Missouri Housing Trust Fund- Disaster Relief
2026 Housing Assistance Services Application
Required Documents
MHDC Provided
- [MHTF-DR 306] Consent and Housing Status Certification Form
- [MHTF-DR 311] Duplication of Benefits Form
- [MHTF-DR 304] Income Verification Worksheet
- [MHTF-DR 305] Self-Declaration of Income
- [MHTF-DR 116] Minimum Standards for Permanent Housing
Rental Assistance (At Risk of Eviction)
- Proof of damage to rental unit
- Photos
- Written statement from applicant
- Written statement from landlord
- Landlord W9
- Copy of ledger from landlord showing the months included in the arrears funding request and;
- Proof of intent to evict from Landlord
Homeowner (At Risk of Foreclosure)
- Proof of damage to primary residence
- Photos
- Written statement from applicant
- Written statement from landlord or
- Owner W9
- Copy of past due mortgage statement showing the number of months included in the arrears funding request
Homeless (Literally unhoused or homeless)
- Copy of judgement or a ledger from the landlord showing the months included in the arrears funding request
Utilities
- Copy of past due utility bill showing the number of months included in the arrears funding request
Household Identification –
(Required for all household members over 18 years of age.)
Government-issued photo identification
- Driver’s license
- State ID
- Temporary ID
- School ID with photo
- Passport – U.S.
- U.S. Passport Card
- Permanent Resident Card, etc.
- If Household Identification address differs from property address, provide explanation statement
Proof of Income
- Most recent 30 days of paystubs
- SSI – Supplemental Security Income award letter
- SSDI – Social Security Disability Insurance award letter
- Award Letter
- Employer Verification
- Child Support statement
- EBT statement
- TANF statement
- If proof of income not available complete a Self-Declaration of Income form [MHTF-DR-305]
Proof of Residency
Renter
• A fully executed lease agreement that includes:
o Landlord’s name, address and phone number and
o Address of rental property where assistance is being received
o Amount of monthly rent and security deposit
o Rent due date and grace period (if any)
o Term of lease; or Landlord and client signature
• Proof of ownership of landlord/property manager.
o Copy of mortgage bill
o Homeowner’s insurance policy, or
o Property tax statement
Homeowner – Property must be client’s primary residence
- Copy of deed
- Property tax statement
- Homeowner’s Insurance policy
Unhoused/Homeless
- Written certification by service provider (MHTF-DR-306)self-certification by head of household,
- Lease documents outlined above (once housing is obtained)
- Aerial photos or satellite images (if available)
Program Guidelines
The Housing Assistance services are intended for individuals and families who have experienced/are experiencing homelessness or housing instability because of the disaster. There is no limit on the amount of assistance provided to households during the grant period. However, applicants must provide the required documentation to ensure ongoing need for assistance.
Eligibility Requirements
I. Disaster Designation
MHTF-DR Regions
Please see a listing of eligible counties below:
II. Income
All MHTF-DR funds must be used to serve Missouri households at or below 75% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
III. Determination of Income Eligibility
Area Median Income Limits | Missouri Housing Trust Fund – Disaster Relief |2025
| County | Area Median Income (AMI) | % AMI | Household Size | |||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |||
| St. Louis County | $ 111,400 | 75% | $ 56,860 | $ 65,738 | $ 74,673 | $ 83,550 | $ 90,687 | $ 97,823 | $ 104,960 | $ 112,096 |
| St. Louis City | $ 111,400 | 75% | $ 56,860 | $ 65,738 | $ 74,673 | $ 83,550 | $ 90,687 | $ 97,823 | $ 104,960 | $ 112,096 |
IV. Housing Status Requirements
Those assisted with MHTF-DR Housing Services or Home Repair funds must meet the criteria outlined below:
Homeless due to Disaster Event (Literally Homeless)
Individual or household fits one or more of the criteria outlined below:
▪ Has a primary night-time residence that is a public or private place not meant for human habitation.
▪ Is living in a publicly or privately operated shelter designated to provide temporary living arrangements (including congregate shelters, transitional housing, and hotels and motels paid for by charitable organizations or by federal, state and local government programs); or
▪ Is exiting an institution where (s)he has resided for 90 days or less and who resided in an emergency shelter or place not meant for human habitation immediately before entering that institution.
Renter impacted by Disaster Event (At Risk of Homelessness or Literally Homeless)
Individual or household fits one or more of the criteria outlined below:
▪ Their primary residence has become temporarily or permanently unsafe or uninhabitable due to a disaster event; or
▪ The household is at imminent risk of eviction.
Homeowner impacted by Disaster Event (At Risk of Homelessness or Literally Homeless)
Individual or household fits one or more of the criteria outlined below:
▪ Their primary residence has become temporarily or permanently unsafe or uninhabitable due to a disaster event, or
▪ The household is at imminent risk of foreclosure.
Fleeing/Attempting to Flee Domestic Violence
Any individual or household who:
▪ Is fleeing, or is attempting to flee, Domestic Violence;
▪ Has no other residence; and
▪ Lacks the resources or support networks to obtain other permanent housing.