The State Assistance for Housing Relief (SAFHR) for Renters program provides rent and utility assistance for eligible Missouri residents who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Donor Name: Missouri Housing Development Commission
State: Missouri
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/31/2023
Grant Duration: 18 months
Details:
Eligible tenants can apply for financial assistance to be paid directly to their landlord or utility provider. Landlords may also apply on behalf of their tenants. Financial assistance includes rent and utility arrears for the period beginning April 2020, as well as forward rent (up to 3 months per application), up to a maximum of 18 months total assistance. Utilities include gas, electric, water, sewage/waste water, fuel (propane, wood, etc.) and trash. You may apply for utility assistance even if you are not applying for rental assistance.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligibility is based on where you live, how much income your household has, and whether you’re at risk of losing your housing or having your utilities shut off due to a financial hardship.
- Where You Live
- Your Household Income
- Your household’s estimated income must be at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for your county.
- Financial Hardship
- You need not have been sick with COVID-19, but someone in your household must have experienced a reduction in income or an increase in expenses during the pandemic.
For more information, visit MHDC.