Community Development and Housing Resource Center

Florissant's Community Development Department has many resources available for residents and newcomers, such as information on Housing, Community Development, and Neighborhood Stabilization. 

The City of Florissant participates in the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program through the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The CDBG program funds a variety of home improvement loan programs as well as public service activities that benefit the residents of Florissant.

Community Development Programs:

              • Home Improvement Program (HIP) 
              • Home Improvement Mechanical (HIP-M)
              • Hazardous Tree Removal Program
              • Ramp Program

2024 Household Income Guidelines for program eligibility:

One-Person Household             $56,250

Two persons                              $64,300

Three persons                            $72,350

Four persons                             $80,350

Five persons                              $86,800

Six persons                                $93,250

Seven persons                           $99,650

Eight persons                          $106,100

Home Improvement Program (HIP)

Low- Moderate Income-eligible Florissant residents will be able to apply for a $7,000 forgivable loan to be used towards necessary home repairs. It is NOT for remodeling or cosmetic repairs. 

Click HERE to download an application or stop by our offices at 1055 St. Francois for a hard copy.

Awards are given first-come-first-serve basis on May 1st, 2024.

To schedule an appointment for application assistance please call (314) 839-7680. Appointments to review the application can be made the month of April 2024 once all application documents have been gathered. 

Home Improvement Program - Mechanical (HVAC systems)

Funding is limited - Please call to see if grant monies are currently available.
The Community Development Office offers their Home Improvement - Mechanical Program as long as funds are available. This program offers a grant of up to $5,000 to a limited number of qualified Florissant residents for the replacement/repair of heating/cooling units and water heaters.

Residential Hazardous Tree Removal Program

The Florissant Residential Tree Removal Program aids Florissant residents facing severe hazards related to trees that are dead. The program provides up to $3,000 of residential tree removal assistance to low/moderate income residents facing safety concerns and potential home damage.

Application will be accepted starting on May 1st, 2024 until September 30, 2024.

To print the application, please click the link below:

2024 Tree Application

Beautiful Home Award:

Beautiful Home Awards

The City of Florissant is conducting its Beautiful Home Award Program again this year sponsored by the Citizen Participation Commission. The program is to recognize homeowners who take pride in the appearance of their home and community. To be eligible for the contest a home must be an owner-occupied single-family dwelling. Residents may nominate either their own home or other homes in the city. The judging criterion includes, but is not limited to, landscaping, attractive exterior, overall curb appeal and maintenance of the property.

One winner will be chosen from each of the city's nine wards. The winners will receive recognition from the City Council, including a certificate of appreciation and a Beautiful Home yard sign. Previous winners must wait three (3) years before consideration for another award.

Submit your applications here: 

www.florissantmo.com/beautifulhome

Housing Resource Center

The Housing Resource Center offers prospective home buyers and renter's information about available housing opportunities in Florissant as well as information about City amenities.  The housing resource center also offers existing homeowners a number of programs, assistance, and resources to help meet their individual needs.

Downpayment Assistance Program

DPA 2024

Please reach out DIRECTLY to one of the agencies listed above.

COVID-19 Assistance

MRU Assist Flyer

Mortgage, Rent, and Utility Assistance (due to COVID-19)

Assistance up to $1,000 is available for income-eligible Florissant residents. Please reach out to CAASTLC (314) 863-0015 or visit their website for more information. 

https://www.caastlc.org/

Volunteer Opportunities

We are currently seeking individuals who want to serve their community by helping a Florissant resident in need. Donate a day of your time with the Florissant Community Development department, assisting in yard clean ups and small home maintenance projects.

If you are interested in participating in a volunteer project, please reach out to our office at communitydevelopment@florissantmo.com or call (314) 839-7680.

To find out more about what we offer the community, please check out our Document Center.