HOUSING
QUICKLINKS
RENTAL AND MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE
www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/human-services/emergency-assistance/index.cfm
This is a link to the City of St. Louis' rental and mortgage assistance program using Cares funds. It includes an application form and provides up to three months of payments.
www.rentassistance.org/missouri-programs.html
This website lists many Missouri cities and the assistance programs available. Includes more than housing programs. Here's a link for Illinois programs.
www.rentassistance.org/illinois-programs.html
RENTAL ASSISTANCE CLINICS
Horizon Housing
3001 Arsenal Street St. Louis, MO 63118
www.hhdc-stl.org/ 314-865-0383
Monday - Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday & Thursday: evening clinic 5:30 pm - 8 pm
Wohl Recreation Center
1515 N Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63113
Monday - Saturday: 9 - noon
Wednesday and Thursday, evening clinic 5:30 pm - 8 pm
HOUSING AUTHORITIES
St. Louis City: 3520 Page Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63106
www.slha.org 314-531-4770
Section 8 Waiting List: 314-286-4303
St. Louis County Housing Authority: 8865 Natural Bridge Rd 63121
www.haslc.com 314-428-3200
East St. Louis Housing Authority
700 N 20th St, East St Louis, IL 62205
www.eslha.org 618-646-7100
HUD
www.hud.gov
202-708-1112
This is the website for HUD, the Department of Housing and Urban Development
CRAIGS LIST
www.stlouis.craigslist.org/search/hhh
Housing for sale or rent.
3010 APARTMENTS
3010 Washington Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103
www.centralusa.salvationarmy.org/midland/3010-apartments/ 314-833-4040
58 one-bedroom, low income apartments operated by Salvation Army. Call for leasing information.
ALMOST HOME
3200 St. Vincent St. Louis, MO 63104
www.almosthomestl.org 314-771-4663
Almost Home is a transitional residence for teenage mothers with up to two children. The program is nine months long and may be extended.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING LOCATOR: MHDC
ahl.mhdc.com/
This website lists subsidized or affordable apartments by zip code.
BETTER FAMILY LIFE
5415 Page Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63112 314-367-3440
www.betterfamilylife.org/housing-asset-development-
Assistance for first-time home buyers and more. BFL offers a variety of programs for youth and adults.
BEYOND HOUSING
6506 Wright Way Pine Lawn, MO 63121
www.BeyondHousing.org 314-533-0600
Programs to prevent foreclosure, first-time home buyer programs and more. Supportive rental housing and senior citizen housing. Special focus on community resources, family support and home ownership.
CARDINAL RITTER SENIOR SERVICES
7601 Watson Rd. St. Louis, MO 63119
www.cardinalritterseniorservices.org 314-961-8000
Social service programs, affordable housing, independent living, assisted living, dementia care, nursing facilities.
Check the website for locations and program descriptions. Many apartments and other living options.
CARING MINISTRIES
6704 Fyler Avenue St. Louis, MO 63139
www.caringministriesinc.org 314-764-5415
Assists moderate workforce Americans, immigrants, and refugees in purchasing their own home. Closing costs and first month mortgage assistance provided on properties renovated.
CENTER OF WOMEN IN TRANSITION
7716 South Broadway 63111
www.cwitstl.org 314-771-5207
Works with women who are re-entering the area after incarceration. CWIT is a comprehensive program to help women move from crisis to stability and self-sufficiency. They operate two transitional housing facilities in South St. Louis.
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY (CAASLC)
2709 Woodson Rd. Overland 63114
www.caastlc.org 314-863-0015
CAASTLC has comprehensive housing assistance programs which include home ownership, housing counseling, and rent or mortgage assistance.
COMMUNITY MEDIATION SERVICES OF ST. LOUIS
225 Saint Louis Avenue #35116
St. Louis, MO 63135
www.mediationstl.org 314-884-8479
Confidential and private mediations for a variety of family and relationship conflicts, in addition to parenting plans, tenant-landlord, community, and small business disputes. Online mediation available. Referrals from other agencies welcome.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINISTRY
2342 LaSalle Street 63104
www.cjmstlouis.org 314-652-8062
Works with prison inmates and their families to provide various services.Ask your parole officer to send a referral to CJM Direct Services Criminal Justice Ministry for short-term assistance, including welcome backpacks, bus passes, clothing vouchers, etc. Free anger management classes for anyone that might need them for probation or parole. Call the main number for dates and times.
Release to Rent for Veterans
Scattered supportive housing for qualified veterans who are homeless and have a criminal record.
Release to Rent
Up to one year of supportive housing for men and women, completing long-term sentences who can work full time. Contact CJM by letter at the above address least six months before release date. (314-881-6007 to refer)
IMPORTANT: The best chance of being accepted to the rental programs is to contact them at least six months before your release date. Parole officers can also refer.
DOORWAYS /COOPER HOUSE
1101 North Jefferson Ave. St. Louis, MO 63106
www.doorwayshousing.org 314-535-1919
Provides housing and related supportive services to improve quality of life and health outcomes for people affected by HIV/AIDS. New Location.
FATHER DEMPSEY'S HOUSE
3427 Washington Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103
www.archstl.org/fatherdempseyscharities 314-535-7221 or 314-531-1235
Partially furnished rooms starting at $325 per month for homeless men. Transitional living for up to two-years, some meals provided. Call for availability.
GATEWAY 180 HOMELESS SERVICES
1000 North 19th Street St. Louis, MO 63106
www.gateway180.org 314-231-1515 Apply through 314-802-5444
Gateway 180 Homeless Services is the largest 24-hour emergency shelter for single women and families in the state of Missouri. Transitional housing services.
GATEWAY HOUSING FIRST
1425 S. 18th Street St. Louis, MO 63104
www.gatewayhousingfirst.org 314-771-5335
Develops properties for hard to house individuals and families. Provides housing placement services, emergency assistance and limited case management to households needing Permanent Supportive Housing. Several locations.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
3830 South Grand Blvd . 63118
www.habitatstl.org 314-371-0400
First-time homebuyer's program that helps qualified families build their own home from the ground up, through a combination of volunteer and sweat equity labor. For more information, and to apply, call or visit their website.
HARRIS HOUSE
8315 S. Broadway 63111
www.harrishouse.org 314-470-4595
Harris House provides alcohol and drug rehab services to men and women age 18 and above, including a transitional housing program that provides subsidized housing for up to one year, with separate male and female residences.
HAVEN RECOVERY HOMES
www.havenrecoveryhomes.com 314-930-9384
Furnished houses with live-in housing managers, support meetings and resource assistance for treatment and employment connections in supportive alcohol-and drug-free environment. Call or visit website for more information and to apply.
HILLJACK HOUSE
PO Box 2607 St. Louis, MO 63116
www.hilljackhouse.org 314-243-3192
Supportive sober apartment living in south city buildings for men and women trying to overcome substance addictions. Call or view their website for more information.
HOMELESS VETERANS PROGRAM
515 N Jefferson Ave. 63103
www.va.gov/homeless 877-4AID-VET (424-3838)
Provides intake, assessment, referral, counseling, consultation for rehabilitative services, and residential placement. Call for more information about this expanding program.
HOPE
HOUSING OPTIONS PROVIDED FOR THE ELDERLY
7300 Dartmouth Ave. Suite 100, University City, MO 63130
www.hopeforseniorsstl.org 314-776-0155
Provides free, in-home counseling and case management to adults age 60 and over in the St. Louis area. Help with housing, finances, benefit education and many other areas. CLICK HERE for an updated list of buildings that provide housing for seniors and disabled.
HOPE HOUSE
1611 Hodiamont Ave. St. Louis, MO 63112
www.hopehousestl.org 314-382-3801
Transitional housing apartments for homeless families, comprehensive social services, family development, vocational and educational counseling, more.
HORIZON HOUSING DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
3001 Arsenal St. St. Louis, MO 63118
www.hhdc-stl.org 314-865-0383
Assists in providing housing services to St. Louis City residents with developmental disabilities. Housing is provided to individuals and families.
HUMANITRI
PO Box 6512, St. Louis, MO 63125
www.humanitri.org 314-772-7720
Scattered site transitional housing and assistance in finding housing.
JUSTINE PETERSEN
1023 North Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63106
www.justinepetersen.org/ 314-533-2411
Homeowner and small business loans, credit counseling, first time homebuyer options and more.
LYDIA'S HOUSE
PO Box 2722 St. Louis, MO 63116
www.lydiashouse.org 314-771-4411
A place of healing and hope for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Its transitional housing program is offered for up to two years, and serves as a critical link between emergency shelters and safe, independent living.
MARYGROVE
2705 Mullanphy Ln. Florissant, MO 63031
www.marygrovechildren.org 314-830-6201
Transitional housing and crisis care for children who are in need of emergency care due to homelessness, potential abuse/neglect, parental stress, family illness, incarceration of a parent/guardian, etc.
MARY RYDER HOME
4361 Olive Street St. Louis, MO 63108
https:/ /maryryderhome.providentstl.org/ 314-531-2981
A nonprofit residential care facility that provides low-income senior women a safe home, nutritional meals, medical care, and programs and services focused on promoting healthy aging.
MOVE: MISSOURI VETERANS ENDEAVOR
8410 Engler Park Ct. St. John, MO 63114
www.move-stl.org 314-399-4903
Provides long-term supportive housing and comprehensive services to veterans and family members.
METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS EQUAL HOUSING & OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL
1027 S. Vandeventer Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110
www.ehocstl.org. 314-534-5800
Eviction prevention, fair housing enforcement, landlord tenant counseling, and more.
OXFORD HOUSE
www.oxfordhouse.org
National, self run, self supported, addiction recovery houses. Clients age 21 and older are eligible for subsidized rent and meals in separate buildings and programs for men and women. There are additional locations throughout the area. Visit their website under Houses/Directory to find Missouri locations.
PETER & PAUL COMMUNITY SERVICES
Shelter Address: 711 Allen Ave. 63104 (314-621-5520)
Administrative Offices: 2612 Wyoming 63118 (314-588-7111)
www.ppcsinc.org
Assists homeless and near-homeless single men. 60-bed year-round emergency shelter, a 20-bed year-round transitional program, meals, showers, lockers, medical referrals, living skills classes, and case management.
PROMISE COMMUNITY HOMES
(Formerly Rainbow Village)
1240 Dautel Lane St. Louis, MO 63146
www.promisecommunityhomes.org 314-567-1522
Promise Community Homes supports the foundational needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) by providing safe, affordable and well-maintained neighborhood homes.
ROSATI APARTMENTS AND GROUP HOME
800 N. Tucker Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63101
www.stpatrickcenter.org 314-802-0700
Supportive services and housing for clients referred by the St. Louis Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center.
Operated through St. Patrick Center.
SALVATION ARMY ADULT REHAB CENTER
3949 Forest Park Ave. St. Louis, MO 63108
314-535-0057
Provides residential treatment and work in addition to group and individual therapy.
SALVATION ARMY FAMILY HAVEN
10740 West Page Ave. St. Louis, MO 63132
314-423-7770
A 74-bed emergency transitional housing resource for women and children with various programs focused on family stability.
SAINTS JOACHIM & ANN CARE SERVICE
4116 McClay Road . St. Charles, MO 63304
www.jacares.org 636-441-1302
Housing Assistance, Children and Family Development, Food Pantry, Adopt-A-Family, Workforce Development
Disaster Relief.
URBAN LEAGUE HOUSING DEPARTMENT
www.ulstl.com/housing-empowerment.html
St. Louis City Division
935 N. Vandeventer 63108
314-615-3690
St. Louis County Division
8960 Jennings Station Road 63136
314-388-9840
St. Clair County Division
10220 Lincoln Trail
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
618-274-1150
Rental and mortgage assistance, as well as counseling and home repair.
VOYCE
8050 Watson Rd, Suite 155 63119
www.voycestl.org. 314-918-8222
Advocacy and information on assisted living in the St. Louis area, including levels of care or how to finance long-term care (Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Benefits, etc
YWCA WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTERS
1155 Olivette Executive Parkway St. Louis, MO 63132
www.ywcastl.org 314-531-1115
Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Line: 314-645-4848
Crisis Line: 314-531-7273
The facility provides apartments for single women for up to two years. Personal and career development services include: case management services, GED certification, educational and vocational assessment, counseling, job readiness training, job search and referrals, life skills. Call the above number for admission requirements.