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Latest News:TCLI KEYNOTE AND FIELD EXERCISE TO ADDRESS TRANSFORMATION Sept 8th Sessions to Discuss Emerging Programs, Practices and Funding Strategies Full Story
Annual Report Now Available for Download KHRC is pleased to announce the release of our Annual Report. The report highlights the achievements of our partners and programs throughout Fiscal Year 2009. You may download the report here.
Notice of Housing Needs and Fair Housing Barriers Public Hearing for the The State of Kansas will conduct a public hearing on housing needs and issues for citizens to have input into the development of the 2011 Kansas Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan is the state’s policy framework for federal community development and housing programs. Resources available in 2011 are estimated include approximately $18,260,000 from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), $8,557,000 from HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), $897,000 from the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), and $384,000 from Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) programs. The State is also soliciting input on barriers to Fair Housing, in preparation to update its Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. A Fair Housing Survey is available and will also be available at the Hearing. Individuals with disabilities or limited English proficiency are welcome to attend and participate in the public hearing. If you are in need of a sign language interpreter, an assistive listening device, large print, or Braille material, or other accommodation to attend this meeting, please notify KHRC at least five days prior to the meeting. Requests may be addressed to KHRC, 611 S. Kansas Ave., Suite 300, Topeka, Kansas, 66603-3803 or by phone, 785-296-3649 via the Kansas relay service. The hearing is scheduled as follows:
NeighborWorks America Training Explores Strategies to Enhance Organizational Capacity Topeka - To help community development organizations better meet objectives and enhance performance, the Kansas Housing Conference is pleased to offer a specialized, full-day training on capacity building presented by NeighborWorks® America. The training, titled "Organizational Capacity Assessment for Community Building," will take place Tuesday, September 7th at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka. Full Story
Kansas Housing Conference: Scholarship Deadline Approaching! Full story
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Kansas Residents and Businesses Affected by Flash Flooding Sacramento, CA – Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Kansas residents and business owners affected by the severe storms with torrential rain that caused flash flooding on June 16, 2010 in Riley County, U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Karen G. Mills said today. SBA acted under its own authority to declare a disaster in response to the state’s request we received on June 29, 2010. The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in the Kansas counties of Clay, Geary, Marshall, Pottawatomie, Riley, Wabaunsee and Washington. Full Story
Affordable Rentals Available in Independence Housing rentals that are nice, accommodating, and within budget range aren't easy to find. That's why in 2010 the City of Independence and the Independence Housing Authority, IHA, supported the new tax-credit development, McKinley Housing. Funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the development features one, two and three-bedroom homes. Full Story
CALL FOR EXHIBITORS...Secure Booth Space Today! Topeka – Organizations and companies interested in featuring their housing related products and services are invited to participate in the 2010 Kansas Housing Conference scheduled September 8th – 10th at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka. Full Story
KANSAS HOUSING CELEBRATES NATIONAL HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH
2010 Kansas Housing Conference Seeks Entries for Ad Astra Awards Topeka - The Kansas Housing Conference is now accepting nominations for the 2010 Ad Astra Awards for Excellence in Housing and Community Development. The Ad Astra Awards celebrate housing advocates who consistently make a positive impact on their communities. Full Story
Registration Now Open for the 2010 Kansas Housing Conference Topeka - Kansas’ largest annual affordable housing event keeps growing bigger and better! This year the 2010 Kansas Housing Conference offers a total of 28 educational breakout sessions, specialized community development and property management trainings, housing tours and networking receptions. Full Story
KANSAS HOUSING SEEKS A CSBG PARTNER FOR NORTHWEST KANSAS
ARRA Funded Housing Development Opens in Haysville
Appliance Rebate Program Gives Low-Income Kansans a Boost Ginger Webber is thrilled with her new refrigerator, upright freezer, and clothes washer. The Kansas resident got a voucher application in the mail, and figured it couldn't hurt to apply. She was surprised and very pleased that she qualified for the Kansas State Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program in January, and got her new appliances in February. Full Story http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/daily.cfm/hp_news_id=241
LANDLORD FORUM TO DISCUSS RESPONSIBLE RENTING TO PEOPLE WITH CRIMINAL HISTORIES Communities are safer, and property values rise, when we look at the full spectrum of issues that contribute to crime, not the least of which is assisting one-time offenders with employment and housing…. Read More
2010 Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Applications Now Being Accepted: The ESG program is managed by the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC). The Emergency Shelter Grant is designed to be the first stage in a continuum of assistance to prevent homelessness and to enable homeless individuals to move toward independent living. Applications are accepted and considered from local units of government only. Click here to access the application and additional ESG documents.
The Kansas Housing Resources Corporation announces the posting of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Kansas Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) FFY 2010 Discretionary Funds. Entities eligible to submit a proposal for FFY 2010 CSBG discretionary funding are CSBG-eligible entities providing services in Kansas, the Kansas statewide association of community action programs and other organizations whose primary purpose is that of eliminating the causes and effects of poverty in Kansas. Click here to access additional information and the four electronic files that comprise the application packet.
Kansas Weatherization Activity In Full Swing View the Kansas Weatherization activity map.
KHRC announces the availability of several tax credit properties for sale under the Qualified Contract regulations of the Internal Revenue Code.
AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) administers five programs that were either impacted or created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). These programs are the: Kansas Weatherization Assistance Program, Housing Credit Exchange Program, Tax Credit Assistance Program, Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program, and Community Services Block Grant Program. Please find below KHKRC’s weekly reports containing a summary of each program and the impact of ARRA and the current status of program expenditures.
KANSAS HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM (HPRP) Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) announces the release of a Request for Applications (RFA) for the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program (HPRP). KHRC is making available approximately $8.3 million in HPRP funds for a thirty month period. Full Story City and County Applicants as of 8/21/09
Kansas Housing Resources Corporation is pleased to announce its NOFA (notice of funding availability) for FY 2010
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