Alert: Department Phones Information
While many city services remain available, some may be temporarily delayed or disrupted due to limited system access at this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to bring systems fully back online.
How to Contact HREEO
As we continue fully restoring communications platforms across the City, we are experiencing slower than typical responses with our phone lines. For faster service, please contact us at:
- Email: Contact-HREEO@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Phone: 651-266-8966
Please note: City staff are currently not accessible through direct phone lines. Please use email to contact individual staff members. If you don't have a direct email, please use the department email listed above.
If you're experiencing an emergency, call 911.

Twin Cities Section 3 Collaborative
The Twin Cities Section 3 Collaborative empowers Twin Cities metro area Low Income and Public Housing Residents and Businesses to connect to jobs, training opportunities, contracting opportunities, and apply for Section 3 certification. The Collaborative consists of the City of Saint Paul, Anoka County, Washington Community Development Agency, the Dakota County Community Development Agency, and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. The purpose of the Collaborative is to consolidate resources and be a One-Stop Shop for all things Section 3 in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. What this means is when you get certified with the Collaborative, your Business and/or Worker certification is reciprocated with any of the participating agencies and offices in the Collaborative. Furthermore, you can use the information here to gain access to jobs, training, and contracting opportunities offered by any of the Collaborative members and more.