Recommendation CC.3
Recommendation Status: New
Offer fee waivers, rebates, and fast-track permitting to encourage landlords to comply with the regulations of the Property Maintenance Code.
This recommendation help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Incentives are often needed to increase the supply of quality, safe, and affordable rental housing.
Ongoing and preventive maintenance helps reduce adverse impacts on households, community, and environment.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Complete Communities
Responsible Growth
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
St. Louis Apartment Association
HomeScreen, an affiliate of Tower Grove Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
St. Louis County Government general operations
Tracking Implementation
Eliminate fee waivers and reduce rebates in geographic areas where the incentives are no longer as impactful.
Tracking Success
Number of Permits Issued (Increase)
Value of Permits Issued (Increase)
Number of Property Maintenance Code Violations (Decrease)
If overperforming, what should we do?
Craft outreach and marketing strategies to increase awareness of incentives.
If underperforming, what should we do?