Kansas Statewide Housing
Needs Assessment 2021

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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

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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.

Southwest Kansas

Sedgwick Co. 

Southeast Kansas 

North Central Kansas

Northeast Kansas 

Shawnee / Douglas Co. 

Northwest Kansas 

KC Metro

South Central Kansas

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

Statewide Survey yields interesting facts about growth of cities in Kansas – Atchison Globe – Feb. 2, 2022

Governor discusses affordable housing opportunities – Little Apple Post – Feb. 1, 2022

Governor discusses affordable housing opportunities – JC Post – Feb. 1, 2022

Governor Laura Kelly Discusses Affordable Housing Opportunities in Alma – Office of the Governor – Jan. 31, 2022

Kelly talks proposal to boost funds for moderate income housing in Alma visit – KMAN 1350 AM – Jan. 31, 2022

Kansas needs ‘increased investment’ in all housing categories, realtor groups says – Atchison Globe – Jan. 27, 2022

Give Back Friday: Ryan Vincent, KS Housing Corp – 90.9 The Bridge – Jan. 21, 2022

City leaders discuss statewide housing needs, governor’s budget proposal… – Lawrence Journal-World – Jan. 18, 2022

Lawrence City Commission to review statewide report on housing needs – Lawrence Journal-World, Jan. 17, 2022

Building for the Future – Atchison Globe – Jan. 14, 2022

Insight: Building for the Future – Salina Post – Jan. 12, 2022

State Releases Results from First Statewide Housing Study in 27 Years – KAC County Comment – Jan. 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

Data on Kansas Housing Challenges Shed Light on a Tough Political Problem – The Emporia Gazette – Jan. 4, 2022

State Releases Results of First Housing Study in 27 Years – NCSHA – Jan. 2, 2022

Housing in Kansas is a local issue, but Topeka lawmakers can innovate policy and local partnerships – Topeka Capital-Journal – 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

Year in Review: Kelly Administration Delivers Results for Kansas Families – Office of the Governor – Dec. 20, 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

Kansas’ first comprehensive housing study in 3 decades reveals there are lots of problems to fix – KAKE – Dec. 9, 2021

State housing survey: State needs to add housing stock at all levels – Hays Post – Dec. 9, 2021

Statewide housing shortages continue to lock middle class Kansans out of home ownership … – High Plains Public Radio – 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

Johnson County’s housing needs – 4 takeaways from a new statewide survey – Shawnee Mission Post – Dec. 2, 2021

KS housing study findings to be presented at Atchison meeting – MSC News – Nov. 30, 2021

KS housing survey: despite population growth JoCo, WyCo not meeting community needs – Kansas City Star – Nov. 30, 2021

Kansas has many older houses and too few workers in skilled trades, statewide survey says – Topeka Capital-Journal – Nov. 30, 2021

Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas Housing Tour, Release of First Comprehensive Housing Study in Nearly 30 Years – Office of the Governor – Nov. 29, 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

Gov. Laura Kelly revels in Kansas’ heritage and future at State Fair, gives 220 lbs pumpkin an award – Dodge City Daily Globe – Sept. 16, 2021

K-State’s $100K net-zero prototype house is finished. Here’s what it looks like inside. – The Wichita Eagle – Aug. 17, 2021

How COVID-19 has impacted mortgage payments in every state – Chicago Tribune – Jul. 14, 2021

Rural Kansas is falling far short of supplying needed housing. The shortfall is stifling hopes of growth. – The Topeka Capital-Journal – Jun. 19, 2021

In-depth study looks for solutions to decades-long housing crisis in Kansas – KWCH 12 – Jun. 12, 2021

State seeks input on Kan. housing needs via survey – Hays Post – Jun. 7, 2021

This housing study could shape Kansas policy for years to come. Only 2,000 residents have responded. Have you? – CJOnline – Jun. 6, 2021

The ORP and KHRC are Seeking Responses for the Statewide Housing Needs Assessment – KANSAN To KANSAN Newsletter – May 28, 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

Kansas housing crisis squashing opportunity for lower-income homebuyers – Kansas Reflector – Apr. 30, 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

Lt. Gov. Toland: Western Kansas needs workers ‘and we need them now’ – The Hays Daily News – Apr. 22, 2021

State Housing Leaders Welcome Public Input – KRSL – Apr. 19, 2021

Housing leaders welcome public input for statewide study – KHRC – Apr. 15, 2021

Quality, affordable housing in high demand as communities undergo statewide housing assessment – KSN News – Jan. 20, 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

Governor Kelly Announces First Statewide Housing Needs Assessment in 27 Years – Office of the Governor – Dec. 28, 2020

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