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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...Continue Reading

Public Notice - Regular October Board Meeting - October 24th, 2024 @5:00pmContinue Reading

The Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA) has available properties for those who need them! The CDA manages over 700 rental units throughout the county for individuals, families, and seniors. The agency also administers rental assistance programs to help residents find and retain affordable housing. Rental units, including Chaska’s Windstone...Continue Reading

If you are looking for career opportunities in Carver County, MN, the Community Development Agency (CDA) is looking for you! Join the CDA’s growing team dedicated to providing affordable housing opportunities and fostering economic and community development in the county. The CDA staff is focused on delivering information, technical assistance,...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

The state of Minnesota and Carver County are dedicated to providing its citizens with affordable housing options and funding opportunities! Quality housing options for prospective homeowners are plentiful in the area and the Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA) is here to help you find the perfect home for your...Continue Reading

The Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA) is dedicated to providing information and resources for affordable housing and community development opportunities here in Carver County, MN! The CDA staff focuses on compiling and delivering information, technical assistance, and housing option referrals to those in need. These services are offered to...Continue Reading

The Community Development Agency (CDA) has up-to-date online resources for housing and community development news in Carver County, MN! The CDA is a dedicated agency that assists in finding affordable housing opportunities and funding important community development projects. The CDA has injected over $140 million into our county’s communities for...Continue Reading

The Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA) is dedicated to helping everyone find affordable housing options in Carver County, MN, including its homeless population. The CDA offers its services and several valuable resources to those without housing. Whether you are an individual or supporting a family with dependents of all...Continue Reading

Small businesses are getting assistance and are finding success here in Carver County, MN! The Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA) is dedicated to assisting businesses, big and small, to get the help they need to succeed in the area, with the overall goal of ensuring every business has the...Continue Reading

We would like to say “Thank You” to those partnering with Carver County’s Community Development Agency (CDA) to help and support community development and affordable housing opportunities in the county! The CDA is a local government agency whose primary objective is to assist all county residents, communities, and businesses with...Continue Reading

The Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA) knows education is critical to successful homeownership. The HomeStretch program is an eight-hour homebuyer education course. The successful completion of this program is often required to qualify for many down payment assistance programs and other unique mortgage loan opportunities.Homebuyer Education Leads to Success...Continue Reading

 Residents and businesses in Carver County, MN, benefit from the Community Growth Partnership Initiative, which was created and designed to assist cities and townships in the county with their community and redevelopment goals! The Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA) developed this initiative to assist with funding for affordable housing...Continue Reading

Carver County, MN, is a great place to live with a variety of affordable housing options available! The Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA) is dedicated to helping everyone find the perfect housing options for their financial and individual needs in the area. The CDA owns and manages around 750...Continue Reading

Access to adequate housing is a hallmark of a community’s ability to deliver an acceptable quality of life for its residents. Endless studies report a link between housing and improving numerous metrics: childhood and intergenerational poverty, individual economic mobility and regional economic growth, to name a few. In Carver County,...Continue Reading

The Fair Housing Implementation Council (FHIC) requests proposals from any qualified agency, nonprofit or community organization related to the Fair Housing activities identified in its 2020 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI). Proposals will be collected in an online ZoomGrants application until Monday, June 10, 2024, at 4:30 PM.The FHIC...Continue Reading

Carver County remains on track to become the first Minnesota county of more than 10,000 residents and the first Twin Cities metro county to have 100 percent high-speed broadband service availability.When that occurs by the end of 2024, ironically some rural areas will have higher internet speed service than at...Continue Reading

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMonday, April 22, 2024For more information, contact:Allison StreichCollaboration with Golden Shovel Agency Ushers in a Fresh, User-Friendly Website ExperienceCHASKA, MN – Carver County Community Development Agency (CDA) is thrilled to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, developed in partnership with Golden Shovel Agency. This exciting revamp...Continue Reading

Carver County is beginning to take its first steps toward the creation of a community resource center (CRC). At the April 2 County Board Meeting, money was set aside to fund a future CRC in Carver County. These funds, along with a needs assessment survey that is being finalized to...Continue Reading

The Carver County CDA held its annual Fair Housing Training this week during National Fair Housing Month. A big thank you to Lisa Marvin for providing a very informative and engaging training with our staff and Board! #cccda #fairhousingContinue Reading

This article originally appeared on and was written for Wyandotte Economic Development Council by Golden Shovel Agency.In the dynamic landscape of today’s job market, the struggle to secure suitable housing options has emerged as a formidable barrier to employment for many individuals. The shortage of workforce housing options affects workers’...Continue Reading