Community Redevelopment

For communities to truly flourish, they need ample housing options for everyone at every income level, sufficient commercial and industrial property, as well as solid infrastructures such as communications, fiber networks, and safe streets. Working with a number of partners and resources, the CDA undertakes redevelopment activities that strengthen our communities and encourages Scott County to remain a vibrant place to live, as well as sustaining future economic growth.

Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS)

Scott County, in collaboration with the Scott County CDA, is constructing a 16-bed facility in Savage that will house both mental health crisis and intensive residential treatment services. These services serve our residents, right here in Scott County, who have a high risk of homelessness, death by suicide, inpatient hospitalization, and long term institutionalization.

A groundbreaking took place on September 16, 2019!  More story: https://www.facebook.com/Scott-County-CDA-184242952218176/

We invite you to a virtual walkaround by watching the video below.

Community Reinvestment Programs

In addition to strong economic growth, we’re committed to the development and preservation of affordable housing for low to moderate-income households throughout Scott County. We have two programs opening in the coming months, and we invite you to sign up for updates on these — as well as other programs and incentives — by clicking here.

INVEST Deferred Loan Program

The CDA will consider assisting new development or the acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily rental housing through its INVEST Program (preservation of assisted senior rental housing may also be considered), dependent upon funding and CDA board approval. Applications for 2020 will be posted in January.

Conduit Bond Financing

The CDA is authorized to issue tax-exempt and taxable revenue bonds for multi-family and facilities projects. Tax exempt bonds offer lower debt service to borrowers. Eligible projects include affordable rental housing, assisted living and long term care facilities, public infrastructure projects, municipal projects and (501)(c)3 non-profit real estate and equipment. Please contact us for more information.

Economic Development Incentive Grants

The CDA provides economic development incentive (EDI) grants to assist communities in completing land use, transportation, planning or environmental studies, and technical assistance, to maximize re/development opportunities within the county, dependent upon funding and CDA board approval.

55+ Independent Living Apartments

The CDA owns eight properties in Scott County, which are professionally managed by Great Lakes Management. Each project included a redevelopment component and has created 418 much-needed affordable independent living apartments for those 55+. These apartment homes include amenities such as a club room, salon, in-unit washer/dryer, covered parking and in-house building manager.