Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee - October 13, 2026

At the October 13, 2026, meeting of the City of St. Louis Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee, members considered redevelopment incentives for affordable housing. The committee adopted the substitute for Board Bill 47, including its fiscal note, by a 6–0 vote and approved a due-pass recommendation. The bill concerns rehabilitation of 21 scattered-site parcels in the Tiffany neighborhood to provide 60 affordable units, including family-sized apartments for households at or below 60% of area median income. The project was described as a $15.4 million investment—about $257,000 per unit—with energy-efficient upgrades and accessibility improvements. Efficiency Consulting and Development LLC, Tag Development LLC, and Communities First STL were identified as project partners; speakers also described rent assistance intended to limit residents’ housing costs to 30% of income.

The committee discussed Board Bill 70, a proposed redevelopment plan for vacant sites in Forest Park Southeast that would pre-authorize tax abatements of up to 90% for 10 years, with an additional incentive structure for affordable units. Members raised concerns about approving an incentive before a developer and project details are known, including the potential duration and oversight of the authorization. The bill was held in committee so members could consider an amendment requiring a future developer to return before the committee, and to resolve the fiscal note. The committee also approved mayoral appointments to the Bayen Market Center Special Business District and the Nuisance Property Review Board; no contract award or purchasing decision was identified.