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Tenant advocates ask to intervene in lawsuit over rent control

They aim to represent the will of voters who approved ordinanceTenant activists and tenant advocacy groups want to intervene in a federal lawsuit over the city of Saint Paul’s new rent control ordinance. The 63-page motion was filed on October…

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November 8, 2022
Alatus
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Lexington Station is rising after all with half of its apartments affordable

The dirt is flying on the site of Lexington Station, a 304-unit apartment building that is under construction at 411 N. Lexington Pkwy. “It’s been almost five years in the making,” said Chris Osmundson, director of development for Alatus, the…

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October 25, 2022
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Landlord property tax breaks are growing affordable housing

A Saint Paul property tax abatement program for landlords is keeping 2,244 apartments in 289 buildings affordable to households making 60 percent of the Twin Cities area median income (AMI). The City Council, acting as the Housing and Redevelopment Authority…

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October 25, 2022
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City Council issues first rulings on rent control appeals

The Saint Paul City Council’s first-ever rulings on appeals of rent increases above the 3 percent maximum in the city’s new rent control ordinance had different outcomes for different properties on October 18. Both appeals involved rent increases of close…

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October 25, 2022
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Rise in home market values could bring steep increases in property taxes

Robust home sales have caused the market value of homes across Saint Paul to increase this year. While that may be good news for homeowners in terms of their real estate investment, they may feel a squeeze when it comes…

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October 11, 2022
treehouse
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Plans are looking up for Treehouse senior housing project

The Treehouse Senior Living project would offer 36 units of affordable apartments just behind the Highland Chateau. The proposed Treehouse Senior Living project at 2319 W. Seventh St. will go to the Saint Paul Planning Commission with a vote of…

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October 11, 2022
NEWS / Seniors

HRA approves TIF for Lumin at Highland Bridge affordable housing

With financing in hand, CommonBond Communities can proceed to build 60 units of affordable housing for low-income seniors at Highland Bridge. The Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority board approved a tax increment financing (TIF) agreement on September 28 with…

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October 11, 2022
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Council approves amendments to St. Paul’s rent control ordinance

Exemptions for new construction and affordable housing and for apartments that become vacant have been added to Saint Paul’s new rent control ordinance. The City Council voted 5-2 on September 21 to adopt the amendments, which will take effect on…

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September 27, 2022
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Preserve, repeal or amend: City debates new rent control ordinance

Supporters, opponents pack council chambers for August 24 hearing. The Saint Paul City Council has a lot to consider before its September 7 vote on proposed amendments to the city’s new rent control ordinance. More than 140 people packed the…

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August 31, 2022
Editorials / VIEWPOINT

Don’t blame politicians for flaws of rent control

Marri Renne writes about why rent control is a bad idea (MyVillager Inbox, August 3). She gives a detailed account of the effects of Saint Paul’s new rent control ordinance on her ability as a landlord to improve her property…

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August 31, 2022
General News / NEWS

Council earmarks additional rescue plan funding for business initiatives

Along with spending $10 million on public safety, the Saint Paul City Council allocated $15.3 million in federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds on July 20 for workforce programs and another $340,299 to write down the cost of business licenses.So…

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August 3, 2022
District 65
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Freeberg, Ellis challenge Pappas’ 32-year hold on Senate District 65

DFL partisans will head to the polls on August 9 to choose among three candidates for the Minnesota Senate in District 65. Sheigh Freeberg and Zuki Ellis are challenging incumbent Senator Sandy Pappas’ bid for another four-year term. District 65…

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August 3, 2022
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