How many housing & financial resources are in Missouri?

Women's Corner tracks 16 housing & financial resources for women in Missouri.

Are housing & financial resources in Missouri free?

16 of the 16 listed housing & financial resources in Missouri are explicitly free or low-cost.

Which cities in Missouri have housing & financial resources?

Listings span cities including Kansas City, St. Louis, Jefferson City.

What are some examples of housing & financial resources in Missouri?

Featured entries include Missouri Housing Development Commission, St. Louis Housing Authority, Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri Community Action Network, Habitat for Humanity — St. Louis.

Do these listings include phone numbers?

8 of 16 Missouri housing & financial listings include phone numbers.

How long is the Section 8 waitlist?

It varies wildly — a few months in smaller markets, 5+ years in cities like LA, NYC, and DC. Apply to multiple Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) in your region. PHAs give preference to families with children, domestic violence survivors, veterans, and homeless applicants — make sure you check every preference box you qualify for.

211 is a free, 24/7 nationwide referral line run by United Way. Call or text 211 to reach a live specialist who connects you to local rent assistance, utility help, food, childcare, transportation, and emergency funds. They know the small local funds Google won't show you. Always start here in a financial emergency.

Can I get TANF as a single mother?

Yes — TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) is the main cash assistance program for low-income parents with minor children. Apply through your state's Department of Human/Social Services. Benefits, time limits, and work requirements vary by state. You can receive TANF and SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, and childcare assistance simultaneously.

What if I'm being evicted?

Call 211 and your local legal aid office the same day you're served — most states have Emergency Rental Assistance programs through the LIHEAP/ERA pipeline that can pay back rent. You have the right to a court hearing before eviction — don't move out before the hearing. DV survivors have additional protections under VAWA that block eviction based on the abuse.

Best Housing & Financial in Missouri — 16 resources

About Housing & Financial for Women

Housing and financial assistance for women combines federal programs (HUD, TANF, SNAP, LIHEAP) with state and local efforts. Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and public housing are administered by local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), with VAWA giving survivors of domestic violence priority and emergency transfer rights. Emergency shelter and rapid rehousing run through HUD's Continuum of Care and Coordinated Entry. Mothers with custodial children typically qualify for TANF cash assistance and family-priority housing. Community action agencies and 211 lines coordinate utility help, emergency funds, and rent assistance. This directory covers PHAs, shelter systems, 211 referral lines, and community action agencies.

Housing & Financial in Missouri

Missouri circuit courts hear family matters through family court divisions in each of its 45 judicial circuits. The Family Support Division runs child support enforcement under DSS. Kansas City, Saint Louis, Springfield, and Columbia are the largest metros. Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Legal Aid of Western Missouri, and the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence serve women.

16 Resources

1. Missouri Housing Development Commission — Free

MHDC at 920 Main Street in Kansas City administers Missouri's affordable-housing tax credits, the Show-Me Home down-payment assistance program, and statewide rental assistance. Mothers researching homeownership or affordable-rental waitlists should start at mhdc.com. Call 816-759-6600 to ask which programs are open this quarter.

816-759-6600 · 920 Main St, Suite 1400, Kansas City, MO 64105 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

2. St. Louis Housing Authority — Free

SLHA at 3520 Page Boulevard administers St. Louis city public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8). The voucher waitlist opens periodically; mothers should check SLHA's site for current status. Call 314-531-4770 to ask whether the waitlist is open and what documents intake will require.

314-531-4770 · 3520 Page Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63106 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

3. Housing Authority of Kansas City — Free

HAKC at 920 Main Street, Suite 701 in downtown Kansas City runs public housing developments and the Housing Choice Voucher program for Jackson, Clay, and Platte counties. Apply online when waitlists open. Call 816-968-4100 to confirm current waitlist status and required income documentation.

816-968-4100 · 920 Main St, Suite 701, Kansas City, MO 64105 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

4. Missouri Community Action Network — Free

MCAN at 210 Adams Street in Jefferson City coordinates Missouri's 19 local Community Action Agencies, which administer LIHEAP utility assistance, emergency rent, weatherization, and Head Start across all 114 counties. Call 573-634-2969 to find the agency serving your county and what funds are open today.

573-634-2969 · 210 Adams St, Jefferson City, MO 65101 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

5. Habitat for Humanity — St. Louis — Free

Habitat St. Louis at 3830 S Grand Boulevard builds and rehabs affordable homes in the city and inner-ring suburbs for qualifying low-income families who complete sweat-equity hours. Income typically 30-80% of AMI. Call 314-371-0400 to ask whether the family-selection waitlist is currently open.

314-371-0400 · 3830 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63118 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

6. Peter & Paul Community Services — Free

Peter & Paul Community Services at 2612 Wyoming Street in south St. Louis runs men's and women's emergency shelters, transitional housing, and supportive permanent housing. Mothers without children can intake directly; families with children are referred to Family Promise or St. Patrick Center. Call 314-588-7111 day or night.

314-588-7111 · 2612 Wyoming St, St. Louis, MO 63118 · 24/7 · Visit Website

7. Salvation Army Kansas City — Housing Services — Free

Salvation Army's KC metro housing services at 101 W Linwood operate emergency shelter for women and families, rent assistance through The Promise Center, and transitional programs. Call 816-756-5392 day or night. Bring ID and any utility shut-off or eviction notice if intake permits.

816-756-5392 · 101 W Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111 · 24/7

8. Beyond Housing — St. Louis — Free

Beyond Housing at 6506 Wright Way in Pagedale provides HUD-approved housing counseling, foreclosure prevention, first-time-homebuyer classes, and tenant advocacy for the 24:1 Initiative neighborhoods in north St. Louis County. Call 314-533-0600 to schedule an intake and bring recent pay stubs and any mortgage paperwork.

314-533-0600 · 6506 Wright Way, St. Louis, MO 63121 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

9. HUD.gov — Find Local Office — Free

HUD's St. Louis Field Office at 1222 Spruce Street oversees Missouri's federally funded housing programs. Use HUD.gov to look up Missouri PHAs, foreclosure counselors, and the state Continuum of Care contacts for Show-Me homeless services.

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10. HUD Homeless Resources — Free

HUD's Continuum of Care directory lists every Missouri CoC: St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Kansas City/Jackson County, Springfield/Greene County, and the Balance of State CoC covering rural areas. Use it to find the coordinated-entry access point for shelter and rapid-rehousing in your region.

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11. LIHEAP — Energy Assistance — Free

LIHEAP funds Missouri's Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP), administered through local Community Action Agencies. Mothers facing shut-off can apply for help with Ameren, Spire, Evergy, or rural co-op bills. The federal site routes to Missouri's intake portal at heatmoenergy.com.

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12. Salvation Army — Find Help — Free

Salvation Army Missouri Division runs shelters, rent and utility help, food pantries, and after-school programs in St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, Joplin, and dozens of smaller Show-Me communities. The find-help locator returns the nearest corps by zip with phone and walk-in hours.

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13. Catholic Charities USA — Free

Catholic Charities has Missouri agencies in St. Louis (Archdiocese), Kansas City-St. Joseph (Diocese), Jefferson City, and Springfield-Cape Girardeau, all providing emergency assistance, housing counseling, refugee resettlement, and family support regardless of faith. The national locator returns the closest Missouri diocese.

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14. United Way Worldwide — Free

United Way of Greater St. Louis, United Way of Greater Kansas City, and United Way of the Ozarks all fund Missouri partner nonprofits and operate 211 referral lines connecting mothers to housing, food, and crisis services. Dial 211 from any Missouri phone for live local intake.

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15. Habitat for Humanity — Free

Habitat for Humanity has Missouri affiliates in St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield-Greene County, Columbia, Joplin, and a dozen smaller cities, each running its own family-selection process and ReStore. Find the nearest affiliate by zip at habitat.org to ask whether applications are open.

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16. Family Promise — Free

Family Promise has Missouri affiliates in St. Louis, Greater Kansas City, Springfield, Columbia, and St. Charles County providing rotating shelter and case management for families with children — preserving the family unit rather than splitting parents and kids. Find the nearest affiliate at familypromise.org.

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Frequently Asked

How many housing & financial resources are in Missouri?: Women's Corner tracks 16 housing & financial resources for women in Missouri.
Are housing & financial resources in Missouri free?: 16 of the 16 listed housing & financial resources in Missouri are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Missouri have housing & financial resources?: Listings span cities including Kansas City, St. Louis, Jefferson City.
What are some examples of housing & financial resources in Missouri?: Featured entries include Missouri Housing Development Commission, St. Louis Housing Authority, Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri Community Action Network, Habitat for Humanity — St. Louis.
Do these listings include phone numbers?: 8 of 16 Missouri housing & financial listings include phone numbers.
How long is the Section 8 waitlist?: It varies wildly — a few months in smaller markets, 5+ years in cities like LA, NYC, and DC. Apply to multiple Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) in your region. PHAs give preference to families with children, domestic violence survivors, veterans, and homeless applicants — make sure you check every preference box you qualify for.
What does 211 do?: 211 is a free, 24/7 nationwide referral line run by United Way. Call or text 211 to reach a live specialist who connects you to local rent assistance, utility help, food, childcare, transportation, and emergency funds. They know the small local funds Google won't show you. Always start here in a financial emergency.
Can I get TANF as a single mother?: Yes — TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) is the main cash assistance program for low-income parents with minor children. Apply through your state's Department of Human/Social Services. Benefits, time limits, and work requirements vary by state. You can receive TANF and SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, and childcare assistance simultaneously.
What if I'm being evicted?: Call 211 and your local legal aid office the same day you're served — most states have Emergency Rental Assistance programs through the LIHEAP/ERA pipeline that can pay back rent. You have the right to a court hearing before eviction — don't move out before the hearing. DV survivors have additional protections under VAWA that block eviction based on the abuse.