Within a HUD-designated Qualified Census Tract — LIHTC projects here receive a 30% basis boost, significantly increasing the tax credit allocation for affordable housing development.
HUD — LIHTC Qualified Census Tracts ↗Saint Paul's Sales Tax Revitalization (STAR) program provides grants and loans for commercial, mixed-use, and neighborhood improvement projects. Applications accepted annually.
Saint Paul — STAR Program ↗Affordable housing developments in QCTs receive a 30% increase in eligible basis for Low Income Housing Tax Credits — materially improving project feasibility. Allocated through MHFA.
HUD — LIHTC Qualified Census Tracts ↗Signals are based on public datasets; program eligibility requires verification.
50 permits on record since 2023 · $9.7M total declared value · Most recent: Jun 2025 (electrical)
Mike Karpesh Integrated Fire & Security
Mike Karpesh Integrated Fire & Security
Mr. Anthony Pallarico NEI ELECTRIC
Mr. Anthony Pallarico NEI ELECTRIC
SETH HOLM HUNT ELECTRIC CORPORATION
Source: Saint Paul open data. Declared construction values are applicant-reported and may not reflect actual project cost.
West 7th St / Fort Road Federation · Saint Paul
ACS rents reflect current tenant leases and may differ from new market rents.
Source: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates · Census Tract 359
Central Business-Service — downtown support and mixed-use
Setbacks
Estimated Buildable Footprint
Estimates based on typical zoning setbacks. Actual requirements may vary by lot, overlay, or conditional approval.
No buildable area could be estimated under current zoning setbacks. The lot may be too small or the setbacks consume the entire parcel.
| Address | Owner | Class | Assessed Value | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 SMITH AVE N | LANGFAMCO | MEDICAL OFFICE | $16,595,700 | 317 ft |
| 347 SMITH AVE N 1001 | CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE | EXEMPT CLINIC | $659,600 | 370 ft |
| 347 SMITH AVE N 1002 | ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM | EXEMPT CLINIC | $203,400 | 370 ft |
| 347 SMITH AVE N 4001 | CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE | EXEMPT CLINIC | $5,854,600 | 370 ft |
| 347 SMITH AVE N 2001 | ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM | EXEMPT CLINIC | $4,367,000 | 370 ft |
| 347 SMITH AVE N 3001 | CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE | EXEMPT CLINIC | $6,094,500 | 370 ft |
| 347 SMITH AVE N 6001 | HSRE-MN GARDENVIEW LLC | MEDICAL OFFICE | $4,939,900 | 370 ft |
| 347 SMITH AVE N 5001 | HSRE-MN GARDENVIEW LLC | MEDICAL OFFICE | $4,958,400 | 370 ft |
| 347 SMITH AVE N 2002 | ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM | EXEMPT CLINIC | $385,900 | 370 ft |
| 347 SMITH AVE N 1003 | CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE | EXEMPT CLINIC | $447,200 | 370 ft |