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Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) this week announced the launch of the Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance (KERA) program to provide rent, utility, and internet assistance to individuals and families financially impacted by COVID-19.
“Keeping Kansans in their homes and businesses – and ensuring they have access to the high-speed internet needed for telehealth, telework, and virtual school – has been a top priority for my administration since day one,” Governor Kelly said. “This program will be critical in ensuring Kansans can stay secure in their homes, stay warm, and maintain access to the internet.”
The program offers tenants up to 12 months of assistance with current or past due household rent and past due residential utility and internet bills. Utilities covered may include electric, gas, water, sewer, trash removal, and home energy costs. Renters can apply for assistance with all, some, or any one of the services offered.
Both tenant and landlord must apply online. If the applicant meets the eligibility criteria, KHRC will make payments on the tenant’s behalf directly to the landlord or service provider(s).
Last year KHRC administered the Kansas Eviction Prevention Program (KEPP), a nearly $20 million rental assistance initiative to support Kansans financially impacted by COVID. In the roughly 60 days that the program was in statewide operation, it received applications from more than 10,000 tenants and more than 4000 landlords, ultimately serving 21,642 Kansans.
“Home has always been a place of shelter, but during the pandemic it’s become so much more,” said Ryan Vincent, KHRC’s Executive Director. “The outpouring of interest we saw in the KEPP program demonstrated the tremendous need COVID has created across our state. We’re so pleased to offer not just rent, but also utility and internet assistance so we can keep Kansans safely housed and connected when they need it most.”
The KERA program will initially serve Kansans across the state, except those living within the Wichita city limits. Wichita residents may apply for assistance through the Wichita Emergency Rental Assistance Program (WERAP).
To learn more and apply for KERA assistance, visit the KHRC website.
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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 (HFA), administering essential housing and community programs to serve Kansans.
Kansas communities will receive a funding boost to provide emergency housing services for citizens in need. The funds, made available through the federal Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program, will be awarded to local communities and nonprofit organizations to support Kansans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
City of Lawrence officials used ESG funding to establish an emergency shelter campground and a temporary shelter at a local hotel. “This crucial funding has made our Woody Campground outreach program and our EconoLodge temporary shelter programs possible,” said City of Lawrence Assistant City Manager Brandon McGuire. “Without these supplemental ESG funds our community’s most vulnerable population would spend the winter unhoused and unconnected to the support they need. Because of this funding they are now sheltered and working with case managers to graduate them to the Rapid Re-Housing program, all while being safe in the pandemic atmosphere. We are very grateful to KHRC for the ability to utilize this funding for our community.”
Funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the ESG program supports local service partners that work to prevent homelessness and assist people experiencing homelessness. Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) serves as the state’s ESG program administrator. Grant awards help fund emergency shelters, rapid rehousing services, street outreach, homelessness prevention strategies, and more.
In addition to the 2020 ESG allocation of $1.5 million, the 2020 federal CARES Act provided $4.5 million in supplemental ESG funding to respond to housing needs created or exacerbated by the COVID pandemic. Supplemental funding supports local government entities, nonprofit organizations, and community mental health centers across the state, providing housing and community services including emergency shelter operations and administration, domestic violence shelters, behavioral health services, and rental and utility assistance for Kansans at risk of eviction.
Service partners applied for funding through a competitive application process. Complete award details for both the 2020 ESG allocation and 2020 ESG supplemental CARES Act funding are available online.
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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 primary administrator of federal housing programs for the state of Kansas.
Kansans struggling to cover rent and utility payments due to COVID may qualify for up to 12 months of emergency assistance thanks to new federal relief aid. The initiative, funded through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021, provides the state of Kansas with $200 million to support housing stability and prevent evictions and homelessness. Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) and the City of Wichita will administer the funds.
“Home has never been more important,” said Ryan Vincent, KHRC Executive Director. “Home has always been a place of shelter, but in the midst of the pandemic it’s also become our virtual workplace, classroom, and gathering space. Rental assistance protects Kansans’ access to home when they need it most.”
”In unprecedented times of hardship, it’s imperative that we step up to provide security to those in need,” said Sally Stang, Director of Housing and Community Services for the City of Wichita. “Everyone needs a little help now and then, and we want to ensure that families and individuals who need help to stay in their homes receive it.”
Tenants may qualify for assistance if they earn no more than 80 percent of their area’s median income, are experiencing documented financial hardship as a result of the COVID pandemic, and may be at risk of housing instability or homelessness without assistance.
Wichita residents may apply for assistance through the Wichita Emergency Rental Assistance Program (WERAP) administered by the city’s Housing and Community Services division. The city’s online application will open on Monday, Feb. 22.
Kansans living outside the Wichita city limits may apply for assistance through the Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance (KERA) program administered by KHRC. The online KERA application will open on Monday, March 15.
The KERA and WERAP programs come on the heels of the Kansas Eviction Prevention Program (KEPP), a $20 million assistance initiative administered by KHRC with federal CARES Act funding. In the roughly 60 days that the program was in statewide operation, KHRC received 10,138 applications for more than $25 million requested in assistance, representing 27,200 Kansans financially impacted by COVID.
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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 (HFA), administering essential housing and community programs to serve Kansans. This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number ERA0032 awarded to Kansas Housing Resources Corporation by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Customers of Kansas Gas Service, a division of ONE Gas Inc., may qualify for up to $5000 in weatherization-related home repair assistance thanks to a new partnership between the energy company and Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC), the state’s housing finance agency. The funding, made possible through an $80,000 grant from the ONE Gas Foundation, will finance essential home repairs and upgrades to enable weatherization services.
KHRC serves as administrator of the state’s Weatherization Assistance Program, a federal initiative to provide free weatherization services to income-eligible households. Weatherization services include upgrades and improvements to help homes operate more efficiently, such as sealing air leaks, installing insulation, and repairing or replacing heating and cooling systems. Weatherized homes are safer, more comfortable, more energy efficient, and less expensive to maintain, resulting in cost savings and health and wellness benefits for residents.
“Our partnership with Kansas Gas Service will provide crucial gap funding for the weatherization program,” said Scott Kuhn, KHRC’s Senior Weatherization Program Manager. “Often homes need simple repairs before weatherization services can be provided. If residents can’t afford the repairs, their homes may never receive weatherization assistance. Now with these funds, we can repair and weatherize homes at the same time and at no cost to the client.”
“Kansas Gas Service is pleased to support this impactful program that helps customers save money on energy costs and improve quality of life by providing a safer home environment,” said Kara Titus, Community Relations Area Manager for Kansas Gas Service. “This is part of our commitment to build sustainable communities for our current and future customers.”
Eligibility for the Weatherization Assistance Program is based on the applicant’s annual income and the home’s structural eligibility. Program funds are available until fully expended. To learn more and apply for assistance, contact your county’s Weatherization Service Provider.
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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. For more information about the Weatherization Assistance Program, please contact Senior Program Manager Scott Kuhn.
Kansas Gas Service (KGS) delivers clean, reliable natural gas service to more than 639,000 customers in 360 communities across the state and is the largest natural gas distributor in Kansas in terms of customers. A division of ONE Gas, Inc. (NYSE: OGS), KGS is a 100 percent regulated, publicly traded natural gas utility. ONE Gas is included in the S&P MidCap 400 Index and is one of the largest natural gas utilities in the United States. For more information, visit KGS online or on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
This year has shown us that home has never been more important. Home has always meant shelter and security. In the midst of a pandemic, home has become so much more. As we’ve had to adjust quickly, home has become the place where we receive our health care, educate our children, conduct business, and connect virtually for worship services, community meetings, and social gatherings. A year full of uncertainty and seemingly uncontrollable circumstances has caused me to hold closer to the thing that is most important: the health and safety of those I care most about. I have been fortunate to spend time with developers, advocates, and homeowners who all echo the same sentiment. Our mission—to provide Kansans access to the safe, affordable housing they need and the dignity they deserve—has never been more important. Because everything we need can be found in a home, but in order for that to be true everyone must have a place to call home.
Please join us as we reflect on all we’ve accomplished together in our 2020 annual report. It was an extremely challenging but ultimately productive year. Our work and our progress continues, even during this challenging time.
Ryan Vincent | Executive Director
Kansans struggling to cover rent and utility bills may qualify for assistance, thanks to funds awarded by Kansas Housing. The funding, made possible through the state’s Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program and funded through the federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), helps income-eligible households afford rental subsidies, utility deposits, and security deposits. Assistance is administered by a network of 11 nonprofit grantees who serve communities across the state.
“A lack of quality, affordable housing across our state was a challenge even before COVID-19,” said Ryan Vincent, Kansas Housing’s Executive Director. “With the current pandemic, this shortage has become a crisis. We’re pleased to offer this support to keep Kansans in their homes during this time of critical need.”
Public housing authorities and non-profit organizations may apply for TBRA grants of up to $400,000 through a competitive annual process. Kansas Housing officials administer the program and award the funds based on a community’s housing needs, the number of households estimated to be served, the extent of the service area, and the organization’s experience administering TBRA funding.
This year’s award details are listed below. To apply for rental assistance, please contact the provider serving your area.
Grantee | Award Amount | Service Provided | Area Served | Contact |
Bert Nash | $90,000 | Rental subsidies and security/utility deposit assistance for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). | Douglas County | Gallal Obeid, 785-842-8110 |
City of Ellsworth | $50,000 | Rental and security/utility deposit assistance for individuals or families at or below 60% of the area median income. | Ellsworth County | Deanne Hoch, 785-472-3348 |
Harvest America | $400,000 | Rental subsidy and security/utility deposit assistance with a preference for very low income households. | Barber, Barton, Clark, Comanche, Edwards, Ellis, Finney, Ford, Gove, Graham, Grant, Gray, Greeley, Hamilton, Haskell, Hodgeman, Kearny, Kiowa, Lane, Meade, Morton, Ness, Norton, Pawnee, Phillips, Pratt, Rooks, Rush, Seward, Scott, Stafford, Stanton, Stevens, Trego, Wichita counties
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Terri Bookless, 913-342-2121 |
City of Independence | $90,000 | Rental assistance for low income families, single parent households, people with disabilities, and/or seniors. | City of Independence | April Nutt or Molly Wright, 620-332-2536 |
Kim Wilson | $90,000 | Rental subsidy and security deposit assistance for target population of people with SPMI, severe mental illness (SMI), or people navigating re-entry. | Wyandotte County | Michele Fox, 913-233-3362 |
City of Leavenworth | $85,000 | Rental and security/utility deposit assistance for low income households, including those experiencing homelessness, single-parent households, domestic abuse/violence survivors, and those caring for seniors and people with disabilities. | City of Leavenworth | Lawrence Levine, 913-364-5840 |
NEKCAP | $300,000 | Rental and security/utility deposit assistance for low- income Kansans. | Atchison, Brown, Doniphan, Jackson, Jefferson, Marshall, Nemaha counties. | Kristy Morey, 785-742-2222, ext. 156 |
Pittsburg Housing Authority | $90,000 | Security deposit assistance program targeting single parent, senior, and homeless households. | Crawford county | Megan Keener, 620-232-1210 |
Riley County | $100,000 | Security and utility deposit assistance for low-income households. | Chase, Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Geary, Jewell, Lincoln, Marion, Mitchell, Morris, Ottawa, Pottawatomie, Republic, Riley, Saline, Wabaunsee counties. | Julie Govert Walter, 785-776-9294 |
SEK-CAP | $400,000 | Rental subsidy and security/utility deposit assistance with preference for individuals or families experiencing homelessness. | Allen, Bourbon, Chautauqua, Cherokee, Crawford, Elk, Labette, Linn, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson, Woodson counties. | Timi Myers, 620-724-8204, ext. 1004 |
Valeo | $118,100 | Rental subsidy and security deposit assistance to SPMI households. | Topeka / Shawnee county | Theresa Douthart, 785-233-1730 |
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Kansas Housing helps Kansans access the safe, affordable housing they need and the dignity they deserve. To learn more about the TBRA program, contact Program Manager Cynthia Howerton or visit our website.
KHRC in the Media
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