Community Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 Saint Paul, MN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Community Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Saint Paul, MN with 40 units reporting 75% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $568/month on average.
40
total units
75%
occupancy
$568
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 705 Central Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55104 Map → |
| Average household income | $23,420/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,661/yr |
| People per unit | 3.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
How to apply at Community Plaza
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 705 Central Ave W, Saint Paul; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$568/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winslow Commons PB Section 8 | Saint Paul | 1.4 km |
| Liberty Plaza LIHTC | Saint Paul | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Community Plaza have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Community Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $568/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Community Plaza?
Contact the management office at 705 Central Ave W in Saint Paul. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.