Find help with rent, shelter, eviction notices, utility bills, or shutoff deadlines. Keep the notice, county, and deadline nearby when you call.
Local listings
Housing and utility starting points
Call before traveling; funding, waitlists, and intake rules can change.
East Missouri Action Agency
Help with referrals, emergency food or rent when funds are available, home energy assistance, weatherization, housing, and other community services.
Serves St. Francois, Iron, MadisonContact
View community servicesEMAA housing choice vouchers
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers across several southeast Missouri counties. The official page currently says the waitlist is closed; check it for changes or an existing application.
Serves St. Francois, Iron, MadisonContact
Check housing waitlist1 more local contact
211 local resource search
Call 211 or search by location for help with food, housing, utilities, health care, transportation, and other local needs.
Serves Statewide- Phone
- 211
- Hours
- Available 24/7