May 2025 Tornado Recovery, Vacant Unit Turns

City of St. Louis CDA (Rams Settlement Funds)

Available Home Repair

About This Program

May 2025 Tornado Recovery, Vacant Unit Turns is available to homeowners and renters in St. Louis, MO.

Following the May 16, 2025 tornado in North St. Louis, $2.5M Rams Settlement funds were deployed for Vacant Unit Turns: repairs to bring rental units back online for displaced households. Up to avg $10K/unit. For-profit landlords became eligible October 21, 2025. Separate from CDBG-DR. Verify current availability with CDA.

Tornado-affected rental property in City of St. Louis

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • $2.5M in Rams Settlement tornado recovery funds
  • Originally for nonprofits/CDCs, expanded to for-profit Oct 21
  • Units must be leased to tornado-displaced families
  • Verify status, application deadline was Oct 31, 2025

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

314-657-3830

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: October 31, 2025 (or until $2.5M exhausted), verify current status

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Frequently asked questions

How much can May 2025 Tornado Recovery, Vacant Unit Turns provide in St. Louis, MO?

Avg $10,000 per unit.

Who qualifies for May 2025 Tornado Recovery, Vacant Unit Turns in St. Louis?

May 2025 Tornado Recovery, Vacant Unit Turns is open to homeowners and renters in St. Louis, MO. It has no income limit.

How do I apply for May 2025 Tornado Recovery, Vacant Unit Turns in St. Louis, MO?

Apply directly with City of St. Louis CDA (Rams Settlement Funds) using the official program link on this page or call 314-657-3830. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: October 31, 2025 (or until $2.5M exhausted), verify current status.

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