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.
29 permits on record since 2016 · $8.9M total declared value · Most recent: May 2025 (electrical)
Eric Seanger MELROSE ELECTRIC INC
MIKE AUSTIN CC MIKE WALK AUSTIN REMODELING CONTRACTOR INC
Brian Lyons Electric, Fire & Security
G W COOK CONSTRUCTION
Brian Lyons Electric, Fire & Security
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
Multi-family Residential 3 — high-density apartment, no height limit
Setbacks
Estimated Buildable Footprint
Estimates based on typical zoning setbacks. Actual requirements may vary by lot, overlay, or conditional approval.
Back-of-envelope estimate based on mid-rise concrete (50+ units) benchmarks for 98,072 sqft buildable area.
| Address | Owner | Class | Assessed Value | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 557 7TH ST W | ALLIANT REH LLP | CONDOMINIUM OFFICE UNIT | $277,000 | 169 ft |
| 555 7TH ST W | ALLIANT REH LLP | CONDOMINIUM OFFICE UNIT | $488,700 | 189 ft |
| 561 7TH ST W | ALLIANT REH LLP | CONDOMINIUM OFFICE UNIT | $222,500 | 220 ft |
| 545 7TH ST W | MANCINI FAMILY LIMITED PARTNER | OFFICE BUILDING 1-2 STORIES | $634,000 | 237 ft |
| 0 7TH ST W | FORT ROAD OFFICE PARK | CI/CONDO/CO-OP NON-TAX OUTLOT | $100 | 244 ft |
| 159 WESTERN AVE S | ANNA BELC KRYS BELC | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $356,500 | 254 ft |
| 383 GOODHUE ST | LAWRENCE R MARCUS | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $151,700 | 255 ft |
| 146 WESTERN AVE S | TWIN PORTS ACCESSIBILITY PROJECT INC | APARTMENTS 7-19 RENTAL UNITS | $897,900 | 261 ft |
| 0 WESTERN AVE S | BIGOS WINSLOW COMMONS LLC | RESIDENTIAL, VACANT LAND, LOT | $1,500 | 268 ft |
| 382 BANFIL ST | LEIF J ERICKSON | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $255,300 | 272 ft |