The Community Services Contract Unit develops programs, negotiates and monitors contracts, and evaluates fiscal and programmatic performance of contracted services for the division.
Become a Community Services vendor
If you are interested in becoming a Dakota County Community Services contracted vendor, you may complete and submit the 
Community Services Vendor Interest Form.
Requests for proposals
Information relating to current Community Services Division Requests for Proposals can be found by visiting the Requests for Bid, Proposals and Information page.
For more information about Community Services contracts, contact the Community Services Contract Team at cscontracts@co.dakota.mn.us.
Providers of home and community based waiver services (HCBS)
Providers interested in serving people receiving HCBS/waiver services should contact the Minnesota Department of Human Services to learn more about licensure requirements, provider enrollment and service standards.
Providers interested in Housing Support (formerly Group Residential Housing)
The Housing Support program pays for room and board for seniors and adults with disabilities who have low incomes. The program aims to reduce and prevent people from living in institutions or becoming homeless.
Dakota County is not accepting Housing Support applications from prospective providers at this time.
For questions about Dakota County's Housing Support program, contact Chelsea Lorenz at chelsea.lorenz@co.d akota.mn.us.