Panel: Real Estate Tax Assistance Fund has saved homes; city urged to help sustain program ParkCentral, Legal Services and the Collector's Office told the committee the Real Estate Tax Assistance Fund (RETAF) has saved roughly 205 homes since 2022 and preserved more than $7 million in home equity; presenters asked the board to consider local funding to sustain the program beyond ARPA and private donations.

The Real Estate Tax Assistance Fund has saved 205 homes and preserved over $7 million in equity, but now it needs your support to continue its vital work!

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Committee gives due-pass to St. LouisCity 2026 HUD action plan; outlines CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA allocations The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee voted to forward Board Bill 84 with a due-pass recommendation. The bill would authorize the mayor to submit St. Louis City annual action plan to HUD and to accept 2026 federal CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA funds, and it details how the Community

The St. Louis City Committee just voted to advance a crucial action plan that could reshape housing and public services across the city for 2026!

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Saint Louis Officials Expand Housing Initiatives to Combat Homelessness Post-Displacement City leaders focus on stabilizing housing and addressing affordable units for displaced residents.

St. Louis officials are taking bold steps to tackle homelessness and displacement, but a severe shortage of affordable housing poses a significant challenge.

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Community Leaders Demand Urgent Action for Housing Recovery in St. Louis Post-Tornado Local advocates call for immediate housing solutions as tornado recovery funds remain unspent.

Community leaders in St. Louis are sounding the alarm over unspent recovery funds and the urgent need for a housing strategy after the devastating tornado, warning that lives hang in the balance.

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St. Louis Enacts Legislation to Reduce Minimum Lot Size for New Housing Developments St. Louis City Council approves legislation reducing minimum lot size to promote housing development.

The St. Louis City Council is taking bold steps to tackle the housing crisis by slashing minimum lot sizes, opening the door for new affordable homes in the heart of the city.

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Aldermen endorse Board Bill 42 to enhance city zoning flexibility and urban development Aldermen express support for local zoning changes aimed at urban development improvement.

St. Louis is taking a bold step towards revitalizing vacant properties with new zoning updates that could reshape the city's future!

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City finalizes incentive package for TIF redevelopment project after COVID delays City moves to complete incentive steps for TIF redevelopment plan initially approved in 2017

St. Louis City Council is on the verge of revitalizing the area with a key redevelopment project, finally advancing after COVID-related delays.

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Board discusses $135M hotel and apartment project funding strategies Committee outlines funding strategies for $135M hotel and apartment development in downtown area

St. Louis City Council is moving forward with a $135 million redevelopment project that could transform downtown with new hotels, apartments, and retail spaces!

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Housing Advocates criticize federal cuts to housing first strategy and long-term solutions Experts warn federal housing cuts threaten long-term solutions for the unhoused population.

St. Louis City Council's recent debate reveals deep concerns over shifting away from the "housing first" strategy, raising fears about the future of the city's unhoused population.

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St. Louis budget committee urges funding for right to counsel program following eviction crisis Committee highlights need for increased funding as eviction filings rise in St. Louis.

St. Louis faces a looming eviction crisis as only 700 out of 5,000 residents in need have received help from the city's right to counsel program, prompting urgent calls for increased funding.

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St. Louis residents urge city to prioritize housing and childcare funding amid rising homelessness St. Louis officials urge increased funding for housing and childcare amid rising homelessness concerns.

St. Louis residents are rallying for urgent funding to combat rising homelessness and support vital childcare services as city officials debate a significant budget cut.

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St. Louis leaders debate $230 million investment split between downtown and disinvested neighborhoods Investors urged to prioritize funding for North St. Louis amid downtown revitalization efforts.

St. Louis leaders are facing a critical decision: should $230 million in revitalization funds prioritize booming downtown or the historically neglected neighborhoods of North St. Louis?

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St. Louis leaders push transformative bill to revitalize downtown and combat disinvestment City leaders advocate for transformative bill to revitalize St. Louis and combat urban decline.

St. Louis leaders are rallying behind a bold new bill aimed at revitalizing the city's downtown and tackling years of disinvestment in struggling neighborhoods.

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