Homeownership is within reach for more Kansas families, thanks to expanded eligibility guidelines for the state’s First Time Homebuyer program. Administered by Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC), the program helps income-eligible households purchase their first home by providing down payment and closing cost assistance. “KHRC wants to keep the dream of homeownership alive for Kansas […]
Eleven Kansas communities will receive a combined total of $4,998,936 in Moderate Income Housing (MIH) funds and 7,593,000 in Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credits (KHITC). The awards, made possible through the state of Kansas’ MIH and KHITC programs, will provide resources to develop moderate income housing for families in rural communities. Combined with the amount
Five Kansas communities will receive a combined total of $2.4 million to develop affordable housing for moderate-income families in rural areas of the state. The funding, made possible through the state of Kansas’ Moderate Income Housing (MIH) program, provides grants or loans to develop housing and support homeownership programs in cities or counties with populations of
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WASHINGTON, DC — The National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) held its Board of Directors election on October 23 during the association’s 2022 Annual Conference, re-electing Ryan Vincent, Kansas Housing’s Executive Director, to serve on its national Board of Directors. Nominated from among and voted on by the executive directors of the member state
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Gov. Laura Kelly joined with Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC), which administers the Kansas Weatherization Assistance Program, to commemorate Energy Action Month in Kansas. The statewide Weatherization Assistance Program seeks to reduce energy costs for low-income families by improving the energy efficiency of their homes while ensuring their health and safety. Weatherization services are installed free-of-charge for qualifying
Kansas Moderate Income Housing (MIH) program applications up 74 percent Governor Laura Kelly has announced that months after she signed legislation to fund the expansion of rural housing development, a record number of rural cities and counties are planning to build more homes. “I’ve said it time and again: We need to build more housing
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Remaining funds to be expended soon, tenants and landlords encouraged to apply now More than 75,000 Kansans and 10,000 housing and service providers have received more than $250 million in rental and utility assistance, preventing thousands of evictions and providing vital services to more than 30,000 families at risk of losing their homes. A year and a half after the temporary initiative launched,
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The Kansas Homeowner Assistance Fund (KHAF) has granted 1,926 homeowner applications a total of $20,325,452 in mortgage, property tax and utility aid to date. Yet thousands of Kansans are still in danger of losing their homes. In its most recent report, the Mortgage Bankers Association said that in Kansas, 10,098 mortgages were past due, with
KHAF Helps Homeowners and Your Bottom Line $36 million in mortgage assistance remains Read More »
Governor Kelly capped off the legislative session by signing two major bipartisan housing bills into law, representing a significant expansion of resources to support statewide housing development. The measures represent a combined $62 million in new housing resources, as well as initiatives to incentivize housing development. “We’ve long known that Kansas has a shortage of
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Kansans struggling to cover high utility bills and energy costs may qualify for free upgrades to make their homes more energy efficient. The assistance, made available through the state’s Weatherization Assistance Program, improves heating and cooling efficiency and saves energy by ensuring homes hold in heat and air conditioning while keeping hot and cold air
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| Household Size | Maximum Income for Weatherization (200% of FPL) |
| 1 | $ 25,760 |
| 2 | $ 34,840 |
| 3 | $ 43,920 |
| 4 | $ 53,000 |
| 5 | $ 62,080 |
| 6 | $ 71,160 |
| 7 | $ 80,240 |
| 8 | $ 89,320 |
