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 2017 · $800K total declared value · Most recent: Mar 2025 (building permit)
GARY HALONEN BUILDING RESTORATION CORPORATION
JAMES JOHNSON E5 ENERGY LLC
LIVE WIRE ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC
APRES EVENT DECOR & TENT RENTAL
LEE BLACKWELDER SIGNS BY RSG
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
Traditional Neighborhood 2 — moderate mixed-use corridor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 253 7TH ST W | 253 7TH STREET LLC | RESTAURANT AND/OR BAR | $1,560,200 | 150 ft |
| 211 7TH ST W | BOCCE LLC | RESTAURANT AND/OR BAR | $4,014,300 | 196 ft |
| 226 7TH ST W | WALTER G WESCOTT TR | MIXED RESID/COMMERCIAL | $414,400 | 212 ft |
| 250 SMITH AVE N | ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM | PARKING RAMP | $12,857,800 | 212 ft |
| 230 7TH ST W | 242 7TH STREET LLC | COMMERCIAL VACANT LAND | $280,800 | 234 ft |
| 255 7TH ST W | ALLINA HEALTH SYSTEM | SMALL (UNDER 10,000 SF) DET. RETAIL | $856,400 | 239 ft |
| 240 7TH ST W | 242 7TH STREET LLC | COMMERCIAL VACANT LAND | $280,800 | 244 ft |
| 211 7TH ST W | BOCCE LLC | RESTAURANT AND/OR BAR | $2,572,700 | 256 ft |
| 321 CHESTNUT ST | 242 7TH STREET LLC | COMMERCIAL VACANT LAND | $64,800 | 262 ft |
| 242 7TH ST W | 242 7TH STREET LLC | RESTAURANT AND/OR BAR | $1,732,900 | 283 ft |