Funder: Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC)

Due: Ongoing opportunity

Funds: The State Assistance for Housing Relief (SAFHR) Program provides rent and utility assistance for households who have been impacted by COVID-19. Eligible tenants can apply for financial assistance to be paid directly to their landlord or utility provider. Landlords can also apply on behalf of tenants. Financial assistance includes rent and utility arrears for the period beginning April 2020 and up to 3 months of forward rent and prepaid fuel utility assistance. For more information, please click links below. To access the application portal click here.

Starting March 1, 2022, homeowners are also eligible to apply for mortgage assistance via SAFHR funds.

Program information for renters: https://www.mohousingresources.com/safhr

Program information for landlords: https://www.mohousingresources.com/landlords

Program information for homeowners: https://www.safhrforhomeowners.com/