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Seven nonprofit community organizations across the state received a combined $154,920 to help low-income Kansans achieve stability and access economic opportunities. The awards, provided through federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) discretionary funding, will support initiatives ranging from expanding emergency cold weather shelter services in Southeast Kansas, to providing statewide rental and eviction counseling in underserved communities, and providing additional housing and funding for families seeking to overcome the trauma of homelessness in McPherson.
“The CSBG program aims to reduce poverty, revitalize low-income communities, and empower low-income families and individuals to become fully self-sufficient,” said Marilyn Stanley, CSBG Program Manager at the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC). “We’re so pleased to work with our community partners to provide these vital resources to Kansans in need.”
Funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the CSBG program supports local service partners that provide resources and assistance to low-income community members. KHRC serves as the state’s CSBG program administrator. CSBG grant awards fund a range of community services, including job training, financial management education, childcare services, housing and food assistance programs, and more.
Service partners apply for annual and discretionary funding through competitive application processes. Complete award details 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 state’s housing finance agency (HFA), administering essential housing and community programs to serve Kansans.
Twenty Kansas projects will receive a combined total of $4,675,000.00 in MIH funds, $8,946,000.00 in MIH-ARPA funds, and 5,474,000 in Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credits (KHITCs) 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), MIH-American Rescue Plan Act (MIH-ARPA), and Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credit (KHITC) 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 $90,933,755 and a net gain of 513 affordable, quality housing units.
2023 Round 2 MIH, MIH-ARPA, and KHITC Award List:
This round of awards will help with development of 20 projects:
- 16 rental duplexes in Norton
- 5 rental apartment units in Palco
- 12 rental apartments in Victoria
- 9 single-family homes in Atwood
- 8 single-family homes and 4 townhome units in Salina
- 40 single-family homes in McPherson
- 14 rental duplexes in Sterling
- 3 single-family homes in Abilene
- 11 multi-family rental units in Ottawa
- 100 multi-family rental units in Bonner Springs
- 14 multi-family rental units in Pittsburg
- 12 single-family homes in Pittsburg
- 12 multi-family rental units in Kingman
- 20 multi-family rental units in Kingman
- 108 multi-family rental units in Derby
- 100 multi-family rental units in Goddard
- 5 multi-family rental units and 1 single-family home in Greensburg
- 8 single-family homes in Pratt
- 3 homeowner single-family homes and 6 single-family rentals in Stafford and St. John
- 2 single-family homes in Ashland
Cynthia Howerton joined the Kansas Department of Housing in 1997 when it was still under the purview of the Kansas Department of Commerce. At that time, Howerton worked with less than 20 employees on the 12th floor of the Eisenhower building. She began her job as a temporary worker to help process applications for the First Time Homebuyer (FTHB) program. But her job has been far from temporary; she’s been helping Kansans purchase their first homes now for 26 years.
“We housed a lot of people,” said Howerton. “In the early days, we received FTHB funding on the first of September and the first of March, and funds would run out before the next round would start. By 8:00 a.m. on the first of the month, my fax machine would already be full; it was crazy! We did a lot of faxing, made a lot of phone calls. Everything was on paper.” Since then, the volume of First Time Homebuyer applications has fluctuated over the years with changes in economic conditions.
Governor Sebelius separated the state’s housing division from the Department of Commerce in 2003, catalyzing the formation Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC), an independent, nonprofit corporation. KHRC relocated to its current location on Kansas avenue in 2004. Howerton also started working with the Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program and eventually became the First Time Homebuyer program manager.
She’ll never forget helping Kansans in times of need or crisis. She pitched in with disaster relief in Southeast Kansas after the Greensburg tornado and assisted with the Kansas Eviction Protection Program (KEPP), which helped Kansans stay housed during the eviction crisis created by COVID. “What blew my mind was the Kansas Appliance Replacement Program (ARA),” she said. KHRC administered the program, which supplied households with free energy-efficient appliances—dishwashers, refrigerators, washers, and dryers—in the aftermath of the 2008 housing crisis and recession. “It was a whirlwind to keep up with,” says Howerton. “I would hang up the phone and pick it back up and another person would be on the line before it even rang. The program lasted months, but it felt like years.”
As she nears her retirement, Howerton recalls highlights of growth and change during her time at KHRC. “Going paperless was a huge change,” Howerton remembers. “Agencies that administer federal programs don’t change that much, but the technology has branched out so much—laptops, cell phones, software tools—things have really improved and they’re still constantly changing!” What’s kept Howerton at KHRC so long? She offers a glimpse: “If you work at a place like KHRC, you truly mean it. I think KHRC values employees; they expect good work but treat us well. That has never changed.”
What hasn’t changed for Howerton is the power of a genuine connection—whether it’s with a client over the phone, or among longtime colleagues. “I’m proud that I could help so many Kansans buy their first homes and cover their rent payments,” said Howerton. “I take pride in my customer service. People will say to me, ‘You called me back! That doesn’t happen this day and age.’ I try to go the extra mile and find them solutions or someone else who can help them, even if I can’t.” Howerton always enjoyed celebrating National Homeownership Month each June with new first-time homebuyers, especially the most recent event this year in Derby.
“I will miss the people the most,” said Howerton. A handful of colleagues have worked alongside her since nearly the beginning. “That’s what’s neat about being in a place so long; you truly get to follow their lives.” She remembers their children—sometimes running through the office in their youth—now grown up and getting married. She relishes memories of Friday afternoons off with her colleagues to enjoy staff at picnics at the lake and driving Go-Karts at the Sports Center. Some of her favorite memories at KHRC include the office Olympics and dressing up for Halloween.
Howerton is an avid reader and after retirement plans to keep her mind sharp by reading, playing games, and downsizing her apartment of 27 years. She’s looking forward to prioritizing her health and self-care by walking more, cooking healthy meals, and spending time with her brother and his family in Lawrence.
Cynthia Howerton will officially retire from her position at KHRC on July 28, 2023. We thank Cynthia from the bottom of our hearts for her many years of service and friendship at KHRC!
Event celebrates National Homeownership month, 20th anniversary
Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) announced top entries in its statewide youth art contest this week. The initiative, held to commemorate National Homeownership Month and KHRC’s 20th anniversary, invited K-12 Kansas students to share their vision of what home means to them. Honorees and their families were recognized at a special reception at the Kansas State Capitol, and their artwork will remain on display in the rotunda through July 7.
Honorees include:
- Sarah S., Kindergarten, Topeka
- Harlee B., 1st grade, Salina
- Holden N., 1st grade, Wells
- Ari C., 2nd grade, Salina
- Shania S., 4th grade, Goodland
- Isabella B., 5th grade, Derby
- Indrayani P., 5th grade, Newton
- Olivia G., 5th grade, Hesston
- Edith L., 6th grade, Larned
- Zaylah W., 7th grade, Hesston
- Hailey N., 8th grade, Hesston
- Breckyn W., 7th grade, Hesston
- Juliunna Shinn, 11th grade, Osage City
- Naomi S., 12th grade, Maize
A virtual gallery of contest entries is available on KHRC’s 20th anniversary webpage.
Observed each June and officially proclaimed in Kansas by Governor Kelly, National Homeownership Month promotes the benefits of homeownership for families, communities, and local economies. KHRC was established in 2003 and serves as the state’s housing finance agency, administering the state’s First Time Homebuyer and Home Loan Guarantee for Rural Kansas programs, which expand homeownership opportunities for Kansans.
First Time Homebuyer program
Cynthia Howerton, manager of KHRC’s First Time Homebuyer program, explained how eligible participants can benefit from the program’s down payment and closing cost assistance for their first home purchase. Homebuyers partner with participating lenders to navigate the process. The program allows homebuyers to apply for a 0 percent interest loan for 15 or 20 percent of the home’s purchase price. The loan is forgiven if the buyer remains in the home for ten years.
Program guidelines were recently expanded to keep the dream of homeownership alive in Kansas. The program operates in communities across the state, with the exception of Topeka, Lawrence, Wichita, Kansas City, and Johnson County.
Misty Brown of Derby became a first-time homebuyer with help from the program’s down payment and closing cost assistance earlier this year. Read more about how putting down roots as a homeowner changed everything for her family.
Home Loan Guarantee for Rural Kansas
The Home Loan Guarantee (HLG) for Rural Kansas helps existing and prospective homeowners in rural counties finance home loans for land and building purchases, renovations, or new construction costs. Program manager Marilyn Stanley explained how the initiative aims to close the appraisal gap in rural areas, where the cost of purchasing, renovating, or constructing a home often exceeds the property’s appraised value.
Rural counties are defined as those with populations of 10,000 or less. The HLG program has $2 million available for non-recourse guaranties through the Kansas Rural Home Loan Guarantee Act.
Questions about the First Time Homebuyer Program or Home Loan Guarantee for Rural Kansas? Contact Marilyn Stanley at mstanley@kshousingcorp.org.
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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.
In April, Kansas Housing received 11 applications for the 4% Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), equating to more than $254 million in Private Activity Bonds (PABs) for the second of three application rounds. Of the five applications awarded, the approved LIHTCs and PABs will build 305 new units and rehabilitate 398 existing affordable units.
The Kansas Affordable Housing Tax Credit Act was enacted by H.B. 2237 in 2022. All 4% and 9% LIHTC projects awarded in 2023 will receive Kansas Affordable Housing Tax Credits in addition to the federal LIHTCs as an equal match. With the additional resources provided by the state credit, Kansas Housing saw an increase in 4% LIHTC applications, particularly in the new construction set-aside.
Kansas Housing will host one more 4% LIHTC and PAB application round for 2023. Each round has approximately $75 million in bond capacity to award. The deadline for round three is July 14, 2023.
Round Three Deadline: July 14, 2023
For more information on how federal and state LIHTCs are allocated, please reference our Qualified Allocation Plan.
The updated 4% LIHTC and PAB project list is available online.
Kansas Housing administers the state’s housing development programs and oversees the competitive application process.
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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.
Misty Brown and her two children had been renting their Wichita home for four years when she started planning to buy a permanent home in Derby, where her children attend school and many of her family members live. The move was sparked by her sister, Tiffany, who had recently purchased her own Derby home with the help of down payment and closing cost assistance through the state’s First Time Homebuyer program. Because their finances were similar, Brown thought, “If she got approved, I might get approved; I might as well try.”
Brown reached out to Tiffany’s lender to determine if she may be eligible. “My lender did everything,” Brown said. “She told me what documents to send, and I was pre-approved in August 2022.” She worked with a real estate agent to find a house, and by January 2023, her family moved into their permanent home, just 43 seconds away from her sister’s driveway. She says saving up to buy a home “would have been a much longer process” without the down payment and closing cost assistance provided by the First Time Homebuyer program.
“The whole approval process was very easy, partly because I had been working on improving my credit,” said Brown. At one point, she was working seven days a week with a temporary, second part-time job to save the extra money a new home purchase would require.
“I waited until I was stable and ready buy a home, though I wish I had done it sooner,” said Brown. Prior to that, Brown moved every few years and felt apprehensive about the upkeep and costs of homeownership. “I never wanted to commit,” she said. “I was most scared of a big home improvement catching me off-guard financially.” She now realizes that continuous home improvements can prevent some of the major costs that come with the upkeep of owning a home. This spring, she has begun tearing up her old brick walkway and planting fresh grass seed in preparation for rebuilding the walkway.
Her neighbors donated an extra hose to help water her new grass seed where the old walkway had been torn away, and offered to mow her lawn until she could purchase a lawnmower. Since becoming a homeowner, Brown said, “I’m more invested in my neighborhood and community; I’m very pleased with my neighbors. Everyone around me also owns their home.” Brown’s family feels welcomed and supported in their new neighborhood.
Brown says the best part of being a homeowner is the impact on her kids. “My children have been thriving and blossoming,” she said. Their social lives have flourished now that they live closer to school, and Misty is able to be more present with her children since she has been able to give up her second job. “Now my daughter invites friends over all the time, and my son has really started to come out of his shell. They feel those roots; they feel safety and stability.” Her daughter recently graduated from high school this spring.
Brown has some advice for those interested in purchasing their first home: “Start saving money now. It’s hard to regret buying a house, especially if you have kids. Just put down some roots and invest in your community.”
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Administered by Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC), the state’s First Time Homebuyer program helps income-eligible households purchase their first home by providing down payment and closing cost assistance. Recent program updates have expanded eligibility. Homes in Kansas City, Topeka, Lawrence, Wichita, and Johnson County are not eligible for program assistance. KHRC’s new Home Loan Guarantee for Rural Kansas program helps rural homebuyers secure the gap between the cost of constructing or rehabilitating a home and its appraised value.
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.
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