ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Another 1,200 tornado-damaged homes have received preliminary acceptance into St. Louis’ repair program, but the next major round still depends on funding approval and property inspections.

The Recovery Office announced Thursday that it will seek $30 million from Rams settlement funds for Phase 2. Final approval is scheduled for consideration by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment November 18. The proposed allocation would cover about 600 homes; later repairs depend on progress and additional money.

Preliminary acceptance does not guarantee repairs. Inspectors must determine whether each home can be made habitable within the program’s $50,000 limit. The next inspection batch is expected in January.

Eligibility prioritizes homes occupied by their owners when the May 16, 2025, tornado struck, with household income no higher than 120 percent of area median income. Rental and commercial properties are excluded from this program.

The distinction leaves many households waiting: more than 1,500 applicants did not qualify, mostly because their properties were rentals or commercial. Residents are to receive eligibility, appeal and scheduling notices by November 13.