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.
7 permits on record since 2023 · $23K total declared value · Most recent: Jan 2025 (electrical)
STEVE FRANEK Powerhouse Electric Inc
DAVID SMITH ST PAUL PLBG & HTG CO - MSP PLBG
DAVID SMITH ST PAUL PLBG & HTG CO - MSP PLBG
Pablo Aguilar AMBIA ENERGY, LLC
Pablo Aguilar AMBIA ENERGY, LLC
Source: Saint Paul open data. Declared construction values are applicant-reported and may not reflect actual project cost.
Frogtown Neighborhood Association · Saint Paul
ACS rents reflect current tenant leases and may differ from new market rents.
Source: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates · Census Tract 324
Residential — small-scale multi-unit housing (up to 4 units)
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 3,071 sqft buildable area.
| Address | Owner | Class | Assessed Value | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1026 BLAIR AVE | KENNY LEE | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $303,500 | 50 ft |
| 1038 BLAIR AVE | DAVID G JOHNSON SR AUDREY NEAL JOHNSON | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $364,900 | 57 ft |
| 1022 BLAIR AVE | YULANDA C WILLIAMS | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $250,700 | 98 ft |
| 1035 LAFOND AVE | THERESA LLOYD | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $269,100 | 143 ft |
| 1014 BLAIR AVE | JULIE C KEHNE | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $249,100 | 147 ft |
| 1027 LAFOND AVE | ASHEIPUH YVETTE | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $339,000 | 149 ft |
| 1039 LAFOND AVE | BETHANY A ASSELL JACOB BONDE | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $280,400 | 156 ft |
| 1021 LAFOND AVE | ZONGCHENG YANG SHENG VANG | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $275,200 | 172 ft |
| 1042 BLAIR AVE | SCOTT T CARLSON | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $285,000 | 184 ft |
| 1033 BLAIR AVE | ZAKARIA ABDULLAHI | SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, PLATTED LOT | $274,500 | 194 ft |
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