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.
24 permits on record since 2017 · $1.2M total declared value · Most recent: Jul 2022 (electrical)
Theresa Diviine REBEL ELECTRIC LLC
ESCAPE FIRE PROTECTION
Kristen Scharbach Quality Trusted Commercial Construction & Roofing
DERREK SKEIE COMMERCIAL PLBG & HTG INC
Scott Nelson BRIGHT SIDE ELECTRIC INC
Source: Saint Paul open data. Declared construction values are applicant-reported and may not reflect actual project cost.
West Side Community Organization · Saint Paul
ACS rents reflect current tenant leases and may differ from new market rents.
Source: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates · Census Tract 361
Light Industrial — low-impact manufacturing and warehousing
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 62,141 sqft buildable area.
| Address | Owner | Class | Assessed Value | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 314 CHESTER ST | RBP REALTY LLC | FLEX INDUSTRIAL CENTER | $1,624,100 | 210 ft |
| 276 CHESTER ST | RBP REALTY LLC | FLEX INDUSTRIAL CENTER | $2,059,800 | 251 ft |
| 341 CHESTER ST | CATHOLIC CHARITIES ARCHDCSE ST PAUL MPLS | EXEMPT, WELFARE/CHARIT FACILITY | $2,086,700 | 408 ft |
| 334 CHESTER ST | RBP REALTY LLC | FLEX COMMERCIAL CENTER | $1,812,300 | 414 ft |
| 0 CHESTER ST | AMERICOLD REAL ESTATE LP | INDUSTRIAL, VACANT LAND | $188,400 | 428 ft |
| 261 CHESTER ST | INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIST 625 | EXEMPT PROP. OWNED BY BD OF EDUC. | $2,805,900 | 501 ft |
| 0 CHESTER ST | RBP REALTY LLC | INDUSTRIAL, VACANT LAND | $85,100 | 517 ft |
| 264 LAFAYETTE FRONTAGE RD E | RBP REALTY LLC | FLEX INDUSTRIAL CENTER | $3,929,000 | 588 ft |
| 0 FILLMORE AVE E | ST PAUL PW FLOOD CONTROL | EXEMPT, VACANT LAND | $1,207,200 | 597 ft |
| 380 CHESTER ST | RIVERVIEW TRIANGLE LLC | OFFICE BUILDING 1-2 STORIES | $3,137,800 | 675 ft |