Programs that can help with disaster-related home repairs, safer rebuilding, rental assistance, and legal support for deed or probate issues.
Who this page is for
- St. John residents dealing with home damage or unsafe housing
- People worried about falling behind on rent or losing their housing
- Anyone with deed or ownership questions, or estate and probate issues affecting their home
Not sure where to start?
What you’ll find here
- Programs for repairs, rebuilds, and mitigation
- Rental assistance and housing stability support
- Free or low-cost legal help for deed and estate issues
- Links to official websites for the most up-to-date information
Using the list below
Click on any program to view its full details.
Many repair and housing programs have limited funding and specific timelines. Even if one program is closed, there may be alternatives, so it is worth checking more than one option.
Note: Some programs and grants may be paused during federal shutdowns. Check the official page for status updates if a link doesn't load.
 | Program Type |  | Website |  |  | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mitigation | FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program administered by ODR in partnership with Love City Strong. Provides wind retrofits including roof, door, and window upgrades to protect homes from future storms. | usviodr.com | Phone: (340) 202-1221 Email: info@vipfa.vi | USVI residents with homes damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, priority for low- and moderate-income households | Active | |
Repairs & Rebuilds | Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery funding for unmet needs after FEMA, insurance, and other federal sources are accounted for. Focuses on low- and moderate-income residents and businesses affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. | usviodr.com | Phone: (340) 202-1221 Email: info@vipfa.vi | USVI residents and businesses with unmet recovery needs, priority for low- and moderate-income households | Active | |
Mitigation | Free legal services for family - related cases, housing/foreclosure issues, probate, deed challenges, estate planning, and economic stability matters. Non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. | lsvilaw.org | St. Croix: (340) 718-8593 or (340) 718-2626 St. Thomas: 1832 Kongens Gade, Charlotte Amalie Disaster Hotline: (340) 626-9884 Email: stxoffice@lsvilaw.org (STX) sttoffice@lsvilaw.org (STT) | Low-income USVI residents - contact LSVI to determine eligibility | Active | |
Mitigation | Activities that increase resilience to disasters and reduce long-term risk of loss of life, injury, damage to property by lessening the impact of future disasters. | cdbgdr.vihfa.gov | Check website for current eligibility requirements | Active | ||
Rental Assistance | Temporary emergency housing assistance managed by Virgin Islands Housing Management, Inc. | vihfa.gov | Managed by Virgin Islands Housing Management, Inc. | Individuals and families in need of temporary housing | Active | |
Mitigation | Federal funding for long-term hazard mitigation measures following Presidential Disaster Declaration. Helps reduce or eliminate loss of life and break the cycle of damage and repair from future disasters. | usviodr.com | Phone: (340) 202-1221 (managed through USVI ODR) Email: info@vipfa.vi | USVI government agencies, local governments, and eligible non-profit organizations | Active | |
Repairs & Rebuilds | Federal housing recovery programs including emergency housing, subsidized housing, and tax credit housing programs. | vihfa.gov | St. Thomas/St. John: 31AB Estate Taarnebjerg, St. Thomas St. Croix: 3202 Demarara Plaza, Christiansted | Varies by program - VIHFA offers multiple rental and recovery programs with different eligibility criteria | Active | |
Rental Assistance | Helps individuals and families financially impacted by COVID-19 pay rent and/or utilities dating back to March 2020. Can prevent eviction due to non-payment. | erap.vihfa.gov | Apply online at vierap.com | Download application at erap.vihfa.gov | For questions, visit VIHFA contact page | Renters who have fallen behind on payments due to COVID-19 financial impact | Active |