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Report Housing DiscriminationReport Housing Discrimination
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Housing Quality & Improved Living ConditionsHousing Quality & Improved Living Conditions
Disaster ResourcesDisaster Resources

HomelessnessHomelessness

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I am at-risk for or currently experiencing homelessness and need immediate help, what should I do?

HUD supports many organizations that provide housing assistance and/or supportive services to people.

HUD is not a direct service provider. For direct assistance, please dial 2-1-1 and contact a homeless service provider in your area.

  • Dial 2-1-1. Press 6 for homeless services.

    **If you are unable to get a response from 2-1-1 or receive a message that the service is not available from your location, you may go to: https://www.211.org/about-us/your-local-211 and enter your zip code to find the number for your local office.

  • Find a list of temporary housing in your zip code here
  • Missouri Statewide Homeless Service Providers:
    For immediate homelessness resources in Missouri, you may contact your local Community Action Agency (CAA) by locating them on this list online.
  • For veterans who need temporary housing shelter outside of normal business hours:
    • Call Volunteers of America (available 24/7) at National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-4ID-VET (877-424-3838).
    • or "Unhoused Veteran in Need of Transitional Housing" Get Help - Volunteers of America (voa.org)
  • Greater St. Louis Area:
    The Missouri Balance of State Continuum of Care: Seeking housing assistance now? Click here.
  • Greater Kansas City (KC) Area:
    For immediate homelessness resources, please consider contacting the Greater Kansas City Coalition to End Homelessness (GKCCEH), Continuum of Care (CoC). To learn more about their programs you may visit their website at KC homeless help or call 211 or 1-816-924-7997 to begin the intake process.
 
I am a non-profit or local/state government agency in need of information about homelessness programs and their administration. Where do I go?
  • Visit HUD exchange Homeless Assistance for Missouri

Affordable Places to LiveAffordable Places to Live

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I am in search of affordable places to live, where can I get help?

HUD supports many organizations that provide housing assistance and/or supportive services to people. HUD is not a direct service provider. For direct assistance, please refer to the following resources:

 
What additional housing resources (external to HUD) are available to me?
  • The Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) is a state agency that assists in implementing many housing programs. The MHDC administers the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, which creates affordable rental housing within the state. To search their affordable housing listings, please navigate to the following link: MHDC Affordable Housing Locator
  • USDA Rural Development Multifamily Housing - the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Multifamily Rental Assistance Program provides payments to owners of USDA-financed projects on behalf of low-income tenants unable to pay their full rent. Search for RD Multifamily Housing rentals in Missouri.
  • The Kansas City Housing Locator is a tool created by the City of Kansas City, Missouri, which helps individuals to locate affordable housing in the area they are interested in living. You may find the tool at the following site: https://kchousinglocator.com/.
  • Housing and Supportive Service Resources
    findhelp.org by findhelp - Search and Connect to Social Care
    Find MO emergency assistance programs here
 
I am a Native American, Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian looking for info on affordable housing. Where do I go?​
I am a for-profit, non-profit or local/state agency involved in covered activities related to the Davis Bacon and Other Acts (prevailing wage) and Section 3 and need more information. Where should I go?
  • The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts apply to contractors and subcontractors performing on federally funded or assisted contracts in excess of $2,000 for the construction, alteration, or repair (including painting and decorating) of public buildings or public works. Find more information on Davis Bacon Labor Standards.
  • Section 3 is a means by which HUD fosters local economic development, neighborhood economic improvement, and individual self-sufficiency. Section 3 is the legal basis for providing jobs for residents and awarding contracts to businesses in areas receiving certain types of HUD financial assistance.
 
I am a non-profit or local/state agency interested in developing affordable housing for people to live in.
  • Information on the HUD's Office of Multifamily Housing Programs
  • The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. Learn more about the Community Development Block Grant Program
  • The Housing Trust Fund (HTF) provides grants to states to produce and preserve affordable housing for extremely low- and very low-income households. States and state-designated entities are eligible grantees for the HTF. HUD allocates HTF funds by formula annually.
 

HomeownershipHomeownership

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
Where can I get information about becoming a homeowner ?
 
How do I learn about Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans and programs?
 
I am interested in buying a HUD home, where can I find this information?
I need to know how to pay off my FHA loan, where do I find this information?
 
I need home improvements, what are my options?
 
I am facing foreclosure, what can I do?
 
I am worried about lead-based paint, where can I find information about it?
I am a Native American, Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian looking for info on affordable housing. Where do I go?​
I am a for-profit, non-profit or local/state agency involved in covered activities related to the Davis Bacon and Other Acts (prevailing wage) and Section 3 and need more information. Where should I go?
  • The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts apply to contractors and subcontractors performing on federally funded or assisted contracts in excess of $2,000 for the construction, alteration, or repair (including painting and decorating) of public buildings or public works. Find more information on Davis Bacon Labor Standards.
  • Section 3 is a means by which HUD fosters local economic development, neighborhood economic improvement, and individual self-sufficiency. Section 3 is the legal basis for providing jobs for residents and awarding contracts to businesses in areas receiving certain types of HUD financial assistance.
 
I am a non-profit or local/state agency interested in developing affordable housing for people to live in.
  • Information on the HUD's Office of Multifamily Housing Programs
  • The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. Learn more about the Community Development Block Grant Program
  • The Housing Trust Fund (HTF) provides grants to states to produce and preserve affordable housing for extremely low- and very low-income households. States and state-designated entities are eligible grantees for the HTF. HUD allocates HTF funds by formula annually.
 

Report Housing DiscriminationReport Housing Discrimination

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I need to report housing discrimination, where do I go?

* The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability.

Rent Relief & Eviction ResourcesRent Relief & Eviction Resources

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I am facing eviction, what can I do?

HUD supports many organizations that provide housing assistance and/or supportive services to people.
HUD is not a direct service provider. For direct assistance, please refer to the following resources:

 
I need rental payment assistance, where can I get help?
  • Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice customized to your housing needs. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287.
  • Get help paying rent and bills
  • Rent Help
  • Community Action Agencies (CAA) are organizations which provide services to address the following specific community needs: housing, utilities, transportation, employment, medical care, childcare, education, nutrition, and community resource awareness. You may contact your local CAA by locating them on this list online.
 
I need utility payment assistance, where can I get help?
  • Contact your local government office and find community service providers in your area or call 855-FSD-INFO (855-373-4636).
  • Contact the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Hotline at (866) 675-6623.
  • Community Action Agencies (CAA) are organizations which provide services to address the following specific community needs: housing, utilities, transportation, employment, medical care, childcare, education, nutrition, and community resource awareness. You may contact your local CAA by locating them on this list online.
 

Speak to a Housing CounselorSpeak to a Housing Counselor

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help

I'd like to speak with a housing counselor, what can they assist me with?

  • Becoming a homeowner
  • Foreclosure assistance
  • Reverse mortgages
  • Home improvements/repairs to my home
  • Renting

Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice customized to your housing needs.

 

Housing Quality & Improved Living ConditionsHousing Quality & Improved Living Conditions

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I am in HUD funded housing, where can I find information about my property/unit inspection?
I am worried about lead-based paint. Where can I find this information?
What are my options for home improvement?
 

Disaster ResourcesDisaster Resources

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I have experienced a disaster and need to register with FEMA. What do I do?
  • Immediately after a disaster, FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and other government agencies offer initial assistance. HUD then provides additional support for ongoing recovery through programs and partnerships.
  • Register with FEMA online
  • Register through FEMA's disaster app on your smartphone. If you haven’t downloaded the app yet, you can go to www.fema.gov/mobile-app
  • Call (800) 621-3362. Phone lines are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, seven days a week until further notice. Multilingual operators are on duty.

 

 
I have experienced a disaster and need to reach out to my Local Red Cross for help. Where do I go?
I experienced a disaster and need help.
 

My Local Office Information


For assistance at all times, we encourage you to utilize the self-help resources above.

If you are unable to have your questions answered from the resources above, please click on the Need More Help button below to contact your local office for further assistance.

 

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Kansas City Regional Office
Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
400 State Avenue
Gateway Tower II, Room 507
Kansas City, KS 66101-2406


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[Phone Icon]Phone: (913) 551-5462
TTY: Dial 7-1-1 (Not available in all areas)

[Fax Icon] Fax: (913) 551-5469

Jose Davis, Field Office Director

 

St. Louis Field Office
Dept. Of Housing and Urban Development
1222 Spruce Street
Suite 3.203
St. Louis, MO 63103-2863


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[Phone Icon]Phone: (314) 418-5400
TTY: Dial 7-1-1 (Not available in all areas)

[Fax Icon] Fax: (202) 485-5788 or 5786

James Heard, Field Office Director

 

 

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⚠ In Distress? Reach Out for Help Now


At HUD, we know housing challenges often come with other struggles. You’re not alone. These resources can help with safe housing, emergencies, or connecting with someone who will listen.

If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. If you are feeling overwhelmed, facing mental health struggles, or emotional distress, free support is available any time:

  • Call: 988
  • Text: 988
  • Chat: 988lifeline.org
    Trained counselors are here to listen and help, 24/7.

Support for Domestic Violence Survivors. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, confidential help is available 24/7:

Mental Health & Substance Use Support. The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline offers free and confidential support for mental health, drug or alcohol use, and recovery:

Rental, Homelessness, and Eviction Help. Need help with housing challenges, like eviction, renting, foreclosure, or credit issues?

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