Homebuyer 101 Resources

Housing Resources in Kansas

The State of Kansas and the Federal Government have various programs to assist individuals; developers; cities, counties, non-profits; and lenders to meet their housing needs.

Homebuyer Education Opportunities

Buying a home can be confusing and challenging, especially if it is your first time. There are several steps that homebuyers need to take to purchase a home successfully.

Each season provides new conditions and specific areas to consider when owning a home. The checklist provided is an overall list of areas in your home that should be regularly checked, either monthly, seasonally, or annually.

What Every Homebuyer Should Know About Appraisals

Other Kansas Homebuyer Programs

KHRC Resources

First Time Homebuyer

KHRC helps enable the dream of homeownership through offering first-time buyers assistance with down payment and closing costs.

Home Loan Guarantee for Rural Kansas

The Home Loan Guarantee for Rural Kansas (HLG) helps financial institutions guarantee the gap under a loan used for land and building purchases, renovation, and new construction costs that may be capitalized or financed within rural Kansas counties.

Kansas First-Time Home Buyer Savings Program

Kansas First-Time Home Buyer Savings Accounts help Kansas residents to save money to purchase a first home for themselves or a designated beneficiary. 

Weatherization Assistance

Weatherization improves energy efficiency and lowers utility bills by ensuring your home holds in heat and air conditioning while keeping hot and cold air out.

Other Kansas Homebuyer Programs

USDA Rural Development’s Single Family Housing programs:

Housing Rehabilitation, Weatherization, Emergency, and Furnace Loans

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Through Tenants to Homeowners and a Community Land Trust

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Through Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc.

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Through Wichita Habitat for Humanity, Mennonite Housing, Residential Housing Solutions, Jakub’s Ladder, Power CDC, and Hope Community Development.

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Includes rehabilitation and repair opportunities.

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Through Community Housing of Wyandotte County and Community Land Trust.

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Build homes, hope and community by offering a pathway to home ownership and home repair for partner families.

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Housing Resources in Kansas

The State of Kansas and the Federal Government have various programs to assist indiciduals; developers; cities, counties, non-profits; and lenders to meet their housing needs.

Partner Resources

HUD’s Dispelling Homebuying Myths Educational Webinars

This webinar series reveals the truth about common myths associated with using an FHA-insured loan to purchase a home. In addition to providing a resource to prospective homebuyers, the webinars may be useful for loan originators, real estate professionals, and others interested in learning more about FHA-insured loans and misconceptions in the homebuying process.

American Society of Home Inspectors Resources

Buying a home can be confusing and challenging, especially if it is your first time. There are several steps that homebuyers need to take to purchase a home successfully.

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Each season provides new conditions and specific areas to consider when owning a home. The checklist provided is an overall list of areas in your home that should be regularly checked, either monthly, seasonally, or annually.

Learn More Here

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Income Guidelines

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

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