Kansas Statewide Housing
Needs Assessment 2021
About
In 2021, KHRC and the Office of Rural Prosperity launched the state’s first comprehensive housing needs assessment in nearly 30 years, aiming to address a decades-long shortage of data on existing housing resources and current and projected needs. A lack of quality, affordable housing is widely recognized as one of the state’s biggest barriers to growth and development, particularly in rural and underserved communities. The Office of Rural Prosperity’s Housing Work Group, an interagency team of state leaders, identified a comprehensive assessment as the crucial first step in addressing the state’s housing needs and identifying development priorities.
RDG Planning & Design was selected via a competitive RFP process to assess current housing opportunities, identify goals, and develop strategic initiatives to guide the state’s future housing development efforts.
Final Report and Presentation
Our Housing Needs Assessment tour concluded on Dec. 13 with a statewide virtual presentation highlighting the study’s findings and previewing recommendations. Review the presentation and report sections below.
Due to administrative capacity and cost considerations, hard copies of this report are not available. All content, broken down by section at the links above, may be accessed online and is available as a PDF download.
Timeline Overview
The assessment process is expected to extend throughout 2021, with the final report’s delivery anticipated in December 2021.
Local & Government Studies
Has your community conducted a local housing study, survey, or needs assessment? If so, please share it with us! Your input will help guide our work
Staff Contact
Alissa Ice
AIce@kshousingcorp.org
Director of Housing Development
785-217-2036
storymaps
Our interactive storymaps use multimedia tools to display report findings. Explore regional and statewide storymaps to learn more.
News Coverage
Ten Minutes With… Danielle Johnson, Habitat for Humanity – Wichita Business Journal – Apr. 22, 2022
Governor Laura Kelly Prioritizes Affordable Housing in Budget Amendments – KSRL – Mar. 15, 2022
Gov. amends budget to include funds for new ‘housing trust fund’ – WIBW – Mar. 15, 2022
Governor discusses affordable housing opportunities – Little Apple Post – Feb. 1, 2022
Governor discusses affordable housing opportunities – JC Post – Feb. 1, 2022
Give Back Friday: Ryan Vincent, KS Housing Corp – 90.9 The Bridge – Jan. 21, 2022
Building for the Future – Atchison Globe – Jan. 14, 2022
Insight: Building for the Future – Salina Post – Jan. 12, 2022
Kansas Farm Bureau Insight: Building for the Future – Hays Post – Jan. 12, 2022
Building for the Future – Hiawatha World – Jan. 11, 2022
Building for the Future – JC Post – Jan. 10, 2022
State Releases Results of First Housing Study in 27 Years – NCSHA – Jan. 2, 2022
INSIGHT KANSAS: Housing data sheds light on tough political problem – Hays Post – Jan. 1, 2022
Kansas Housing releases statewide housing needs assessment – KOAM – Dec. 28, 2021
Housing ‘cost burden’ on many locally, study says – The Emporia Gazette – Dec. 22, 2021
House hunting? Here’s why the middle class has it especially hard – The Kansan – Dec. 17, 2021
Derby’s housing concerns similar to others – Derby Informer – Dec. 14, 2021
Derby’s housing concerns similar to others – Clay Center Dispatch – Dec. 14, 2021
More senior housing among options during tour – Scott County Record – Dec. 9, 2021
Governor puts focus on need for affordable housing – Scott County Record – Dec. 9, 2021
House hunting in Kansas? Here’s why the middle class has it especially hard – KAKE – Dec. 9, 2021
State housing survey: State needs to add housing stock at all levels – Hays Post – Dec. 9, 2021
KHRC TO SOON RELEASE RESULTS OF FIRST HOUSING STUDY IN 27 YEARS – KFDI News – Dec. 8, 2021
Statewide housing study outlines need for new housing, rehab, and workers – KSNT News – Dec. 7, 2021
KHRC holding housing needs presentation in Derby – Derby Informer – Dec. 5, 2021
State addresses housing woes – Great Bend Tribune – Dec. 3, 2021
KS housing study findings to be presented at Atchison meeting – MSC News – Nov. 30, 2021
Kansas Housing Study Tour kicks off in Shawnee Co. – WIBW – Nov. 29, 2021
Results of Kan. housing assessment to be discussed in Hays – Hays Post – Nov. 28, 2021
State to release results of first housing study in nearly three decades – KHRC – Nov. 23, 2021
How COVID-19 has impacted mortgage payments in every state – Chicago Tribune – Jul. 14, 2021
State seeks input on Kan. housing needs via survey – Hays Post – Jun. 7, 2021
How every Kansan can help solve the state’s housing crisis – Kansas Reflector – May 25, 2021
Miniature home solution to housing shortage in McPherson – KAKE – May 24, 2021
State officials open survey to better understand housing development needs – WIBW – May 19, 2021
NW Kan. session on housing set for May 27 in Colby – Hays Post – May 12, 2021
State Leaders Seeking Public Input on Future Housing Development Efforts – KFDI – May 9, 2021
Participate In Rural Housing Survey – KSAL – Apr. 27, 2021
Forum will address housing issues – The Iola Register – Apr. 26, 2021
Kan. lieutenant governor recognizes need for housing during Hays visit – Hays Post – Apr. 26, 2021
State Housing Leaders Welcome Public Input – KRSL – Apr. 19, 2021
Housing leaders welcome public input for statewide study – KHRC – Apr. 15, 2021
First statewide housing needs assessment in 27-years for Kansas – Salina Post – Jan. 2, 2021
Kansas launches first statewide housing study in 27 years – Kansas Reflector – Dec. 29, 2020
Kansas embarking on first study of housing needs in decades – KAKE – Dec. 29, 2020
Governor Kelly Announces First Statewide Housing Needs Assessment in 27 Years – KRSL – Dec. 29, 2020
Gov. Kelly Announces Statewide Housing Needs Assessment – KFDI 103.1 – Dec. 29, 2020
Comprehensive Statewide Housing Needs Assessment Announced – Fort Scott Biz – Dec. 28, 2020
