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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...
Carver County CDA staff were among the many that attended the Losing Sleep, Losing Homes Vigil at The Basilica of Saint Mary on Tuesday night. This Vigil is in response to the cuts that HUD released on November 13th for the Continuum of Care funding. The cuts would slash federal...
We were super excited to have the opportunity to showcase the Carver County CDA in the Summer 2025 issue of Affordable Housing News! The advertisement highlights our CDA programs, from rental housing to homeownership to small business assistance, along with some of the exciting projects that we currently have underway.For...
Carver County CDA offices will be closed on November 27th and November 28th. Click here for the full notice.
The Carver County CDA has 1 opening on its Board of Commissioners in District 2 for 2026. Please click here for Carver County Advisory Committee information and application.
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...
The Carver County CDA is honored to have received an Award of Merit through National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)! Nominated for Affordable Housing, our Chaska Yards project received an award through NAHRO's 2025 Community Innovation Awards Program. Melissa Taphorn from Washington County CDA accepted the award on...
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...
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...
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.