Missouri Neighborhood Preservation Act (NPA)
Missouri Dept. of Economic Development
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Missouri Neighborhood Preservation Act (NPA) in its St. Louis, MO research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
25% state tax credit on eligible costs for rehabilitation or new construction of owner-occupied homes in qualifying low-income areas (median HH income below 70-89% of MSA median). Max $25,000 credit in any 10-year period. Can be combined with Historic Preservation Tax Credit (max then $40,000). Income limits vary by area, not by applicant income.
Home in qualifying low-income census tract
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
- 25% tax credit on qualifying rehab costs
- Max $25,000 per 10-year period
- Eligible areas: census tracts with income below 70-89% of MSA median
- Stackable with Historic Tax Credit (combined max $40K)
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
- 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).
- 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: Rolling applications
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Missouri Neighborhood Preservation Act (NPA) in St. Louis, MO?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $25,000 tax credit (10-yr period). Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Missouri Neighborhood Preservation Act (NPA) in St. Louis?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Missouri Neighborhood Preservation Act (NPA) in St. Louis, MO?
Confirm the application route directly with Missouri Dept. of Economic Development; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 573-522-8004. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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