senior Residence!
Sep 8 2025Coming soon...Carver Oaks Senior Residence!We are very excited to announce that the interest list for Carver Oaks is now open! Located at 1593 Hartwell Drive in the City of Carver, Carver Oaks is a 55 and better complex that offers 1- and 2-bedroom units. Our anticipated opening date for occupancy...
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...
Come celebrate the grand opening of Chaska Yards with us on October 2nd! The event will include speakers, a ribbon cutting, and tours of the renovated historic Ernst House and three new homes - all of which are now part of our Community Land Trust. We are SO excited to...
The October 16th, 2025, Regular Board meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, October 28th, 2025. Click here for the full public notice.
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...
This week, we celebrated the opening of Carver Place Apartments and the 45th Anniversary of the Carver County CDA! The ribbon cutting ceremony represents not only the opening of a low-income housing tax credit project, but the addition of 60 units for residents of Carver County to call home. It...
We are very excited to announce that our most recent project, Carver Place, has officially opened for occupancy! ? Carver Place is a 60-unit affordable housing project located in the City of Carver.The first day of move-ins began on September 2nd - it is always an honor to serve the...
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...
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...
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.