St. Louis rental assistance programs.

Get information and details on how to get rent assistance in St. Louis. There are a large number of non-profits, charities, and government assistance programs that can help the low income and less fortunate in the region.

A number of different programs are offered by the agencies, and the terms of each will vary widely. Some of the St. Louis Missouri based non-profits and charity organizations will pay future rent and back rent, security deposits, offer housing counseling, or emergency eviction prevention funds.

Each year thousands of St. Louis families are faced with eviction, and in some instances the landlord will just not cooperate closely with the tenant. So in these instance some of the non-profits can even offer landlord/tenant mediation services, and help ensue that both the landlord and tenant work closely together to find a solution that stops an eviction.

When someone has lost their home or apartment, funds may be available to pay moving costs, first months rent, security deposits, and to generally help an individual find a new home or apartment, and get get settled into it.

Find phone numbers and details on the programs and agencies to call in St. Louis for rental assistance.

Joint Neighborhood Ministry - This organization is a partnership of local St. Louis churches. Services are provided to help the low income, and those who are spiraling towards poverty. Apply to get help and access to emergency support services and crisis aid. Some of the programs can provide utility bill assistance, emergency rent assistance, free food, family counseling, after-school programming, access to a preschool, and youth programs to the St. Louis Missouri county region. Call (314) 771-3987.

Franciscan Connection - Another church based organization. Dial (314) 773-8485 for more information. In general, services are offered for the poor. Get help and emergency assistance, all of which is offered to low-income St. Louis area individuals and families in times of need. Volunteers and full time staff can help families apply for grants, emergency rent fund, deposits, and much more.

 

 

 

 

Community Action Agency of St. Louis County, Inc. - This local community action agency serves the county, but not the city itself. Several programs are administered that can address housing issues. Dial (314) 863-0015. Access emergency rent assistance and other counseling.

Urban League of Metro St. Louis provides services to a large number of surrounding counties, including St. Louis, Millstadt, Cahokia, Fairview Heights, St. Clair County, and more. Access a wide variety of assistance programs, including rental, utility bills, security deposits, and much more. Call  (618) 274-1150

Human Development Corporation of Metropolitan St. Louis Community Action Partnership ((314) 613-2200) is the community action agency that covers the city of St. Louis itself. One of the major programs is known as Hope is Moving In. However, the agency may be able to help people, and direct individuals, to a large number of government and other emergency rent programs. They also administer the section 8 housing voucher program in Missouri.

Human Services administers the federal government funded Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program. This program provides emergency help to individuals facing an eviction, and funds can also help people find a new home, pay deposits, and even ensure their utilities and heating service is kept on.  (314) 6125900

 

Agencies and programs for rent help in St. Louis

Non for Profit Agency	City	Housing Program	Phone
Adequate Housing for Missourians	St. Louis City & County	Homeless prevention and home repairs
Agape Ministry of Warrenton, Inc.	Warrenton	Government rent assistance programs and homeless prevention	636-456-4645
Beyond Housing/Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.	St. Louis County	Homeless prevention	(314) 533-0600
Catholic Charities Housing Resource Center	St. Louis City & County	Government rent programs and homeless prevention	(314) 241-5608
Catholic Commission on Housing	St. Louis City & County	Homeless prevention and eviction prevention as well as home repairs	(314) 241-5608
Catholic Family Services	St. Louis Metro	Homeless prevention	1-800-652-8055
Community Asset Management Company	St. Louis City	Government rent programs and homeless prevention
Community Health Plus (BJC Behavioral Health)	St. Louis City & County	Homeless prevention
Covenant House Missouri	St. Louis City & County	Rehab homeless	(314) 351-4866
Good Samaritan Service Center for the Homeless	St. Louis City & County	Rent help, eviction prevention, and homeless prevention	314-772-7720
Great Things Incorporated Foundation	St. Louis City	Homeless prevention and eviction prevention
Housing Options Provided for the Elderly, Inc.	St. Louis City & County	Homeless prevention and housing grants and funds	314-776-0155
Interfaith Residence dba Doorways	St. Louis City & County	Homeless prevention	(314) 535-1919
Lemay Housing Partnership, Inc.	St. Louis County	Home repair	(314) 631-9905
Loving Hearts Outreach	Washington	Homeless prevention and landlord/tenant mediation	(636) 390-8300
Metro Homeless Center and Family Services	St. Louis City & County	Homeless prevention	314.802.5444
Paraquad, Inc	St. Louis City & County	Government rent programs and homeless prevention	(314) 289-4200
Rebuilding Together - St. Louis	St. Louis City & County	Home repair	(314) 918-9918
Saint Patrick Center	St. Louis City & County	Homeless prevention and housing counseling	(314) 802-0700
St. Louis Transitional Hope House	St. Louis City	Operating support	(314) 382-3801
Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service	St. Charles	Rent help, eviction prevention, and homeless prevention
The Salvation Army - Hampton	St. Louis City & County	Rent assistance and homeless prevention	(314) 646-3000
Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis	Jennings	Rent help and Homeless prevention and counseling	(314) 773-0733
Wellston Community Support Association	Wellston	Rental assistance