Rivertown Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 Saint Paul, MN

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Rivertown Commons is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Saint Paul, MN with 139 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

139
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
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Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address175 Charles Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55103 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units139
Placed in service2001

How to apply at Rivertown Commons

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 175 Charles Avenue, Saint Paul; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

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Dale Street Place LIHTCPB Section 8Saint Paul2 km
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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Rivertown Commons have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Rivertown Commons?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Rivertown Commons?
Contact the management office at 175 Charles Avenue 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.