Missouri · Local Help
Where Can I Get Rent Assistance or Eviction Help in Missouri?
This is not legal advice. We explain what the law says. We cannot tell you what to do in your situation. For that, talk to a lawyer. Some of the groups below can help.
If you are behind on rent or facing eviction in Missouri, free help is available. Missouri's legal aid is regional, so use the program that covers your county. Below are legal aid offices and the courts' self-help page. You will also find the Attorney General's consumer line, 211, and a state rental assistance (money to help pay rent) program.
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Missouri Tenant Help
Nonprofit group
Missouri Tenant Help is a free website that helps Missouri tenants facing eviction or other housing needs. Its EDDE (Eviction Defense Document Engine) tool helps you create your own court documents to fight an eviction for free. You still have to file the documents with the court yourself.
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Missouri Courts
Government office
Missouri's courts tell people seeking legal help to call the legal services program in their area. Legal services also has a statewide website.
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Missouri Department of Mental Health
Government office
Missouri's Department of Mental Health runs a rental assistance (money to help pay rent) program called RAP. RAP can pay up to 3 months of rent, including back rent. It only helps households already getting mental health or substance use services from a DMH provider, or enrolled in a DMH Housing Unit Program. RAP pays landlords, companies for utilities (water, electric, gas), or creditors directly, not the renter. RAP is closed to new requests through January 2027 because of a lack of funding. Email housing@dmh.mo.gov to ask about it.
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