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If you are a Kansas resident who is struggling and seeking tools to bring stability and prosperity to your home and community, you may be eligible to receive assistance from a funded agency. Click on a county below to find services or reach out to United Way 211, HUD’s Find Shelter Tool, HUD’s Resource Locator, or KHRC’s Affordable Housing List.

The map is divided into sections by Community Action Agencies and the services they provide. Additional providers of emergency shelters, domestic violence shelters, Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA), and Weatherization Assistance are also listed by county.


Please note that while KHRC administers the funding for Community Solutions services, KHRC  is not a direct provider of grants or services to individuals.

Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)

CSBG provides critical funding to eight Community Action Agencies (CAAs) to operate programs that reduce poverty, revitalize low-income communities and empower low-income families and individuals to become fully self-sufficient.

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CSBG serves low-income Kansans through a collaborative partnership with eight local eligible entities, funded through KHRC. Please contact your local community services agency to determine your eligibility. CSBG income eligibility levels are currently set at 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, as defined here.

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Federally funded through Health and Human Services, Office of Community Services.

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Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding helps engage homeless individuals and families living on the street, improves the number and quality of emergency shelters, provides essential services to shelter residents, and provides rapid rehousing, preventing Kansans from becoming homeless.

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ESG is designed to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness through a network of service providers across Kansas. Service providers apply through a sponsoring unit of general purpose local government and/ or private nonprofit organization.
Homeless individuals or families include:

  • Those who lack a fixed, regular, adequate nighttime residence
  • Those who will lose their primary nighttime residence within 14 days
  • Unaccompanied youth under 25 years of age, or families with children and youth who have not had permanent housing in the past 60 days
  • Those fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence

ESG is federally funded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Additional local funding is provided as matching funds by the cities, counties and non – profit agencies.

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Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)

Tenant Based Rental Assistance is a program designed to help income-eligible households with rent, security deposits, and/or utility deposits.

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Income-eligible households looking for rental assistance.  Applications are accepted through our funded agencies listed in the map above.

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Federal HOME funds

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Weatherization Assistance Program

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. Eligible households receive a comprehensive home energy audit to identify inefficiencies and health and safety concerns. 

All services and upgrades are provided free of charge by our certified energy auditors and network of professional crews and contractors.

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Income-eligible homeowners and renters in Kansas can receive weatherization assistance. Households that receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or utility assistance from the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) are automatically income-eligible.

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Weatherization Assistance is funded through the Department of Energy, Health and Human Services, KHRC, and local utility partners.

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First Time Homebuyer Program (FTHB)

FTHB helps enable the dream of homeownership through offering first-time buyers assistance with down payment and closing costs. KHRC collaborates with a network of participating lenders across the state, allowing homebuyers to apply for a 0% interest loan in the amount of 15 or 20% of the home’s purchase price. If the homebuyer remains in the home for 10 years, the loan is forgiven! 

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Kansans across the state who have a median income at or below 80% of their area, except for those purchasing in Johnson County, and the city limits of Kansas City, Lawrence, Topeka, and Wichita.  These areas administer their own federal funds, which may or may not be used for homebuyer assistance.

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Federally funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)

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Home Loan Guarantee for Rural Kansas (HLG)

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. HLG will guarantee the amount of the loan that exceeds 80% of the appraised value of the home, up to 125% of the appraised value of the home subject to the loan. Each amount of guarantee shall not exceed $100,000.

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The Home Loan Guarantee for Rural Kansas serves financial institutions that serve existing and prospective homeowners in rural Kansas counties. Eligible financial institutions include banks, trust companies, savings banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations, or any other lending institution. 

Map of Eligible Counties

$2 Million in Non-Recourse Guaranty through the Kansas Rural Home Loan Guarantee Act.  The amount of each guarantee shall not exceed $100,000.

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Manufactured Housing

Kansas Housing establishes installation standards of manufactured housing. The team oversees manufactured home installer licenses including examination, certification, and revocation. KHRC can also assist in resolving disputes between the owners and installers of manufactured homes.

Kansans who purchase a manufactured home are protected by ensuring the installer is licensed and uses the standards developed by KHRC.

Self-funded through license fees.

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Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)

CSBG Guidelines
Kansas CSBG Manual of Policies and Procedures
2024 KanDo ROMA Plan
Organizational Standards Guidance
Kansas CSBG Service Areas
Kansas CSBG Program Areas Served

Marilyn Stanley, CSBG Program Manager
CSBG@kshousingcorp.org
785-217-2044

Monice Crawford, CSBG Program Specialist
mcrawford@kshousingcorp.org
785-268-8130

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)

ESG Service Providers
HUD Exchange ESG Information
ESG Federal Regulations

Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)

TBRA Service Providers
2024 Fair Market Rents
HOME Program Income Limits

Weatherization Assitance Program

2024 Subrecipient Procedure Manual
Weatherization Eligibility Guidelines

To apply for weatherization assistance, contact your county's provider in the map at the top of this page, or Apply Here and your county's weatherization provider will follow up with you.

2024 Weatherization State Plan

2022 WAPBIL Weatherization State Plan

2024 Health & Safety Plan

Training & Technical Assistance Plan

KS SWS Field Guide 2021.3

Francesca Tafanelli
Weatherization Program Monitor 
Ph: (785) 268-8117

First Time Homebuyer Program (FTHB)

Start Your Homebuying Journey Here
Find a Participating Lender
Homebuyer 101 Resources

Are you unsure about how to begin the homebuying process, or whether you are eligible for First Time Homebuyer down payment and closing cost assistance?

Provide our staff with some basic information and we will follow up with personalized guidance on your path to homeownership.

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Ready to purchase your first home?

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Need help with building your credit?  

Find a HUD Housing Counseling Agency serving your area

Program Summary 

Application and Funding Process Steps

2024 HOME Maximum Purchase Limits

2024 Program Income Limits

Training and Operations Manual

Loan Payoff Request Form

HUD Counseling and Education Information

Consumer Credit Counseling (CCCS) First Time Homebuyer Housing Counseling and Education Instructions

Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc. (HCCI) Counseling and Education Instructions

Lender Training Slides

Lender Training Video

Inspection and Overview Training for Real Estate Agents Overview Slides

Inspection and Overview Training for Real Estate Agents Video

Kansas Legislature Lookup -- To Find Senate and House Representatives

Lead Paint Visualization

Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Rate

Lender Origination Agreement

Lender Service Area Form

Form-W-9 and KHRC Vendor Form

Inspection Request and Package Cover Form

Application Form

Inspection Disclaimer Form

Inspectable Items

Sellers Inspection Guidelines Form

FHA Commitment Letter

Certification of Zero Income for Adult

Certification of Zero Income for Children

Certification of Non-Filing Status Affidavit

HUD Housing Counseling and Education Instructions

Affidavit of Home Buyer - Ten Year Period

Second Mortgage Forgiveness Notice 5 Years if under $15,000

Second Mortgage Forgiveness Notice 10 Years if over $15,000

Lead Based Paint Certification

Affidavit of Home Seller

Authorization for Drawdown of Funds

Second Mortgage Promissory Note

Second Mortgage

Marilyn Stanley, Single Family Program Manager
FTHB@kshousingcorp.org
785-217-2044

Home Loan Guarantee for Rural Kansas (HLG)

Overview of the Home Loan Guarantee for Rural Kansas Program

Eligible Counties Map

Kansas Counties by Population

Home Loan Guarantee for Rural Kansas Listening Session for Public Comment

HB 2237 Enrolled into Law Effective July 1, 2022

Example - $200,000 Appraisal

HLG provides from 80% of the appraised value up to the loan amount or 125% of the appraised value, whichever is less, subject to an overall limit of $100,000.

  1. If the loan amount is $225,000, the guaranty is $65,000 (80% of the appraisal up to the loan amount because the loan amount is less than 125% of the appraisal)
  2. If the loan amount is $250,000, the guaranty is $90,000 (80% of the appraised value up to the loan amount because the loan amount is equal to 125% of the appraisal)

HLG Request for Reservation of Loan Guarantee Funds for Financial Institutions

Homebuyer Release of Information Form

HLG Loan Guaranty Agreement - DRAFT 11-16-22

Marilyn Stanley, Single Family Program Manager
FTHB@kshousingcorp.org
785-217-2044

Manufactured Housing

Installer candidates must complete an installation training course and examination certified by KHRC. Both Installer and Apprentice Installer candidates should submit their application and fee ($300 for installers, $75 for apprentice) by mail to:

Kansas Housing Resources Corporation
Attn: Manufactured Housing Program
611 S. Kansas Ave Suite 300
Topeka, KS 66603

Kansans requesting dispute resolution:

If a problem arises with a manufactured home, the first contact should be the retailer. Most problems can be eliminated quickly. If the retailer cannot help, the second contact should be the manufacturer. Manufacturers, for the most part, are quick to respond to problems.

It is important to put a report of a defect in writing so that there will be proof of date of delivery. Also, make a copy to keep with your records. After reporting an alleged defect, the reporting party or homeowner is encouraged to allow time for a satisfactory resolution of the reported defect before initiating the Manufactured Home Dispute Resolution Program.

If a satisfactory resolution of the reported defect is not obtained, the purchaser must complete the Dispute Resolution form inside the Dispute Resolution Packet. A check or money order for $100.00 made payable to “KHRC” is required. The Dispute Resolution form and the check must be mailed to:

Kansas Housing Resources Corporation
Manufactured Home Dispute Resolution Programs
611 South Kansas Avenue, Suite 300
Topeka, Kansas 66603-3803

Kansas Manufactured Housing Program Manual

Manufacturers Installation Standards

Application for Manufactured Housing Installer License

Approved Trainers for Manufactured Housing Installers

List of Licensed Installers

Dispute Resolution Packet

Clayton Camblin, Weatherization Field Specialist
785-217-2040

Community Solutions News

October 3, 2024

Governor Kelly proclaims October Energy Action Month, designates October 30 Weatherization Day

Weatherization
Governor Laura Kelly joined Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) staff and and community partners in proclaiming October Energy Action...
August 13, 2024

Kansas Housing awards more than $155,000 in vital services for low-income families and communities

CSBG
TOPEKA – Nine nonprofit community organizations across the state received a combined $155,000 to help low-income Kansans achieve stability...
August 8, 2024

Kansas Housing conditionally awards $19,166,250.50 in HOME-ARP funds, announces plans to amend the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan

Housing Development
As part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, HUD obligated HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds to KHRC...
July 10, 2024

Flourishing Into Homeownership

FTHB
This spring, William and Sarah Flores purchased their first home in Sublette, Kansas, a rural town of about 3,500...
June 24, 2024

Kansas Housing and Habitat for Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills Partner to Expand Affordable Housing Solutions in the Flint Hills

FTHB
MANHATTAN, KS–In honor of National Homeownership month in June, Habitat for Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills and Kansas...
February 6, 2024

Biden-Harris Administration Awards $3.16 Billion in Homelessness Assistance to Communities Nationwide, including $9.5 Million to Kansas

ESG
Grant awards to over 7,000 projects nationwide represent the largest amount of annual federal funding provided through the U.S....
January 22, 2024

Kansas Housing awards more than $122,000 in vital services for low-income families and communities

CSBG
TOPEKA – Six nonprofit community organizations across the state received a combined $122,761.55 to help low-income Kansans achieve stability...
October 5, 2023

Governor Kelly proclaims October Energy Action Month in Kansas

Weatherization
Kansas Housing launches statewide application for free weatherization services Governor Laura Kelly joined Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) staff and and...
August 31, 2023

Kansas Housing awards more than $154,900 in vital services for low-income families and communities

CSBG
Seven nonprofit community organizations across the state received a combined $154,920 to help low-income Kansans achieve stability and access economic opportunities....
July 24, 2023

Retirement Tribute | Cynthia Howerton

FTHB
Cynthia Howerton joined the Kansas Department of Housing in 1997 when it was still under the purview of the...
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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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