Home Repairs: Missouri

The programs and resources listed below help homeowners with home repairs and improvements.

	Neighborhood Preservation Act - state tax credit program for residential rehabilitation and construction costs of properties in distressed communities
	Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation - home repairs assistance for low-income homeowners in Dunklin, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Scott and Stoddard counties
	Regional Planning Commissions - some of Missouri's Regional Planning Commissions administer State-funded homebuyer or home repair assistance programs
	Missouri Affiliates of Habitat for Humanity - through volunteer labor, builds and rehabilitates houses for families in need
	Veterans Affairs Regional Loan Center - loans and grants to qualifying veterans to adapt an existing dwelling to meet specific needs
	USDA Rural Development Office - home improvement loans and grants to low-income homeowners in rural areas
	Community contacts - find out if your community offers home repair assistance
	Make your home more energy efficient

Programs by City/Town

	Cape Girardeau
	Columbia
	Ferguson
	Independence
	City of Joplin - citywide loan program for homeowners only, up to $30,000 - contact Brian Ross at (417) 624-0820 ext. 570
	Kansas City   City of Kansas City - offers several homebuyer assistance and home improvement programs   Community Services League
	Kirkwood
	Lee's Summit - up to $10,000 in grant funds available to pay for minor exterior repairs for qualifying individuals - contact Codes Administration at (816) 969-6824
	O'Fallon
	Springfield
	St. Charles
	St. Joseph
	St. Louis   Christmas in April
	St. Louis County
	St. Louis County older resident programs
	St. Peters

Other Local Resources

	Housing counseling agencies - member organizations provide housing and income management counseling
	Find your local Better Business Bureau - check out contractors before starting home repairs
	Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division - if you have a complaint against a contractor