St. Louis County Home Improvement Program (HIP)
St. Louis County Office of Community Development
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs St. Louis County Home Improvement Program (HIP) in its St. Louis, MO research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
CDBG-funded home improvement grants available to homeowners in participating St. Louis County municipalities. Covers furnace/AC, roofing, plumbing, electrical, tuck-pointing, concrete, water heater, insulation, handrails, and waterproofing. Owner-occupied, 80% AMI, current on taxes and mortgage. NOTE: St. Louis County is separate from St. Louis City, city residents use HHRP instead.
St. Louis County (not City) homeowner, 80% AMI
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for St. Louis, MO, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Healthy Home Repair Program (HHRP) Avg $18,000 (no stated cap)
- M:STL Minor Home Repair Program Free minor repairs
- Senior Minor Home Repair Program Free (some cost-sharing for contracted work)
- CDBG Home Repair Loan Pool $1.9M loan pool (FY2026)
Key Details
- St. Louis COUNTY only, not City of St. Louis
- Covers furnace, roof, plumbing, electrical, tuck-pointing
- Apply through your individual municipality
- Max $7,500 per household
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram phone: 314-615-4111
Some programs require contractor estimates, licenses, or inspections. A cited link may be general, so confirm the current rules with the administrator before hiring; a directory match does not guarantee contractor eligibility or funding.
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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.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- 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).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Varies by municipality, check with your city hall
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for St. Louis County Home Improvement Program (HIP) in St. Louis, MO?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $7,500 (raised from $5,000). Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for St. Louis County Home Improvement Program (HIP) in St. Louis?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a low-income tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for St. Louis County Home Improvement Program (HIP) in St. Louis, MO?
Confirm the application route directly with St. Louis County Office of Community Development; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 314-615-4111. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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