Residents who still do not have a safe place to live because of the May 16, 2025 tornado which ripped through the St. Louis area can apply for FEMA Assistance to help pay for alternate temporary housing.
To request assistance to help with rent, homeowners and renters must contact FEMA and let them know before an August 11 deadline.
There are several ways to request assistance:
-Applying for FEMA Assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov.
-Visiting a Disaster Recovery Center. For locations, visit: FEMA.gov/DRC.
-Calling the FEMA Helpline at (800) 621-3362. If you use a relay service such as VRS, give FEMA your number for that service.
-Sending a request in writing to FEMA: P.O. Box 10055, Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055. FEMA is required to do a home inspection to verify damage reported on your application.
If approved, residents will receive an initial rental award of up to two months of rent. Rental Assistance may help cover your monthly rent amount, which may include a security deposit. It might not cover all rental expenses.
Homeowners and renters affected by the May 16 disaster in St. Louis City, St. Louis County and Scott County may also be eligible.
Residents can still ask for additional assistance, as long as an initial application has been completed before the deadline. The fastest way to apply is at DisasterAssistance.gov.