Special Programs
Homeownership Voucher Program
The Scott County CDA has openings in our Homeownership Voucher Program. The Homeownership Voucher Program is similar to the Section 8 Program, but instead of monthly assistance going to assist with rent payments, your monthly assistance is sent to your mortgage company to pay your mortgage payments. The Homeownership Voucher Program is time-limited and will provide mortgage assistance for a maximum of 15-years and when it ends, you will remain the homeowner! You must be a current Scott County CDA Section 8 participant and meet all other eligibility criteria.
To find out if you are eligible to apply:
- Download the Eligibility Criteria and Application Process Guide
To apply:
- Download and print Application
- Request an application by email at HOV@scottcda.org or by mail at 952-402-9022.
Please note, if you choose to walk-in, Scott County CDA can give you an application, but will NOT be able to answer any questions about the program or assist in completing it.
*If you have questions regarding the program or the application, you must contact: Melissa H., Housing Specialist at 952-402-9022 x211 or email her at mhanson@scottcda.org.
At every stage of life, where we live is the foundation for our health, education, and economic wellbeing so the CDA is proud to assist some of our most vulnerable populations through rental assistance vouchers that are designated for special populations. Funding for the following programs are made possible through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or Minnesota Housing and are administered by the CDA with the support of Scott County Health and Human Services.
Bridges
The Bridges Rental Assistance Program provides housing assistance for people with very low incomes and mental illness. Bridges is designed to help people with high needs by providing a housing subsidy that is linked with community mental health services.
Housing Trust Fund
The Housing Trust Fund is a short-term rental assistance program that serves households experiencing long-term homelessness in our community. The short-term rent subsidy helps stabilize housing while giving households the time to work with community services to transition to more long term, affordable housing.
Family Unification Program
The Family Unification Program are special vouchers that assist families involved in the child protection system stay together or reunites families by providing safe and stable housing. These vouchers can also assist youth at least 18 and not more than 24 years old coming out of foster care at risk of homeless or currently homeless.
Referrals for these programs are through Scott County Health and Human Services or Coordinated Entry.
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