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Affordable Homes in
Saint Paul, MN

Crane Ordway.

Affordability Types:

  • Rent Based on Income
  • Tax Credit / HOME
Crane Ordway
Affordability Details
Section 8 / Housing Choice Vouchers:
Vouchers Accepted on SELECT UNITS
Age Restricted:
No
Waitlist:
No
Affordability Types:

Rent Based on Income

Tax Credit / HOME

Details below.

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Tax Credit / HOME

Housing Tax Credit properties, also known as Section 42, provide affordable housing with income and rent restrictions set by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).  The HOME program is a federally funded initiative that provides affordable housing for low-income households.

Crane Ordway has units designated for three different income limits:

Income Restrictions (30% AMI) Per Household:
1 Person
29820
2 People
33540
3 People
37260
4 People
40260
5 People
43230
6 People
46230
Income Restrictions (50% AMI) Per Household:
1 Person
49700
2 People
55900
3 People
62100
4 People
67100
5 People
72050
6 People
77050
Income Restrictions (60% AMI) Per Household:
1 Person
59640
2 People
67080
3 People
74520
4 People
80520
5 People
86460
6 People
92460

Project Based Housing

Project-Based Section 8 is a government-funded program that provides rental assistance directly tied to specific properties.  This project is administered through St. Paul Public Housing Authority. Learn more about St. Paul Public Housing Authority »

Long-Term Homeless

Provides stable, affordable homes with on-site or connected services for individuals and families who have experienced homelessness.  Referrals are required through Radias Health.  Learn more about Radias Health »

Amenities.

Relax at Home,
Enjoy the Community

Apartment Amenities

Window Coverings
Electronic Thermostat
Air Conditioner
Cable Ready

Community Amenities

On-Site Management
Across from St. Paul’s Farmers Market
Conference Room
One Block from Mears Park & Skyway
Community Room
Fitness Room
Handicap Accessible
On Bus Line
On-Site Laundry
Pet Friendly
Smoke Free
Heat & A/C Included
Computer Lab
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Floor Plans.

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Find Your New Home

Crane Ordway offers the following unit types:

  • Studio

FAQ.

Your Questions Answered

What utilities are included?

Water, Trash, Gas

What is the pet policy?

Pets are allowed in this community.

Maximum of 2 pets per unit.

$150 deposit for the first pet, $100 for the second pet + $50 nonrefundable fee for dogs.

There is a $20 per month, per pet fee.

What is the application fee?

The application fee is $30.00 per adult. The application fee must be paid prior to application being accepted. Please note that your application fee is non-refundable.

Aeon Management LLC only returns application fees in the rare occurrence that you are rejected for reasons other than stated in our Resident Selection Criteria.

Applicants must also pay a Hold Fee once application screening is approved. This Hold Fee will be applied toward the security deposit when the applicant moves into the development. The Hold Fee will only be returned if the applicant(s) does not income qualify or is otherwise denied for housing.

Do you do a background screening?

Aeon Management LLC checks for the following:

  • Living History. Applicants may be denied if they owe money to previous landlords or owe money to utility companies as indicated on the Credit Report. Applicants may be denied if they have an Eviction Action within the past 12 months from application date.
  • Criminal History. Criminal history that would adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of other residents or the viability of the property is not allowed. See complete Resident Selection Criteria for Criminal Criteria.
  • Income. Applicants must have gross (pre-tax) income equal to or above two and a half times (2.5x) the rent (a Section 8 voucher or comparable subsidy source also may be acceptable). In addition, applicants must meet income restrictions for funding programs where applicable. See complete Resident Selection Criteria document for the specific income limit for your household size.
  • Student Status/Homeless Requirements. Applicants must meet student status requirements, as applicable to the funding program on the unit. Additionally, if applicable to the funding program on the unit, applicants must meet homeless requirements. For HOME units only, applicants must meet student status requirements, as applicable to the funding program on the unit.

Contact Us.

Let us know how
we can help

Address

281 5th St E
Saint Paul, MN 55101

Leasing Phone

Resident Portal

Your Next Step Awaits.

Find your home with Aeon at Crane Ordway.
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