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Program Overview
The Ferguson Property Restoration Program provides an opportunity for qualified developers and individuals to rehabilitate certain property owned by the City or on the St. Louis County Post-third Tax Sale list (within the city limits of the City of Ferguson, Missouri).
The program was developed with the following goals in mind:
1) return vacant properties to productive use;
2) improve the quality of residential and commercial properties;
3) increase the percentage of homeowners;
4) increase affordable housing stock - Properties Available in Ferguson
Program Guidelines
Please review the Program Guidelines in full before inquiring with our office regarding the details of this program.
Program Process
Program Process Overview
Request for Proposals
The City of Ferguson requests proposals (RFP) for redevelopment of City Owned and Post-third Properties on an annual basis. There are two RFPs: one for properties with structures and one for vacant parcels. The properties with structures have a deadline to give opportunities for redevelopment before the City adds these properties to the "potential demolition" list.
Developer Process
Individuals/companies interested in redeveloping one or more properties (limit: 4 properties/year) for any use other than owner occupancy of the applicant (i.e. renting or selling to others) must follow the Developer Application Process:
1) Qualification
2) Application (4 property limit per developer per 12 months)
3) Redevelopment Agreement
Owner Occupant Process
Individuals who are interested in acquiring a property to own and occupy through this program must follow the Owner Occupant Application Process:
1) Application
2) Redevelopment Agreement
Development Process Deadlines
Because the title clearing process can take some time, each deadline starts when a task is complete.—see details in below and in the Program Guidelines.
1. When the QuitClaim Deeds are Signed, successful applicants
have 2 weeks to:
- Hire an attorney or title clearing agency and provide written proof to the City
- Clean the property(s) exterior and schedule an exterior inspection with the City
- Submit preliminary site plans
2. When the Title is Cleared, successful applicants
have 2 weeks to:
- Provide written proof of title insurance showing that developer claims sole ownership
- Submit a building permit application, including plans for the working outlined in the signed redevelopment agreement.
3. When the Building Permit is Issued, successful applicants
have 6 months to:
- All interior and exterior work as outlined in the signed redevelopment agreement
- Attend bi-weekly project review meetings with City Staff to provide construction updates
4. When all Construction is Complete, successful applicants
have 6 months to:
- Obtain a Renter’s License (rental property only)
- Obtain an Occupancy Permit (owner occupant or rental property)
Available Properties
**ALWAYS CALL TO CHECK AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFIC PROPERTIES BEFORE SUBMITTING PAPERWORK**
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Physical Address
110 Church Street
Ferguson, MO 63135
Fax: (314) 524-5054
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.