261 E University Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55130
Waiting List Forecast: Closed
Verified for 2020 by Lorena Bentley| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for Rents† | Studio - 1 Bed | 1 Bath | - |
Multifamily Waiting List
The Saint Paul Public Housing Agency (SPPHA) Multifamily Public Housing waiting list for 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5-Bedroom apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from September 24, 2020, until an unconfirmed close date in June, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.
To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.
For more information, visit the SPPHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the SPPHA on December 9, 2021.
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Located just west of 35E and across the street from Regions Hospital, 261 E. University is an 11 story building. Completed in 1963, it has 159 units, which include one bedroom and studio apartments. Special features include:
-Handicapped accessible units
-Bathtubs with showers
-Balconies on each floor
-On-site laundry facilities
-Barber/Beauty Shop (second floor)
-On-site management office
-Pool table in the community room
-Free parking
-Library in the community room
Special Services
-Senior Dining (weekdays, noon meal)
-Foot clinic
-OIR - Officer in Residence
-Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP) - for residents who need supportive services to continue independent living. CHSP offers frail elderly or disabled persons a noon and evening meal everyday, weekly assistance with housekeeping and service coordination.
-Accessible Space Incorporated (ASI) - for persons with disabilities needing assistance with personal care.
Activities
The activities available at 261 E. University are organized by the residents. Currently the following opportunities are available:
| Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (Studio/1) | - | Call for Price† |
| One Bedroom One Bath (1/1) | - | Call for Price† |
| AMI* | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7 people | 8 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI for PBRA Units | $26,100 / year | $29,800 / year | $33,550 / year | $37,250 / year | $40,250 / year | $43,250 / year | $46,200 / year | $50,560 / year |
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $43,500 / year | $49,700 / year | $55,900 / year | $62,100 / year | $67,100 / year | $72,050 / year | $77,050 / year | $82,000 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $43,500 / year | $49,700 / year | $55,900 / year | $62,100 / year | $67,100 / year | $72,050 / year | $77,050 / year | $82,000 / year |
| 80% AMI for PBRA Units | $66,300 / year | $75,750 / year | $85,200 / year | $94,650 / year | $102,250 / year | $109,800 / year | $117,400 / year | $124,950 / year |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
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Valley Hi-Rise has a waiting list. See above for waiting list details.
In addition to Valley Hi-Rise, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Saint Paul?
In addition to Valley Hi-Rise, we list 151 other affordable properties in Saint Paul. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 19684 affordable units in Saint Paul.
Housing options for persons with disabilities.
Many housing programs have apartments or properties restricted to residents with disabilities, including Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with DisabilitiesLorraine Dale says:
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