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St. Paul Housing Authority Approves Key Amendments to Spur Downtown Development Amid Affordability Concerns
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Overview: During a recent meeting, the St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved significant amendments to the Minneapolis Saint Paul Housing Finance Board’s 2026-2027 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), designed to encourage housing development in downtown St. Paul. The amendments, passed by a vote of five to two, aim to leverage upcoming changes in federal tax laws to support new housing projects by introducing a minimum affordability requirement of fifteen years for downtown projects, a reduction from the previous thirty-year stipulation. This decision has sparked a discussion among commissioners, highlighting a divide on how best to . . .
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Housing Authority Officials:
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Housing Authority
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State:
Minnesota
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County:
Ramsey County
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Towns:
St. Paul
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