Within the Downtown Saint Paul Cultural District — defined by I-94 north, Lafayette Bridge east, the Mississippi River south, and Chestnut Rd west. Cultural STAR funds prioritize nonprofits and arts/culture projects in this boundary.
Saint Paul — Cultural District ↗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 ↗Cultural STAR grants fund arts, heritage, and cultural projects within the Downtown Cultural District. At least 80% of Cultural STAR goes to nonprofits located in the district; for-profit applicants may also be considered.
Saint Paul — STAR Program ↗Signals are based on public datasets; program eligibility requires verification.
1 permit on record since 2022 · $1K total declared value · Most recent: Apr 2022 (building permit)
MA MORTENSON CONSTRUCTION
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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 228 PLEASANT AVE | ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM | EXEMPT, VACANT LAND | $156,800 | 143 ft |
| 221 SMITH AVE N | ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM | EXEMPT, VACANT LAND | $1,411,300 | 174 ft |
| 230 PLEASANT AVE | ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM | EXEMPT, VACANT LAND | $250,900 | 184 ft |
| 393 CHESTNUT ST | ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM | EXEMPT, VACANT LAND | $517,500 | 259 ft |
| 225 SMITH AVE N | ST PAUL HEALTHCARE INVESTORS LLC | MEDICAL OFFICE | $29,399,200 | 285 ft |
| 211 SMITH AVE N | ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM | EXEMPT, VACANT LAND | $3,685,200 | 294 ft |
| 0 THOMPSON ST | ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM | COMMERCIAL VACANT LAND | $360,700 | 340 ft |
| 354 CHESTNUT ST | CHESTNUT ARMS PARTNERSHIP | APARTMENTS 20-49 RENTAL UNITS | $3,022,400 | 416 ft |
| 0 PLEASANT AVE | ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM | COMMERCIAL VACANT LAND | $133,300 | 427 ft |
| 250 THOMPSON ST | PHYSICIANS IMAGING BUILDING LL | MEDICAL OFFICE | $3,942,900 | 428 ft |
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