STL Recovers

Repair and Rebuild

Resources for residents with tornado-damaged homes or businesses to repair, rebuild and manage debris.

Home Repairs

Sign up for the Home Stabilization and Repair Program
The Home Stabilization and Repair Program provides no-cost building stabilization to help residents protect their homes from further damage caused by the May 16 tornado.

Permits and Approvals for Properties Impacted by the May 16 Tornado
Information for City residents and property owners about permitting processes for rebuilding damaged homes and other buildings.

Enroll in the Electricity Reconnection Assistance Program
This program provides residents who are without electricity due to tornado damage with free services to reconnect their homes to electric power.

Contractor Registry for Repairing Tornado-Impacted Homes
If your home was damaged in the tornado and you would like to hire a professional contractor to perform repairs, you can choose from a City-assembled list of licensed and insured contractors.

Same-Day Permits for Property Damage Repair

Visit the City’s “Hot Spot” desk to get a building permit the same day. Just bring your construction plans to City Hall, Room 425 between noon and 3pm, Monday through Friday. All fees waived for residents in the tornado impact area. Don’t have plans yet? The “Hot Spot” desk is also available for questions or to discuss the process.

Can’t make it to City Hall? Call 314-622-3332 and ask to speak with a plan examiner about your tornado impacted home.

Read more about permits

Tax Relief

Apply for Property Tax Relief for Tornado Damaged Property
If your property has been damaged or destroyed, and made "unoccupied and uninhabitable" by a natural disaster, you can apply to have your property tax prorated.

Debris Issues

Debris Management and Removal
Information on how to clean up, remove, and organize debris from the May 16, 2025 tornado response and recovery efforts

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