Rental & Utility Assistance
Below is a list of local organizations offering Rental & Utility Assistance services.
Need Immediate Assistance Call 2-1-1
(24/7 Assistance)
The Salvation Army – Rent & Utility Assistance
Address: Midland Division Administrative Office (various service centers throughout St. Louis)
Telephone: (314) 881-6000 (main)
Services: Emergency rent and utility assistance to help families stay in their homes, application intake and case review.
Hours: Call for current intake hours and eligibility
Community Action Agency of St. Louis County (CAASTLC) – Housing Assistance
Address: 2709 Woodson Rd, Overland, MO 63114
Telephone: (314) 863-0015
Services: Rent/mortgage assistance (when funding is available), utility referrals, energy assistance support, case management.
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm caastlc.org
United Way 211 – Housing & Utility Referrals
Telephone: 2-1-1 or 1-800-427-4626
Services: Free 24/7 resource navigation for rent assistance, utility bill help, mortgage help, eviction prevention, and housing stability services.
Hours: 24/7 hotline access; live navigation Mon–Fri 9:00 am–5:00 pm
United Way of Greater St. Louis
LIHEAP – Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Service Area: Missouri statewide (application via local agencies)
Telephone: Call 855-373-4636 or contact contracted agencies depending on county
Services: Financial help with heating and cooling utility bills, crisis intervention for energy needs; eligibility depends on income and household size.
Hours: Varies by contracted provider
Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis – Utility & Housing Assistance
Address: 1408 N Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63113
Telephone: (314) 615-3600
Services: Assistance navigating utility aid (e.g., LIHEAP), rent/mortgage support programs, housing counseling and eviction prevention.
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 am–5:00 pm
Beyond Housing – Renter Assistance Services
Address: 6506 Wright Way, St. Louis, MO 63121
Telephone: (314) 533-0600
Services: Supports current renters with housing stability, financial coaching, and referrals for rent assistance and utility support.
Hours: Monday–Friday (call for schedule)
Guardian Angel Settlement Association – Emergency Assistance
Address: 1115 S 11th St, St. Louis, MO 63104
Telephone: (314) 231-8204
Services: One-time emergency assistance for rent and utility costs (based on need and availability), family support services.
Hours: Call for intake information
People’s Community Action Corporation – Utility Assistance
Address: 6827 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63111
Telephone: (314) 353-1457
Services: Utility bill assistance, referrals, basic needs support for qualifying households.
Hours: Monday–Friday (call for current hours)
Utility Assistance
Franciscan Connection – Utility Program
Address: 5201 Virginia Ave, St. Louis, MO 63111
Telephone: (314) 773-8485
Services: Helps residents in certain zip codes with utility assistance during designated service hours.
Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 pm–3:00 pm; Wednesday & Friday 10:00 am–12:00 pm
Our Lady of Perpetual Help – Small Utility Assistance Program
Address: 4335 Warne Ave, St. Louis, MO 63107
Telephone: (314) 535-9794
Services: Toward utility bills (matching funds); also food pantry available.
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Trinity Lutheran Church – Utility Support for Zip 63104
Address: 812 Soulard St, St. Louis, MO 63104
Telephone: (314) 231-4092
Services: Emergency utility support (e.g., $50 utility help with disconnect notice for qualifying residents).
Hours: Call for intake
Heat Up St. Louis / Cool Down St. Louis Utility Assistance Hotline
Telephone: Hotline available through local resource list (call 211 for current access number)
Services: Provides information and referrals to utility assistance programs — especially during extreme heat and cold conditions.
Hours: Hotline hours vary; 211 navigation available 24/7
13. Missouri American Water Bill Assistance
Service Area: Missouri American Water customers
Telephone: 1-866-430-0820
Services: Bill assistance, budget billing, crisis support for water bills; eligibility based on income and customer status.
Hours: Contact utility provider for details
Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) Bill Assistance
Service Area: St. Louis City & County
Telephone: (314) 768-6260 Available 24/7 for service requests and general customer support
Services: Assistance programs for sewer bills, payment plans, hardship options for qualifying low-income customers.
Hours: Contact MSD for schedule
Cardinal Ritter Senior Services – Utility & Energy Help (Age 60+)
Address: 13963 Clayton Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63017 (main location)
Telephone: (314) 918-2258
Services: Supports older adults with utility bill assistance and referrals to community energy programs.
Hours: Monday–Friday (call for times)
Tips:
• United Way 211 is one of the most powerful ways to connect with up-to-date rental and utility help available right now. Dial 2-1-1 anytime.
• Programs like LIHEAP require applications and income verification; applying early can help avoid utility shutoffs.
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