What Carver County Community Development Agency does

Carver County Community Development Agency (CCCDA), also operating as Carver County CDA, is a government Community Development Agency established by Carver County, Minnesota and headquartered at 705 N Walnut St, Chaska. It serves as the county-level catalyst for affordable housing and economic development across eleven communities (Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska, Cologne, Hamburg, Mayer, New Germany, Norwood Young America, Victoria, Waconia, and Watertown) plus ten townships in the southwest Twin Cities metro. The agency's mandate is to deliver affordable housing opportunities for workforce, senior, and general-affordable residents and to drive economic and community development in partnership with the county, cities, local chambers, and businesses.

CCCDA's product portfolio spans three integrated lines: (1) Affordable Rentals — CDA-owned rental properties (currently ~700 units and growing) supported by rental assistance programs, with rent collection via RentCafe and WIPs integrations; (2) Homeownership and Land Trust — Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance (up to $50,000 as a 0% deferred loan), the First-Generation Homebuyer Set-Aside (up to $50,000 with 10-year forgiveness), Community Land Trust (operating since 2009), mortgage and rehab loan products, and Homebuyer Education (Home Stretch); (3) Community and Economic Development — Business Programs, Business Resources, and the Community Growth Partnership Initiative (CGPI) grant program established in 2016. Recent development activity includes the 60-unit Carver Place multi-family complex (2024) and the forthcoming Carver Oaks Senior Residence (announced September 2025). Technology is administrative rather than proprietary: website-based program information, online pre-applications through Microsoft Office Forms, and standard payment platforms.

The revenue model is public-sector: CCCDA receives county government allocations, federal and state programmatic pass-throughs (including rental assistance that the agency publicly advocated to protect in 2025), grant funding (CGPI), and rental income from owned properties. Customer segments are county residents seeking affordable rentals or first-time/first-generation homeownership, local businesses, and the eleven municipal governments. Distribution is via the Chaska main office (currently reduced hours: M-TH 10:00am-3:00pm), the carvercda.org portal, quarterly resident newsletters, Homebuyer Education workshops (including Spanish-language sessions), and a referral network of local chambers of commerce. Allison Streich serves as Executive Director.

Name

Carver County Community Development Agency

Legal name

Carver County Community Development Agency

Website

https://carvercda.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1855

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carver County Community Development Agency is a Minnesota government agency providing affordable rental housing, down payment assistance, and economic development programs across the eleven communities of Carver County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs (925110), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Housing, Urban/Regional Planning & Community Development (BPAIABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

Keywords

• Affordable housing programs
• Community development services
• Down payment assistance
• Rental assistance programs
• Economic development grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Chaska

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Funding and Program Revenue: As a Community Development Agency, the organization operates through public funding allocations from Carver County and programmatic revenues from housing assistance programs including down payment assistance loans, rental assistance, and community development grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Carver County Community Development Agency is a county government agency that administers affordable housing programs (down payment and closing cost assistance, first-generation homebuyer set-aside, community land trust, affordable rental housing, mortgage and rehab loan products, and homebuyer education) and community/economic development programs (the Community Growth Partnership Initiative grants and business support resources) for Carver County, Minnesota residents and local businesses. The agency acts as the primary local funder and program administrator for affordable housing supply and economic growth initiatives within the county.

Product overview

Carver County Community Development Agency (CCCDA) operates as a housing and community development organization offering a portfolio of integrated programs. The core offerings include affordable rental housing (CDA-owned properties with rental assistance), homeownership programs (Down Payment Assistance, First-Generation Set-Aside, Community Land Trust, Mortgage Products/Rehab Loans, Homebuyer Education), and economic development initiatives (Business Programs, Business Resources, Community Growth Partnership Initiative grants). The agency serves as a catalyst for workforce, senior, and affordable housing development across eleven Carver County communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program
• First-Generation Homebuyer Set-Aside Program
• Community Land Trust
• Affordable Rental Housing
• Community Growth Partnership Initiative (CGPI)
• Homebuyer Education Classes
• Mortgage and Rehabilitation Loan Programs
• Business Resources Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 700 affordable housing units and growing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Maxfield Research and Consulting, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2024Engaged by Carver County CDA and Carver County Public Health to prepare the 2024 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.
• SouthWest Metro Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional chamber of commerce serving the southwest metro area including Carver County communities. Listed as a resource partner in the CDA's Community Toolkit for business and visitor resources.
• Norwood Young America Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal chamber of commerce serving Norwood Young America and surrounding communities. Listed as a community partner in the CDA's toolkit providing business resources and outreach.
• Watertown Area Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal chamber serving Watertown and surrounding area. Partner in CDA's Community Toolkit providing business and visitor resources to support local economic development.
• Carver County GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CDA partners with Carver County government as the designated Community Development Agency. This partnership focuses on promoting Carver County, creating housing opportunities, and serving as a catalyst for new development and redevelopment.
• Carver County Cities (11 Communities)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with eleven cities in Carver County including Carver, Chanhassen, Chaska, Cologne, Hamburg, Mayer, New Germany, Norwood Young America, Victoria, Waconia, and Watertown to promote community and economic development.
• Local BusinessesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local businesses throughout Carver County to promote economic development, workforce housing initiatives, and community growth opportunities.
• Carver County Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership with Carver County Public Health on the 2024 Comprehensive Housing Needs Analysis and broader health and housing initiatives.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Greater Minnesota Housing Fund: Statewide nonprofit housing intermediary providing financing and technical assistance to affordable housing developers across Minnesota, including county CDAs. Functions as a partner/capacity-builder rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Dakota County Community Development Agency: Adjacent Twin Cities metro county CDA providing identical statutory housing and community development services. Directly comparable operating model, governance structure, and program portfolio for Dakota County residents.
• Scott County CDA: County-level CDA serving Scott County in the Twin Cities metro area. Operates similar affordable housing programs, down payment assistance, and community land trust models for a comparable suburban county demographic.
• Anoka County Housing & Redevelopment Authority: County-level housing authority serving Anoka County in the Twin Cities metro. Provides directly comparable affordable housing, rental assistance, and homeownership programs under the same Minnesota statutory framework.
• Washington County Community Development Agency: Minnesota CDA serving Washington County in the Twin Cities metro with the same statutory mandate for affordable housing, rental assistance, and economic development. Closest peer in geographic scale and program structure.

Broad incumbents

• Hennepin County Housing & Redevelopment Authority: Larger Twin Cities housing authority serving Hennepin County (Minneapolis). Operates a substantially broader portfolio across urban and suburban markets with significantly greater resources, serving as the dominant regional housing government entity.
• Minnesota Housing (Minnesota Housing Finance Agency): State-level housing finance agency providing statewide mortgage products, down payment assistance, and multifamily financing. The broader incumbent that funds and partners with county CDAs including Carver County.
• Met Council (Metropolitan Council): Twin Cities regional planning organization administering housing bonds, Livable Communities grants, and regional housing policy. Coordinates with county CDAs on regional affordable housing strategy and funding.

Others

• LISC Twin Cities: Local Initiatives Support Corporation Twin Cities office providing financing and capacity building for community development. Partners with CDAs and municipalities on affordable housing and economic development initiatives across the metro.

Emerging players

• Habitat for Humanity Minnesota: Nonprofit affordable housing developer and community land trust operator serving Minnesota. Operates a similar community land trust model and serves overlapping low-to-moderate income homebuyers, though as a private nonprofit rather than government entity.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Carver-County-CDA/61574617394551
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carver-county-cda

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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