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.
13 permits on record since 2015 · $112K total declared value · Most recent: Jul 2024 (elevating device)
MINNESOTA ELEVATOR INC
Fraser Morris
SEAN SABERY LIFESAVER FIRE PROTECTION, INC
CHARLES WORMS COOL AIR MECHANICAL, INC.
CHARLES WORMS COOL AIR MECHANICAL, INC.
Source: Saint Paul open data. Declared construction values are applicant-reported and may not reflect actual project cost.
Payne-Phalen District 5 Planning Council · Saint Paul
ACS rents reflect current tenant leases and may differ from new market rents.
Source: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates · Census Tract 330
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 small multifamily (2–4 units, wood frame) benchmarks for 1,427 sqft buildable area.
| Address | Owner | Class | Assessed Value | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 388 13TH ST E | RAMSEY COUNTY PROPERTY MGMT | EXEMPT PROP. OWNED BY COUNTY | $1,493,400 | 172 ft |
| 0 GROVE ST | COUNTY OF RAMSEY | EXEMPT, VACANT LAND | $18,800 | 181 ft |
| 425 GROVE ST | COUNTY OF RAMSEY | EXEMPT PROP. OWNED BY COUNTY | $28,184,900 | 185 ft |
| 425 GROVE ST | CITY OF ST PAUL | EXEMPT PROP. OWNED BY COUNTY | $11,705,600 | 223 ft |
| 0 OLIVE ST | CITY OF ST PAUL | EXEMPT, VACANT LAND | $524,500 | 325 ft |
| 0 OLIVE ST | MERITEX LAFAYETTE PARK LLC | INDUSTRIAL, VACANT LAND | $294,800 | 442 ft |
| 525 LAFAYETTE RD | UNIVERSITY REALTY LIMITED | CONVENIENCE STORE | $757,000 | 449 ft |
| 384 13TH ST | SCHMIDT DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING KELLIE L SCHMIDT | IND WAREHOUSE | $412,300 | 459 ft |
| 570 PINE ST | ANCHOR PAPER CO | IND WAREHOUSE | $1,945,400 | 467 ft |
| 0 OLIVE ST | MERITEX ENTERPRISES INC | COMMERCIAL VACANT LAND | $30,400 | 477 ft |