City of St. Louis Extends Application Deadline for Private Property Assistance to Feb. 28

Today, the City of St. Louis announced that the deadline to apply for private property assistance has been extended from Feb. 14 to Feb. 28 to give residents more time to complete applications and receive help correcting missing or incomplete information. Additionally, the City will continue to remove tornado debris placed by the curb until Feb. 28.

Private property assistance includes stabilization, repair work up to $50,000, demolitions and debris removal.

Applying early is strongly encouraged. Many applications require follow-up or additional documentation, and submitting early allows recovery staff time to review applications and work with residents before the final deadline.

Property owners can apply at app.stlrecovers.com or by visiting the STLRecovers Outreach Center at 4401 Natural Bridge Ave., which is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. For assistance by phone, call 833-925-0977.

To provide an additional avenue for applying, the Recovery Office is holding a community meeting and resource fair on Monday, Feb. 17, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the O'Fallon Park Rec Complex.

At this resource fair, residents can receive help completing their private property assistance application and connect with resources for shelter, housing, legal assistance, food, utilities, home repairs and mental health support.

What to bring:

• Valid government-issued ID
• Property insurance policy and claim information, if insured

The following documents may be required if applicable:

• Proof of ownership
• Insurance documents
• Death or marriage certificates
• Proof of name change
• Articles of incorporation
• Divorce decree
• Power of attorney with real estate authorization
• Trust documents

Residents who are unsure whether they qualify or need help gathering documents are encouraged to apply or attend an in-person event.

Additional community neighborhood pop-up events are coming and will be announced soon.

Residents can find more information about private property assistance, including demolitions, debris removal, stabilizations and repairs, at the STLRecovers FAQ page.

Right-of-Way Debris Removal To Continue Through Feb. 28

To give residents additional time to place tornado debris at the curb for pickup, the City has also extended the right-of-way debris removal program to Feb. 28. The City has continuously removed tornado debris that residents place by the curb since the tornado. This is separate from private property debris removal, which requires an application to the private property assistance program, as the City cannot enter private property to clear debris without a right-of-entry agreement.

The Recovery Office has assembled a toolkit containing updated information and graphics that anyone can help share through their networks, social media, newsletters, and community. Download the toolkit and graphics to gain a better understanding of what this deadline means and help reach residents who are still in need of housing assistance on their tornado-damaged property. Especially important for those who may be displaced, offline, or unaware that help is still available. 

Documents

• Private Property Assistance Program Partner Outreach Toolkit