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Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC), the state’s housing finance agency, is pleased to share that Deanne Engstrom will lead the organization’s Housing Development efforts. Engstrom, who brings more than a decade of banking and lending experience to the role, has served as KHRC’s Housing Development Manager since September 2024 and will direct a portfolio of seven programs that create new homes for Kansans.
“Deanne’s banking and management background has equipped her with the skills and experience to lead KHRC’s Housing Development initiatives as we unlock home for Kansans,” said Ryan Vincent, KHRC’s Executive Director. “We look forward to collaborating with financial institutions and encouraging housing investment in local communities under her leadership.”
“I am honored to step into the Director of Housing Development role at KHRC,” Engstrom said. “Housing is about creating opportunities, strengthening communities, and ensuring every Kansan has a place to call home. I’m excited to continue working with our dedicated team to expand access to affordable housing, making a lasting impact across the state.”
As Housing Development Manager, Engstrom oversaw operations and management of KHRC’s Moderate Income Housing (MIH), Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credit (KHITC), and Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) programs, state initiatives that invest in housing for rural Kansas communities. In her new role she will manage these resources as well as the Kansas Affordable Housing Tax Credit and the federally funded Low Income Housing Tax Credit, National Housing Trust Fund, and HOME programs. Previously she served as senior vice president in various lending roles at several local banks. She holds an accounting degree from the University of Missouri – Kansas City and is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking Colorado.
Engstrom replaces Alissa Ice, who has served as KHRC’s Director of Housing Development since 2020. Under Ice’s leadership, KHRC implemented a new statewide Qualified Allocation Plan, which governs how housing resources are awarded across the state, and oversaw the state’s first comprehensive statewide housing needs assessment in nearly 30 years. The study revealed an acute statewide housing shortage, resulting in the establishment of new state resources and programs, tripling KHRC’s rate of housing development, and creating thousands of new homes for Kansans.
Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) is a self-supporting, nonprofit, public corporation committed to helping Kansans access the safe, affordable housing they need and the dignity they deserve. KHRC serves as the state’s housing finance agency, administering essential housing and community programs to serve Kansans.

Little did Irene Barrager know when she interviewed at KHRC in 2016 that she would be meeting with an ex-army drill sergeant. She can’t forget her first impression of Craig Salminen, KHRC’s then-Director of Asset Management.
“He was a very memorable person,” she recalls. “He was intimidating until you got to know him. When I walked out of the interview I thought, ‘there is no way I got this; the guy hates me.’” But Irene passed the test and landed the position of Tenant Relations Specialist at KHRC.

Over time, Irene realized that Salminen, her new supervisor, wasn’t as stern as he looked. She says she finally realized it “by the way Laurie (Fritz) joked around with him. They had a special relationship, and she would always tease him,” she recalls. Unfortunately, Irene didn’t get a chance to know Salminen well personally. He sadly passed away from cancer soon after she began her job.
But he must have recognized that Irene—a former construction safety director, pipefitter, and phone operator at Lansing Correctional Facility with a degree in Public Administration—was more than qualified to serve Kansans tenants in vulnerable situations with the utmost professionalism. In her role with KHRC’s Contract Administration team, Irene has helped countless tenants pursue rent adjustments, and other health and safety concerns, sometimes potentially life-threatening.

As KHRC’s Tenant Relations Specialist, Irene takes calls from tenants with health and safety concerns and reports them to property managers to ensure tenant safety and compliance standards. As she approaches her retirement after nine years of service, Irene is proud of sticking it out in a role that can be challenging at times.

“Sometimes we hear about maintenance concerns that come up for tenants when management is unavailable, such as hot water issues, basic necessities they don’t have,” she says. Irene then follows up with property managers to confirm the issues are resolved in a timely manner. She recalls one potentially life-threatening call distinctly: “Once when I was on the phone with a tenant, she started yelling, and I heard a gunshot going off in the background. I kept telling her to get herself and her kids away from the window and call 911.” Thankfully, the tenant called Irene back later after the police arrived to let her know she and her kids were safe.

Irene gets the most satisfaction from helping senior citizens recalculate their rent adjustments. Because many seniors struggle to afford living expenses on a fixed income, they often worry about getting evicted when they are unable to pay rent amounts that are set too high. “Due to no fault of their own—not because they’re lazy or they don’t want to work—they truly can’t make it on Social Security and are terrified to say anything. But we can get that taken care of,” Irene says reassuringly. Surely the tenants she assists are equally grateful for Irene’s assistance.

Irene has created cherished bonds with her KHRC co-workers and Contract Administration team members who share fond memories of their time together at training events and conferences.

She enjoyed serving on KHRC’s Merriment Committee, which planned events and activities for staff. Her favorite activity was the office Olympics in which her team, the Fiercesome Foursome, competed. Most recently, she embarked on a cruise with a fellow co-worker, Christy Carter. Irene also appreciated the ability to work from home with KHRC’s hybrid environment: “I can sleep in a few minutes longer, and I can focus more because it’s quieter. And I can get more done, except when my puppies are trying to bug me.”



Soon, Irene’s dogs, Lucy and Cammy, will have her full attention when she retires. She also looks forward to traveling, especially back to her homeland of Germany. She hopes to eventually pick up a part-time job, and continue pursuing her love of quilting, a hobby she shares with team member Joyce Marsh. In 2023, the pair attended a mystery quilt lock-in together, where they were given quilting instructions and fabric with no idea how the quilt would look until the end. Of course, Irene nailed it.

Irene’s fellow co-workers wish her safe and happy travels in her retirement. And we thank her from the bottom of our hearts for her nine years of service and friendship. Bon Voyage, Irene! We wish you well on your next journey!



Fifteen Kansas projects will receive a combined total of $8,180,854 in Moderate Income Housing (MIH) funds, $5,394,000 in Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credits (KHITCs), and $700,000 Revolving Loan Funds (RLF) to develop affordable housing for moderate-income families in rural areas of the state. The awards, made possible through the state of Kansas’ Moderate Income Housing (MIH), Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credit (KHITC), and Revolving Loan Funds (RLF) Programs, provide resources to develop housing in rural communities.
Combined with the amount leveraged by each community to support the proposed initiatives, the awards represent a total investment of $55,888,138 and a net gain of 229 affordable, quality housing units.
2024 Round 4 MIH, KHITC, and RLF Award List
This round of awards will assist with the development of 15 projects:
- 24 rental townhomes in Colby
- 8 single family homes in Beloit
- 8 single family homes in Little River
- 34 duplexes and 6 townhomes in Manhattan
- 4 duplexes in Baldwin City
- 7 triplexes in Lansing
- 12 apartments in Marysville
- 23 single family homes in Osawatomie
- 18 multifamily rental units in Caney
- 7 duplexes and 6 triplexes in Chanute
- 3 single family homes in Parsons
- 13 apartments in El Dorado
- 5 duplexes in Garden Plain
- 3 single family homes in Greensburg
- 2 triplexes Kinsley
The MIH, KHITC, and RLF Award Lists can also be found on KHRC’s MIH webpage by scrolling down to the Applicants and Awardees sections for each program and selecting “2024 Round 4 Award List.”
Kansas Housing administers the state’s housing development programs and oversees the competitive application process. More details about the MIH and KHITC programs are available online.
Questions? Email the MIH team at MIH@kshousingcorp.org.

Kansas Housing recently presented its annual year-end awards to employees who have reached milestones in their years of service in 2024.
Congratulations to the awardees, who have graciously served fellow Kansans and co-workers by embodying KHRC’s core values of compassion, collaboration, nimbleness, thoroughness, and transparency in all they do! KHRC offers sincere thanks for your many years of service and leadership!





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Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) helps Kansans access the quality, affordable housing they need and the dignity they deserve. KHRC serves as the state’s housing finance agency (HFA), administering essential housing and community programs to serve Kansans.

Sometimes building momentum requires chipping away at a challenge. Just ask Renaissance artist Michelangelo, who completed his famous David statue over 500 years ago. The marble block he used to chisel the masterpiece had already been discarded by two previous sculptors due to imperfections; but somehow Michelangelo saw through the challenge. He famously said that, “Every block of stone has a statue inside it, and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.” Michelangelo discovered his masterpiece one chip at a time.
Our team and partners at Kansas Housing have similarly been building momentum one chip at a time. As we close out 2024, we reflect on the year’s successes and opportunities.
Just like David’s marble block, Kansas’ housing stock is imperfect. Our housing supply hasn’t kept up with the need, and like Michelangelo’s medium, the challenge seems so daunting, impenetrable, and just plain difficult. But like the Renaissance masters of old, Kansas Housing has worked with our stakeholders and partners to start chipping away at the challenge: first with the 2021 Kansas Statewide Housing Needs Assessment, then historic legislative funding, and now record-breaking investments across the state to fund housing solutions.
In this report, you’ll learn about KHRC’s recent successes, explore housing investments in communities rural and urban, and celebrate as we Unlock Home around the state for those we serve.
But we also remember that long-term challenges require sustained, long-term solutions. The underlying housing problem didn’t develop overnight. Similarly, we must keep the momentum going; we can’t stop now. We’re making real headway chipping away at the challenge. Let’s finish the sculpture together. There’s a masterpiece to discover: Home.
-Ryan Vincent
Executive Director, Kansas Housing Resources Corporation
View the interactive 2024 Annual Report
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Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) helps Kansans access the quality, affordable housing they need and the dignity they deserve. KHRC serves as the state’s housing finance agency (HFA), administering essential housing and community programs to serve Kansans.

On Friday, November 22, KHRC accepted applications for the Moderate Income Housing (MIH), Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credit (KHITC), and Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Programs. KHRC received 74 applications for 44 projects across the state.
A complete list of applications and projects requesting funding has been made available on KHRC’s website.
Questions? Email the MIH team at MIH@kshousingcorp.org.
KHRC in the News
Commerce encourages communities to attend housing resources event- Apr. 17, 2025
City approves resolution in support of $9 million duplex project- Apr. 16, 2025
City approves resolution in support of $9 million duplex project- Apr. 15, 2025
Ribbon cutting held for Cottonwood Lofts- Mar. 28, 2025
New beginning takes a rural path- Mar. 28, 2025
Moving to Kansas statistics (2025 data)- Mar. 27, 2025
How Baby Boomers in Kansas are shaping the real estate market- Mar. 20, 2025
Housing grant will build duplexes in Garden Plain- Mar. 19, 2025
Lawmakers want to cut affordable homes tax credit- Mar. 19, 2025
Kansas lawmakers want to cut tax credit building thousands of affordable homes- Mar. 19, 2025
Lawmakers want to cut affordable homes tax credit- Mar. 18, 2025
Housing grant will build duplexes in Garden Plan- Mar. 17, 2025
Bonner Springs clears way for new downtown apartments- Mar. 11, 2025
Bonner Springs clears way for new downtown apartments- Mar. 11, 2025
WAYMASTER: From the Dome to Home- Mar. 10, 2025
Potential new law looks to strip Kansas of affordable housing tax credits- Mar. 10, 2025
Kansas House passes bill to eliminate affordable housing tax credits- Mar. 10, 2025
Low-income housing project proposal in Pittsburg- Mar. 10, 2025
Potential new law looks to strip Kansas of affordable housing tax credits- Mar. 10, 2025
Park City adds affordable senior housing project to downtown district plans- Mar. 10, 2025
Flintwood, new senior housing development coming to Russell- Mar. 6, 2025
Goddard advances plans for $20 million mixed-use development with housing, restaurants- Mar. 5, 2025
Koester project gets major funding- Mar. 5, 2025
Rural development group lands Beloit grant project- Mar. 3, 2025
Affordable housing project proposed in Pittsburg- Feb. 28, 2025
Help with heating costs available- Feb. 20, 2025
Help with heating costs available- Feb. 20, 2025
Uncertain era emerging for growing refugee resettlement group- Feb.19, 2025
City approves bonds for $32M senior living community- Feb. 19, 2025
City to consider giving lot to MHA for senior housing- Feb. 14, 2025
City to consider giving lot to MHA for senior housing- Feb. 14, 2025
Historic downtown Alma gets major makeover- Feb. 1, 2025
Harvard reports 23.3% of Kansans severely rent burdened- Jan. 9, 2025
City continues plan to boost housing- Dec. 25, 2024
Housing prices in Kansas have exploded. Here are three ideas to make homes affordable- Dec. 17, 2024
Area projects submit applications for Kansas Housing funds- Dec. 5, 2024
New program launched to address housing and workforce issues- Nov. 25, 2024
Commerce announces new housing workforce development grant- Nov. 25, 2024
Rural Kansas faces housing shortage- Nov. 22, 2024
Downtown housing project progressing- Nov. 21, 2024
Legislators discuss need for rural housing- Nov. 21, 2024
Kansas needs thousands of new homes- Nov. 21, 2024
Rural Kansas needs thousands of homes per year to address shortage, lawmakers hear- Nov. 21, 2024
How to solve Kansas’ housing shortage? Lawmakers listen to ideas- Nov. 20, 2024
Hiawatha City Commission holds special meeting- Nov. 20, 2024
City of Hays supports state, grant application for new 136-unit housing complex- Nov. 16, 2024
City Commission approves resolution of support for housing grant- Nov. 15, 2024
Kansas low income energy assistance window opens soon- Nov. 13, 2024
Hays city commissioners to vote on grant for 136-unit housing addition- Nov. 13, 2024
More development projects in Hays involve housing, business, city- Nov. 9, 2024
Lee Lofts looking good- Nov. 8, 2024
Construction begins on MAC, city looking for funding for affordable housing units- Nov. 7, 2024
Pottawatomie County approves housing grant support- Nov. 4, 2024
County approves housing grant support- Nov. 4, 2024
Grant to be sought again for Hiawatha housing project- Oct. 31, 2024
Wichita denied state funding for affordable housing near new homeless shelter- Oct. 28, 2024
Low-income families in Pittsburg could soon benefit from rental aid- Oct. 27, 2024
Mental health takes spotlight at Unmasking Stigma benefit- Oct. 25, 2024
Hillsboro gets grant to add to walking trail- Oct. 16, 2024
Developers hope to replace downtown Lawrence parking lot with affordable apartment- Oct. 12, 2024
9% of new Kansas single-family homes were manufactured homes last year- Oct. 4, 2024
City breaks ground on new subdivision- Oct. 3, 2024
Kansas Energy Efficiency Day: Tips to save energy this winter- Oct. 2, 2024
People want to live in rural Kansas. They just need houses.- Oct. 1, 2024
Concordia breaks ground on first new residential subdivision in 40 years- Sept. 27, 2024
Kansas housing prices are making homelessness worse- Sept. 26, 2024
Kansas housing shortage leaves all in the same boat- Sept. 16, 2024
Ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Ellinwood duplex is today- Sept. 6, 2024
Kansas housing needs come into sharper focus during budget committee meeting- Sept. 5, 2024
Data reveals surprising truths about Kansas housing- Sept. 5, 2024
Hundreds of Kansans tackle the state’s growing need for housing- Sept. 4, 2024
Kansas lawmakers hope to address issue of affordable housing- Sept. 2, 2024
Housing corporation head discusses the state of home in Kansas- Aug. 20, 2024
Millions headed to states to support disability housing- Aug. 19, 2024
Kansas affordable housing asset changes hands- Aug. 16, 2024
Valeo kicks off ticket sales for annual Unmasking Stigma fundraiser- Aug. 14, 2024
Low-income families in Pittsburg could soon benefit from rental aid- Aug. 13, 2024
Housing development moves forward- Aug. 8, 2024
Housing development moves forward- Aug. 8, 2024
New affordable housing complex unveiled in Wamego- Aug. 7, 2024
Board faces decision on old schools- Aug. 6, 2024
Public hearings, pavement and sidewalk repair, Salina City Commission Agenda- July 22, 2024
Housing authority receives $16.5M in tax credit for senior housing project- July 19, 2024
Housing authority receives $16.5M in tax credit for senior housing project- July 19. 2024
Hope Unlimited seeks $1.5M for shelter- July 18, 2024
Harvard Research Examines State and Local Programs Promoting Middle-Income Housing- July 17, 2024
Affordable Housing Still an Issue in Holton- July 10, 2024
Wamego hospital converted to apartments, open house set- July 3, 2024
Kansas Housing awards $3.7 million in KHITCs for rural housing development- July 2, 2024
Manhattan group seeks to build 250 units of affordable housing in south Lawrence- June 28, 2024
Wichita church completes housing project for low-income seniors- June 28, 2024
Benton Institute for Broadband & Society: The Kansas Affordability Plan- June 27, 2024
Pittsburg seeks $360K grant to support homeless community- June 11, 2024
Emergency Solutions Grant aims to aid Pittsburg’s unhoused- May 29, 2024
Energy costs, warming climate spark stricter energy codes for HUD housing- May 28, 2024
Gleason apartment building project OKed- May 24, 2024
Affordable housing units under construction in Colby- May 22, 2024
Bonner Springs considers new incentives for apartment project- May 15, 2024
Annex Group underway on $61M affordable housing community in Wichita, Kansas- May 10, 2024
Construction begins on new affordable housing complex in east Wichita- May 9, 2024
Bond financing approved for downtown Wichita housing project- May 8, 2024
$41 million in federal cash to help Kansas homeless, affordable housing- May 7, 2024
Developer trying to restore historic downtown building for affordable housing- May 7, 2024
City approves incentives to turn historic downtown Wichita building into apartments- May 7, 2024
New project to bring more affordable senior housing to Abilene- May 6, 2024
Denver developer plans $20 million in Wichita low-income housing downtown- May 3, 2024
Understanding your rights as a renter- May 3, 2024
Habitat for Humanity, Kansas Housing partner to make home ownership affordable- Apr. 26, 2024
Kansas Mortgage Calculator- Apr. 22, 2024
Stafford County joins in on building boom- Apr. 16, 2024
City puts resources into affordable housing for disabled residents- Apr. 16, 2024
New project to bring more affordable senior housing to Abilene- Apr. 11, 2024
New housing project to break ground- Apr. 10, 2024
New project to bring more affordable senior housing to Abilene- Apr. 10, 2024
Breaking Ground on Abilene Court- Apr. 10, 2024
Natoma Rental Units Rehabilitation Project Awarded Funding- Apr. 5, 2024
Rental duplexes planned as Marion housing expands- Apr. 4, 2024
Rental duplexes planned as Marion housing expands- Apr. 4, 2024
Better Together: Kansas Workshop Connects Agencies to Rural Communities- Apr. 2, 2024
CRDA sustains housing efforts- Apr. 1, 2024
Chanute Regional Development Authority holds annual diner- Mar. 21, 2024
City receives $650K MIH housing grant- Mar. 6, 2024
Housing grant to benefit residents with mental illness Feb. 22, 2024
Kansas Electric Service Financial Assistance Programs Feb. 20, 2024
Wichita residents invited to discuss affordable housing Feb. 16, 2024
Hutchinson historic building to become apartment building- Feb. 16, 2024
Grant helps pave way for new home in Humboldt- Jan. 24, 2024
McPherson organization receives $30K grant- Jan. 23, 2024
WAYMASTER: From Dome to Home- Jan. 19, 2024
Agreements reached to help fund apartment development- Jan. 15, 2024
Audit identifies concerns about state economic development incentives- Jan. 2, 2024
Hillsboro Moves Forward With Housing Plans- Dec. 27, 2023
Boost in state funding chips away at housing shortage- Dec. 26, 2023
Kansas invests $62M in affordable, quality housing- Dec. 26, 2023
Lawrence Community Shelter announces new director- Dec. 22, 2023
SEK-CAP announces temporary closure of TBRA assistance program- Dec. 22, 2023
Deadline approaches for rent assistance program- Dec. 22, 2023
Hillsboro gives land for housing- Dec. 21, 2023
Kansas Homeowner Assistance Fund ends, helped over 4k homeowners- Dec. 18, 2023
Montezuma celebrates growth, community- Dec. 15, 2023
Mennonite housing group eyes Hillsboro for project- Dec. 13, 2023
Auditors warn about potential cost of housing tax credit- Dec. 13, 2023
SEK-CAP accepting applications for homeless housing program- Dec. 13, 2023
New KCK affordable rate apartments to feature community built around urban agriculture- Dec. 8, 2023
Larned council supports Wichita firm’s housing bid- Dec. 5, 2023
Zarah Lofts developer seeks loan through city- Nov. 25, 2023
These 5 Kansas cities are among the most expensive in the US for winter heating costs- Nov. 24, 2023
Lawrence school board to consider tax breaks for affordable housing project- Nov. 12, 2023
Steps taken toward multi-housing unit, commercial development in Hays- Nov. 10, 2023
City talks armory, apartment developments, storage units- Nov. 6, 2023
Commissioners hear water update, approve Fairview Hotel CID- Nov. 1, 2023
Free weatherization assistance available in Kansas City- Oct. 31, 2023
NCSHA Announces 2024 Board of Directors- Oct. 19, 2023
Overland Park pilot program will help some residents weatherize their homes- Oct. 9, 2023
Huddling for housing solutions- Oct. 6, 2023
More affordable tiny homes coming to McPherson – Sept. 27, 2023
Leadership Landscape- Inspiring Housing Professionals + Free Webinar for All – Sept. 23, 2023
Bonner Springs receives federal grant to bring affordable housing downtown – Sept. 18, 2023
Pittsburg housing opportunities expand with $2 million funding boost – Sept. 14, 2023
Pittsburg housing projects receive funding – Sept. 14, 2023
Animal services, budget related issues on Salina City Commission agenda – Sept. 11, 2023
City Commission hears community updates – Sept. 4, 2023
Governor Kelly Highlights Efforts to Expand Affordable Housing at Kansas Housing Conference – Aug. 23, 2023
Banner Oaks Subdivision Starting To Take Shape – Aug. 23, 2023
Pittsburg City Commission Meeting Recap – Aug. 22, 2023
Planners can’t agree on proposed housing development in Osawatomie – Aug. 20, 2023
Derby receives $2 million grant for moderate income housing – Aug. 16, 2023
Housing tax credits denied again – July 20, 2023
Rising Stars 2023: Inspiration Comes in Many Forms
Zarah loft project accepts $265,650 grant – June 21, 2023
Status of housing project unclear – June 15, 2023
City of Winfield receives grant for moderate income housing – June 15, 2023
Crews to break ground on new senior living development in Topeka – June 13, 2023
GBED to award Zarah with loft grant – June 12, 2023
Local residents take advantage of home-buying assistance – June 9, 2023
Kansans urged to complete Community Development survey soon – June 9, 2023
Commission approves MIH grant application – June 2, 2023
City provides support for moderate income housing grant – May 28, 2023
Hays City Commission to hear new proposed moderate-income housing project – May 18, 2023
CloudCorp names JR & Sons as builder for housing project – May 12, 2023
AGENDA FOR THE FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION ON MAY 16 – May 12, 2023
Ellinwood city council meeting at a glance – May 11, 2023
Pittsburg City Commission Meeting Recap – May 19, 2023
Hutchinson’s BrightHouse sees rise in services as it applies for grant – May 5, 2023
City approves updated compensation package, commits to resolving salary compression – May 5, 2023
City Commission agrees to duplex development contract – May 3, 2023
McPherson Housing Coalition receives grant – May 3, 2023
Emporia City Commission convening Wednesday – May 2, 2023
New housing development planned in Hiawatha – Apr. 26, 2023
Kansas Housing Resources Corporation launches statewide art contest – Apr. 15, 2023
Affordable housing Q&A: Ryan Vincent, Kansas Housing Resources Corp. – Apr. 14, 2023
Grant Oked for Zarah loft project – Apr. 14, 2023
Almost $20M Allocated for Rural Kansas Housing – Apr. 13, 2023
Cottonwood Falls housing development to receive $1 million in state funds – Apr. 10, 2023
FS COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 21 – Apr. 8, 2023
Kansas Housing Resources Corporation Awards Funds to Russell, Great Bend – Apr. 7, 2023
Kansas Housing Resources expands eligibility for first-time home buyers program -Mar. 22, 2023
Kansas Housing Resources Corp. launches statewide art contest – Mar. 21, 2023
KANSAS HOUSING RESOURCES CORPORATION LAUNCHES STATEWIDE ART CONTEST – Mar. 21, 2023
Bankers Partner With KHRC To Strengthen Communities – The Kansas Banker – Mar. 14, 2023
Stafford County Economic Development slows down new housing program – St. John News – Feb. 28 2023
Liberal City Commission Meets Accepts Housing Grant – KSCB Radio News – Feb. 28, 2023
COVID-era program to aid Kansas homeowners to soon close – KCTV – Feb. 21, 2023
COVID-era program to aid Kansas homeowners to soon close – WIBW – Feb. 21, 2023
KANSAS HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE FUND IN HOLD PHASE – Fort Scott Biz – Feb. 21, 2023
Kansas Homeowner Assistance Fund in hold phase, closing soon – KSNW – Feb. 21, 2023
FS COMMISSION MINUTES OF FEB. 7 – Fort Scott Boz – Feb. 18, 2023
Work to bring life back into former Victoria rest home continues – Hays Post – Feb. 17, 2023
Pittsburg City Commission Meeting Recap – Feb. 14 – City of Pittsburg – Feb. 16, 2023
Kansas first-time homebuyer assistance programs – Yahoo News – Feb. 9, 2023
City backs Zarah Hotel grant – Great Bend Tribune – Feb. 7, 2023
The Kansas Homeowner Assistance Fund Program (2/1/23) – KOAM – Feb. 2, 2023
Kansas Encourages Rural Housing With Massive Influx of Funds – Flatland KC – Feb. 2, 2023
Kansans urged to apply for additional assistance as KERA closes – WIBW – Feb. 1, 2023
After awarding $290 million, Kansas assistance program ends – KOAM – Feb. 1, 2023
KANSAS EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CLOSED – KRSL – Feb. 1, 2023
Le Roy tackles housing crunch – The Iola Register – Jan. 31, 2023
Kansas Homeowner Assistance Fund to close soon – Fox 4 KC – Jan. 31, 2023
Kansas Homeowner Assistance Fund to close soon – MSN – Jan. 30, 2023
HOMEOWNERS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE: HELP IS AVAILABLE – Fort Scott Biz – Jan. 30, 2023
Kansas Homeowner Assistance Fund to close soon – KSNT – Jan. 30, 2023
Program meant to help Kansas homeowners during pandemic to close soon – WIBW – Jan. 30, 2023
KANSAS HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE FUND CLOSING SOON – KRSL – Jan. 30, 2023
Pittsburg City Commission Meeting Recap – Jan. 24 – City of Pittsburg – Jan. 25, 2023
RAHJES REPORT: January 23, 2023 – Hays Post – Jan. 24, 2023
Housing Development Funds Available to Local Governments – Kansas Office of Recovery – Jan. 13, 2023
City weighs merits of development costs – The Iola Register – Jan. 10, 2023
New program hopes to grow homeownership in rural Kansas – KSN – Jan. 3, 2023
New program hopes to grow homeownership in rural Kansas – MSN – Jan. 3, 2023
$2 million available to help construction of new homes in rural Kansas – WIBW – Jan. 3, 2023
Building maintenance fund will remain in budget – Kiowa County Signal – Dec. 28, 2022
TWO CONCORDIA CITY COMMISSIONERS SWORN IN – Concordia Blade-Empire – Dec. 23, 2022
Headlines for Tuesday, December 20, 2022 – Kansas Public Radio – Dec. 20, 2022
CITY OF CONCORDIA AWARDED MIH FUNDS – Concordia Blade-Empire – Dec. 19, 2022
Homeowners in need of assistance encouraged to apply now – Fort Scott Biz – Dec. 19, 2022
About 75% of Kansas Homeowner Assistance funds dispersed, only 25% remain – WIBW – Dec. 19, 2022
Only 25% of Kansas Homeowner Assistance Funds remain – Emporia Gazette – Dec. 19, 2022
Pittsburg City Commission Meeting Recap – Nov. 22 – City of Pittsburg – Nov. 23, 2022
Homeowner assistance fund helps support over 2,300 Kansans – Derby Informer – Nov. 5, 2022
Winfield Breaks Ground On New Housing Development At 19th And Bliss – NewsCow – Nov. 3, 2022
Historic Year for Housing – Affordable Housing News – Oct. 19, 2022
GOVERNOR LAURA KELLY ANNOUNCES RECORD INTEREST IN RURAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT – KRSL – Oct. 17, 2022
Kansas Governor: Gov. Laura Kelly (Democrat) – The Emporia Gazette – Oct. 15, 2022
Kansas emergency rental assistance program coming to a close – KMUW – Oct. 12, 2022
EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE IS WINDING DOWN – Fort Scott Biz – Oct. 12, 2022
Kansas emergency rental program enters hold phase as funds dwindle – WIBW – Oct. 12, 2022
KERA to close soon with $250 million used to help pay Kansans’ rent – WIBW – Oct. 9, 2022
COVID Rental Assistance Program Ends in Wichita – 101.3 KFDI – Oct. 8, 2022
City of Wichita ends emergency rental assistance program – MSN – Oct. 7, 2022
City of Wichita ends emergency rental assistance program – KWCH – Oct. 7, 2022
Kansas honors Energy Efficiency Day as cold weather approaches – WIBW – Oct. 5, 2022
Estimates show utility costs likely to significantly jump this winter – 12 News – Sept. 27, 2022
Salina hoping to build 150 duplex townhouses, using grant – Salina Journal – Sept. 27, 2022
Public hearings, housing among topics on City of Salina agenda – Salina Post – Sept. 26, 2022
The Johnson County Government Magazine – Fall 2022 Edition – JoCo Magazine – Sept. 21, 2022
Liberal City Commission Approves 2023 Budget – KSCB Radio News – Sept. 13, 2022
ESTABLISHMENT OF RHID PROPOSED TO HELP MEET HOUSING NEEDS – Concordia Blade-Empire – Sept. 7, 2022
Kansas Governor: Affordable Housing a Top Priority – Kansas Public Radio – Sept. 1, 2022
Gov. pushes for affordable housing needs at annual conference – WIBW – Aug. 30, 2022
Treasurer to discuss barriers to quality housing at Kansas Housing Conference – WIBW – Aug. 29, 2022
New senior housing development in Topeka awarded tax credits, funding – WIBW – Aug. 18, 2022
Housing project’s tax credits rescinded – Hillsboro Star-Journal – Aug. 11, 2022
Downtown stage, special assessments on City of Salina agenda – Salina Post – Aug. 8, 2022
28 houses planned at ballpark – Hillsboro Star-Journal – Aug. 3, 2022
Help Rewriting QAPs Provides Opportunity for Clarity, Simplification – Novogradac – Aug. 3, 2022
Take two for Zarah Mall housing grants – Yahoo News – Aug. 2, 2022
Take two for Zarah Mall housing grants – Great Bend Tribune – Aug. 2, 2022
In Focus 7/29/22: Kansas Housing Resources Corporation – KMAN 1350 AM – July 29, 2022
Down payment assistance programs in every state for 2022 – The Mortgage Reports – July 28, 2022
Commission hopefuls answer questions – Great Bend Tribune – July 22, 2022
Notice of Funding Opportunity for Affordable Housing Trust Fun – City of Lawrence – July 22, 2022
Questions arise for low-income housing project in Great Bend – Hays Post – July 20, 2022
Talks continue on proposed HOI development – Great Bend Tribune – July 18, 2022
Kansas evictions report shows ignorance of legal system – Derby Informer – July 13, 2022
Kelly seess continued economic success, growth on horizon – The Emporia Gazette – July 2, 2022
Pittsburg City Commission Meeting Recap – June 28 – City of Pittsburg – June 28, 2022
The Kansas Mortgage Relief Program Is Helping Homeowners – EIN News – June 23, 2022
PTAC Energy Saver For Residential HVAC Energy Savings In Kansas – GREENandSAVE.com – June 17, 2022
Ellinwood impresses County Commission – Great Bend Tribune – June 8, 2022
Kelly ‘very confident’ Kansas will land $4B megaproject – Wichita Business Journal – June 7, 2022
Housing Development Partners are sought for Grant Opportunity – Atchison Globe – June 6, 2022
Lincoln’s “free house” to be SAVED! – Live Lincoln County Kansas – June 6, 2022
Proven need for workforce housing; renovated school fills immediately – Hays Post – June 5, 2022
Rural housing in Kansas sees improvements – Salina Post – May 28, 2022
Manhattan Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on 31st home – KMAN 1350 AM – May 27, 2022
State designates $62 million for affordable housing development – KRSL – May 13, 2022
Kansas passes major housing bills during legislative session – WIBW – May 13, 2022
Office of Recovery Newsletter – Office of Recovery – May 6, 2022
Everything You Need to Know about State LIHTCs in 2022 – Novogradac – May 4, 2022
Kansas Housing Launches Mortgage Relief Program – Office of Recovery – Apr. 22, 2022
Ten Minutes With… Danielle Johnson, Habitat for Humanity – Wichita Business Journal – Apr. 22, 2022
Color of Awakening – The Emporia Gazette – Apr. 2, 2022
INSIGHT: Hometown advocacy – Salina Post – Mar. 30, 2022
Color of Awakening – JC Post – Mar. 28, 2022
Help with Utility, Rent Deposits Now Available for Eligible Renters – WIBW – Mar. 26, 2022
Pay scheduled change, bonds among items on city agenda – The Salina Post – Mar. 20, 2022
Governor Laura Kelly Prioritizes Affordable Housing in Budget Amendments – KRSL – Mar. 15, 2022
BOWERS: 2022 Senate Scene Week Nine – Hays Post – Mar. 14, 2022
Pittsburg City Commission Meeting Recap – Feb. 22 – City of Pittsburg – Feb. 22, 2022
2022 Kansas first-time homebuyer assistance programs – MSN – Feb. 18, 2022
Ryan Vincent, Kansas Housing Corp. – Hays Post – Feb. 8, 2022
Weather program available for low-income residents – Leavenworth Times – Feb. 5, 2022
New apartments in Alma fill a need – Iola Register – Feb. 2, 2022
Valeo touts Mobile Access Partnership’s role in changing lives – WIBW – Feb. 1, 2022
Governor discusses affordable housing opportunities – Little Apple Post – Feb. 1, 2022
Governor discusses affordable housing opportunities – JC Post – Feb. 1, 2022
Do you qualify for free weatherization services? – Fox 4 KC – Jan. 28, 2022
Do you qualify for free weatherization services? – KSN – Jan. 27, 2022
Free housing upgrades available to Kansans who qualify – KSNT – Jan. 27, 2022
Homeowners warned to be prepared to shell out more for natural gas – KWCH – Jan. 27, 2022
Kansas has billions of dollars in surplus. – The Garden City Telegram – Jan. 18, 2022
How Kelly wants to spend state’s billions of surplus – The Newton Kansan – Jan. 15, 2022
Housing solutions become reality in Stafford County – St. John News – Jan. 12, 2022
CHAD Awarded 2022 Moderate Income Housing Grant – Dodge City Daily Globe – Jan. 11, 2022
CHAD Awarded 2022 Moderate Income Housing Grant – SWKSRadio – Jan. 10, 2022
Compliance News Briefs – January 2022 – Novogradac – Jan. 5, 2022
LeRoy to see new triplex living space through state grant – KVOE – Dec. 21, 2021
Ordinance establishes new Frontier Apartments RHID in historic building – Hays Post – Dec. 11, 2021
Local non-profits preparing to keep people warm this winter – KSNT – Nov. 3, 2021
Kansas agencies offer tips for energy savings on Energy Efficiency Day – WIBW – Oct. 7, 2021
Save energy: Kansas observes Energy Efficiency Day – Great Bend Tribune – Oct. 7, 2021
Derby’s housing needs continue to grow – Derby Informer – Sept. 29, 2021
Zarah Mall in Great Bend looking to build second-floor apartments – Great Bend Post – Sept. 21, 2021
Council OKs grant to help Zarah housing – Great Bend Tribune – Sept. 20, 2021
Grant could help bring housing to Zarah – Great Bend Tribune – Sept. 18, 2021
City approves 2022 budget- The Emporia Gazette – Sept. 15, 2021
Emporia City Commission to consider finalizing 2022 budget Wednesday evening – KVOE – Sept. 14, 2021
Lofts at 832 project in the works – Atchison Globe – Aug. 19, 2021
Hays Parish Hall passes first hurdle in apartment renovation project – Hays Post – Aug. 18, 2021
The Annex Group to Build 248-Unit Community in Kansas – Affordable Housing Finance – Aug. 17, 2021
Budget, SFD audit, citizen petition, annexation on city agenda – Salina Post – Aug. 15, 2021
The Rundown – Senior housing development moves forward – 4state.news – Aug. 12, 2021
Pittsburg City Commission meeting recap – Aug. 10, 2021 – City of Pittsburg – Aug. 10, 2021
Developer seeks to turn Hays parish center into apartments – Hays Post – July 19, 2021
Pittsburg City Commission meeting recap – June 22, 2021 – City of Pittsburg – June 24, 2021
Epworth Towers in Hays completes $6.9M renovation – Hays Post – June 18, 2021
Meet MAP — Mobile Access Partnership — in Topeka – The Topeka Capital-Journal – May 28, 2021
First-time homebuyers in Kansas could soon get help saving money – KSNT – May 18, 2021
Homeowner Assistance Fund Part of American Rescue Plan – Update – EIN Presswire – May 13, 2021
Pittsburg City Commission meeting recap – City of Pittsburg – May 11, 2021
Today’s Mortgage Rates in Kansas – MoneyWise – May 4, 2020
HOI, officials break ground on Quail Cove development – Great Bend Tribune – Apr. 29, 2021
Salina awarded $3.1 million housing assistance funds – Salina Journal – Apr. 21, 2021
2021 Kansas first-time homebuyer assistance programs – BankRate – Apr. 5, 2021
About $600 Million in Rental Assistance Coming in Kansas, Missouri – Flatland – Mar. 16, 2021
City Commission approves several road work projects – The Emporia Gazette – Mar. 5, 2021
Community Impact: Eviction Prevention – Kansas Office of Recovery – Feb. 19, 2021
City housing program moving forward – McPherson Sentinel – Feb. 18, 2021
Kansas bolsters COVID-19 rental-assistance program – KSHB 41-Kansas City – Feb. 16, 2021
Pandemic assistance: Governor announces $200M for renters – Salina Post – Feb. 16, 2021
$200 Million In Statewide Rental Assistance Becomes Available – KSCB News – Feb. 16, 2021
New emergency rental assistance program coming in March – KAKE-TV – Feb. 11, 2021
Wichita prepares to launch rental assistance program – KWCH 12 – Feb. 4, 2021
Renters struggle to pay rent during pandemic; help available – Hays Post – Feb. 2, 2021
Office of Rural Prosperity 2020 Annual Report – Jan. 28, 2021
City of McPherson seeking housing applicants – The Kansan – Jan. 12, 2021
Helpful resources for Kansas Consumers – KAKE – Jan. 7, 2021
Time running out to apply for rental assistance in Kansas – KSNT – Dec. 11, 2020
Kansas rent help deadline is less than a week away – WIBW – Dec. 11, 2020
Deadline approaching for statewide rental assistance program – KAKE-Wichita – Dec. 7, 2020
Kansas Government News – Kansas Government Journal – Dec. 2020
Rental assistance still available – The Hutchinson News – Nov. 5, 2020
Funds still available for KEPP – 13-WIBW – Nov. 3, 2020
Rental crisis still looms – The Hutchinson News – Nov. 1, 2020
Need help catching up on rent? This program can help! – 13-WIBW – Oct. 30, 2020
Letter to the editor: Moratoriums may cause crisis – The Topeka Capital-Journal – Oct. 29, 2020
Coffee Chat – AARP KS – Oct. 28, 2020
Landlords, tenants eligible for rent payment assistance – Liberal Leader & Times -Oct. 22, 2020
State To Aid In Rent Payments – WIBW News – Oct. 22, 2020
KHRC creates new eviction prevention program – WIBW-13 – Oct. 21, 2020
Program designed to reduce evictions will pay rent back to April 2020 – KSNT.com -Oct. 21, 2020
State of Kansas announces $35 million in rental assistance – KWCH 12 – Oct. 21, 2020
STATE RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO BE OFFERED IN WICHITA – 101.3 FM KFDI – Oct. 20, 2020
19 New COVID Cases, 1 New Death – KSAL.com – Oct. 16, 2020
LANDLORDS AND TENANTS APPLY FOR UP TO $5,000 PER HOUSEHOLD – Fort Scott Biz – Oct. 16, 2020
19 New COVID Cases, 1 New Death – KSAL.com – Oct. 16, 2020
Grant could spur more housing – Marion County Record – Sept. 24, 2020
Housing finally at Highlands? Maybe! – Abilene Reflector-Chronicle – Sept. 18, 2020
SafeHope seeking expansion – The Kansan – Sept. 18, 2020
White House moves to halt evictions through December – KAKE News – Sept. 3, 2020
Grant funding, Fanestil bonds among agenda items for Emporia City Commission – KVOE – Sept. 2, 2020
City Commission approves CDGB-CV funding for economic and food – KVOE – Sept. 2, 2020
Unlocking home: Addressing housing needs across Kansas – Kansas Government Journal – Apr. 2020
State grant funds new homes in Greensburg – Kiowa County Signal – Jan. 22, 2020
It’s Your Business – Topeka Capital-Journal – Jan. 19, 2020
Senior housing growing – Ark Valley – The News – Dec. 19, 2019
Groundbreaking for affordable housing in Valley Center – KAKE News – Dec. 17, 2019
Moderate Income Housing Program – Kansas Government Journal – August/September 2019
A New Era – Affordable Housing News – Summer 2019
Rare downtown housing for Kansas City, KS – KSNT – June 10, 2019
The Boulevard Lofts 30 years in the waiting – KCUR 89.3 – June 8, 2019
Weatherization assistance available to low income households – The Hutchinson News – Oct. 22, 2018
Leavenworth housing agency honored – The Leaven – Oct. 12, 2018
Delaware Place apartments dedicated – The Vindicator, Valley Falls – July 19, 2018
Right at home – Salina Journal – June 26, 2018
Developers get green light for Lee lofts – Salina Journal – May 16, 2018