Vacant Unit Turns for Tornado Recovery

The City of St. Louis’ Office of Recovery and Community Development Administration (CDA) announced a new Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Tornado Recovery Vacant Unit Turns, designed to quickly repair vacant rental units and make them available to families displaced by the May 16 tornado.

The Tornado Recovery Vacant Unit Turns grant funding will provide up to $2.5 million in Rams Settlement funds to cover minor repairs, maintenance, and updates to vacant rental housing. CDA will offer financial assistance of up to an average of $10,000 per unit, with all units required to be occupied by tornado-impacted families by December 31, 2025.
 

Applications Open: Sept. 26, 2025, at 5 pm

Public Hearing & Workshop: Oct. 7, 2025, at 10 AM

Applications Due: Oct. 31, 2025, at 4 PM or until all available funding is obligated. 

NOTE: Applicants should apply as soon as possible for this funding. Applications will be reviewed and rated on a rolling basis to ensure units are renovated and occupied by December 31, 2025.

Contact Information:

https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/community-development/news/tornado-vacant-unit-nofa.cfm#:~:text=Since%202020%2C%20CDA,Contact%20Information%3A

https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/community-development/news/tornado-vacant-unit-nofa.cfm