Recommendation CC.17
Recommendation Status: Expand
Partner with nonprofits to connect renters at risk of eviction with resources to maintain housing stability.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Leading the Region
Complete
Communities
Inclusive
Economies
Responsible
Growth
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Expands capacity to serve at-risk populations and carry out vulnerable tenant protection.
Sustainability Considerations
Keeping residents housed in quality housing will support a strong, safer, and healthier environment.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Human Services
County Housing
Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing & Opportunity Council
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-5 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Timeline
Beyond Housing
HomeScreen (Tower Grove Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation)
St. Louis Apartment Association, Rise Community Development
The Housing Partnership (Lemay)
Safe Housing for the Elderly and Disabled
Ferguson Neighborhood Improvement Program
Spanish Lake Community Development Corporation
Community Action Agency of St. Louis County
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
Community Development Block Grants
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
Reduction of evictions.
Increase in housing tenure.
Reduction in housing cost burden.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Find geographic areas that have an above average eviction rate and deploy more of the resources there.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Conduct more outreach to market the educational opportunities.