MHDC Home Repair Opportunity (HeRO)
Missouri Housing Development Commission
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs MHDC Home Repair Opportunity (HeRO) in its St. Louis, MO research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
MHDC uses its annual HOME allocation for non-cosmetic home repairs for income-qualifying single-family homeowners across Missouri. Funds are disbursed to local sub-recipient agencies who then assist individual households. MHDC does not award funds directly. Contact a participating St. Louis-area agency.
Apply through local agency, income-qualifying
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
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
- HOME-funded non-cosmetic home repairs
- Apply through local participating agency, not MHDC directly
- FY2026 NOFA issued, agencies apply by Nov 21, 2025
- Missouri-wide program: statewide + St. Louis area agencies
How to Apply
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.
You may need a contractor or estimate
Some programs for this project type ask for a license, inspection, or written estimate. Confirm the rule before contacting a contractor in St. Louis.
Get matched with a contractorEach administrator sets its contractor rules. Confirm exact requirements directly; the cited URL may be a general agency page.
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: Apply through local sub-recipient agencies, FY2026 cycle active
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for MHDC Home Repair Opportunity (HeRO) 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 MHDC Home Repair Opportunity (HeRO) in St. Louis, MO?
Confirm the application route directly with Missouri Housing Development Commission; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 816-759-6600. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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