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Planning Division

The Planning division promotes the social, physical, and economic well-being of residents, property owners, and business owners of Saint Paul by working on citywide, neighborhood, and major site plans, zoning, and providing local data and mapping resources.

Planning Division
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Economic Development

The Economic Development division works to increase the number of jobs in Saint Paul, increase access to those jobs and opportunities, grow Saint Paul’s tax base, and lower unemployment among the City’s diverse populations with disproportionately high unemployment rates. The team also created the Business Resource Center to facilitate access to programs and services designed to help businesses succeed in Saint Paul.

Economic Development Division
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Housing

The Housing Division works to ensure access to quality housing for all Saint Paul residents. The team finances housing construction and renovations, provide foreclosure prevention and counseling, supports homeless prevention and shelter services, and informs housing policy decisions.

Housing Division

Neighborhood STAR grant application opens on Friday, April 5

3/15/2024 Planning & Economic Development

Does your Saint Paul business need some TLC? Looking for funds to help fix a leaky roof, add a new sign, or improve accessibility in your building? If so, consider applying for a 2024 Neighborhood STAR grant!

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Ramsey and Hennepin Counties announce opportunity for local, small businesses owners: CEO Now

3/14/2024 Planning & Economic Development

CEO Now is an opportunity designed for growth-minded business owners looking to scale. Eligible businesses in Saint Paul can join this cohort at no cost, thanks to ongoing investments in the business community from Ramsey County.

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2024 STAR grant applications open Friday, April 5

2/2/2024 Planning & Economic Development

This includes both the Neighborhood STAR and the Cultural STAR programs Online applications will be due Wednesday, May 15 at 4 p.m.

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Saint Paul Grants Over $2.3 Million in Capital Funding to 41 Neighborhood Businesses and Organizations

12/19/2023 Planning & Economic Development

The 2023 Neighborhood STAR grants support small, minority- and woman-owned businesses across the City of Saint Paul.

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Last Edited: January 10, 2024