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Scott County Community Development Agency
Shakopee, Minnesota
Last Updated
12 hours ago
About Scott County Community Development Agency
The Scott County Community Development Agency (PHA Code MN184) is located in Shakopee, Scott County, Minnesota. It manages approximately 494 assisted housing units, which include 455 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and 39 Public Housing units.
Currently, the agency is accepting applications for waitlists under the following programs: Other, Other (Rural Development), Prairie Pointe, Rural Development, and Rural Development Properties. Several other programs, including HCV and Public Housing, are presently closed to new applications.
Applicants should note that income limits apply. For instance, a family of four must meet the Very Low Income threshold, which is currently set at $66,200 per year for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HUD Metro FMR Area.
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Other (Rural Development) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Rural Development Properties waiting list is open. Properties include 1-3 bedroom apartments in Belle Plaine and Jordan. Rental assistance may be available for those who qualify.
Prairie Pointe Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Prairie Pointe High Priority Homeless Preference Units waitlist is open for 2-bedroom apartments in Shakopee. Only for those who meet the High Priority Homeless Criteria.
Rural Development Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Rural Development Properties waitlist is open for 1-3 bedroom apartments in Belle Plaine and Jordan. Rental assistance may be available for those who qualify. Bring It Home - Preference Only waitlist requires applicants to already be on an HCV, PBV, or Rural Development waiting list.
Rural Development Funded Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This program offers 1-3 bedroom apartments in Belle Plaine and Jordan, with rental assistance available for qualified applicants.
Rural Development Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This program offers 1-3 bedroom apartments in Belle Plaine and Jordan, with rental assistance potentially available for qualified applicants.
Rural Development Properties Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Offers 1-3 bedroom apartments in Belle Plaine and Jordan; rental assistance may be available for those who qualify.
Other Programs
16 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
This is a preference-only program where eligibility requires applicants to already be on the HCV, PBV, or Rural Development waiting lists, currently living in Scott County, and meet specific income and other criteria.
This waitlist is closed and requires applicants to already be on HCV, PBV, or Rural Development waiting lists, reside in Scott County, and meet eligibility.
Bring It Home - Preference Only is closed. To be eligible, applicants must already be on the HCV, PBV, or Rural Development waiting lists, live in Scott County, and meet income and other eligibility criteria.
Housing Choice Voucher program is closed. Bring It Home - Preference Only waitlist requires applicants to already be on an HCV, PBV, or Rural Development waiting list.
Mainstream Voucher Program is closed. Serves people with disabilities who are ages 18-61.
Applicants must already be on the HCV, PBV, or Rural Development waiting lists, currently living in Scott County, and meet income and other eligibility criteria.
This program is for existing applicants on HCV, PBV, or Rural Development waiting lists who currently live in Scott County and meet income and other eligibility criteria.
Project Based Units (scattered site) are closed. Bring It Home - Preference Only waitlist requires applicants to already be on an HCV, PBV, or Rural Development waiting list.
2-bedroom apartments in Shakopee for persons with disabilities.
Offers 1 bedroom apartments in Prior Lake with a preference for ages 62+ and individuals with disabilities.
The waiting list for 1 bedroom apartments in Prior Lake is currently closed, with a preference for applicants aged 62 and older or those with disabilities.
Project-based units, including 2-5 bedroom scattered site units in Shakopee, Savage, and Prior Lake, are currently closed. Prior Manor Apartments (1-bedroom in Prior Lake, preference for ages 62+ and individuals with disabilities) and Prairie Pointe Persons with Disabilities Preference Units (2-bedroom in Shakopee) are also closed.
The Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) waiting list is currently closed.
The HPH (Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive Housing) program for 2-bedroom apartments in Shakopee is by referral only.
This program provides temporary rental assistance for people with mental illness transitioning from regional treatment centers, with referrals made by a mental health professional.
2-bedroom apartments in Shakopee, by referral only.
Status History
Deadline: Feb 25, 2026
Official Application
Apply directly through the official Scott County Community Development Agency portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING
Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Scott County Community Development Agency
Check Current Status
Scott County Community Development Agency currently has 6 open waiting lists (Other (Rural Development), Prairie Pointe, Rural Development, Rural Development Funded Housing, Rural Development Housing, Rural Development Properties). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Scott County Community Development Agency, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $66,200/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Apply directly through the official Scott County Community Development Agency portal. Applications are free — never pay to apply.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Scott County Community Development Agency, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Scott County Community Development Agency manages approximately 494 assisted housing units (455 Section 8, 39 Public Housing), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Shakopee. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Scott County Community Development Agency
Other (Rural Development) open
The Other (Rural Development) program at Scott County Community Development Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Shakopee. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Prairie Pointe open
The Prairie Pointe program at Scott County Community Development Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Shakopee. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Rural Development open
The Rural Development program at Scott County Community Development Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Shakopee. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Rural Development Funded Housing open
The Rural Development Funded Housing program at Scott County Community Development Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Shakopee. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Rural Development Housing open
The Rural Development Housing program at Scott County Community Development Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Shakopee. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Rural Development Properties open
The Rural Development Properties program at Scott County Community Development Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Shakopee. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Bring It Home closed
The Bring It Home program at Scott County Community Development Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Shakopee. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Bring It Home (Preference Only) closed
The Bring It Home (Preference Only) program at Scott County Community Development Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Shakopee. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Bring It Home - Preference Only closed
The Bring It Home - Preference Only program at Scott County Community Development Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Shakopee. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Scott County Community Development Agency provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Shakopee. This program serves approximately 455 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at Scott County Community Development Agency are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.
Other closed
The Other program at Scott County Community Development Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Shakopee. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other (Bring It Home Preference) closed
The Other (Bring It Home Preference) program at Scott County Community Development Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Shakopee. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
PBV Project-Based Voucher closed
Project-Based Vouchers at Scott County Community Development Agency are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Shakopee. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
Prairie Pointe (Disability Preference) closed
The Prairie Pointe (Disability Preference) program at Scott County Community Development Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Shakopee. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Prior Manor Apartments closed
The Prior Manor Apartments program at Scott County Community Development Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Shakopee. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Prior Manor Apartments (1 bedroom) closed
The Prior Manor Apartments (1 bedroom) program at Scott County Community Development Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Shakopee. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Public Housing Public Housing closed
Public Housing units at Scott County Community Development Agency are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. Scott County Community Development Agency manages approximately 39 Public Housing units in Shakopee. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Scott County Community Development Agency converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Shakopee maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
other closed
The other program at Scott County Community Development Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Shakopee. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Bridges Rental Assistance Program closed
The Bridges Rental Assistance Program program at Scott County Community Development Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Shakopee. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
HPH closed
The HPH program at Scott County Community Development Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Shakopee. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the income limits for Scott County Community Development Agency?
Scott County Community Development Agency Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Scott County Community Development Agency are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HUD Metro FMR Area. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $66,200. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $27,800 | $46,350 | $72,950 |
| 2 Persons | $31,800 | $53,000 | $83,400 |
| 3 Persons | $35,750 | $59,600 | $93,800 |
| 4 Persons | $39,700 | $66,200 | $104,200 |
| 5 Persons | $42,900 | $71,500 | $112,550 |
| 6 Persons | $46,100 | $76,800 | $120,900 |
| 7 Persons | $49,250 | $82,100 | $129,250 |
| 8 Persons | $54,150 | $87,400 | $137,550 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Scott County Community Development Agency — including across state lines.