The Commerce Building LIHTCPB Section 8 Saint Paul, MN

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

The Commerce Building is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Saint Paul, MN with 55 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

55
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8
Address8 East 4th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units55
Placed in service2008

How to apply at The Commerce Building

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 8 East 4th Street, 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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Sibley Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Saint Paul1.1 km
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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does The Commerce Building 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 The Commerce Building?
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 The Commerce Building?
Contact the management office at 8 East 4th Street 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.