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Governor Creates $4 Million Housing Development Grant Program
--Initiative Helps Kansas Families Impacted by Disasters, Also Rural Communities--

Governor Kathleen Sebelius has signed into law Senate Bill 417, a measure creating a $4 million Housing Development Grant Program. The housing program initially targets communities that suffered recent disasters, but later expands eligibility in 2010 to include all rural cities. Full Story

PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED

KHRC has scheduled two public hearings to provide an opportunity for your comments and questions on the new Housing Development Grant Program and its proposed rules. The public hearings will be conducted on:

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

9:30 AM - City Hall Commission Room, 2nd Floor 102 W. 7th Street, Coffeyville, KS.
2:00 PM - Commission Meeting Trailer, 205 South Oak, Greensburg, KS.

Housing Development Grant Program Proposed Rules

Housing Development Grant Program Proposed Rules w/Revisions

Governor Sebelius Proclaims April “Fair Housing Month”
-- 2008 Marks 40th Anniversary of the Federal Fair Housing Act --

(Topeka) – Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Federal Fair Housing Act, Governor Kathleen Sebelius has proclaimed April “Fair Housing Month.”

“The mission of this legislation is to protect those seeking a place to live free from discrimination,” said Governor Sebelius. “Today we remember where we started, celebrate 40 years of accomplishments and strive toward a future where all Americans enjoy equal housing opportunities.”  Full Story

Rental Costs Increasingly “Out of Reach” for Thousands of Kansas Families
-- Kansas Housing Costs Highlighted in 2007-2008 Housing Affordability Report --

TOPEKA, KS - The cost of affordable rental housing climbed again in 2007, outpacing the wages of Kansas families who need it most, that according to a new report by the Washington-based National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC). Full Story

BOYDA ANNOUNCES $2.5 MILLION GRANT TO KANSAS HOUSING RESOURCES CORPORATION
--Funds to Help Kansas Households Save on Energy Bills and Make Homes Energy Efficient--

Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) has announced that the United States Department of Energy has awarded a continuation grant to the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) for their Weatherization Assistance Program in the amount of $2,518,837.  Full Story

New Website Links Renters with Affordable Housing in Kansas
Site Offers Real-Time Rental Info; Allows Property Owners to List Housing for FREE

February 27th, 2008 – Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) is pleased to announce the launch of a free, web-based housing locator service linking people with affordable rental housing throughout Kansas. KSHousingSearch.org allows landlords, including providers of critically needed affordable and special needs housing, to advertise their properties FREE of charge, while helping renters to easily find property that fits their needs. Full Story

The Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) hereby notifies interested applicants of the availability of  Community Service Block Grant discretionary grants.
Entities eligible to submit proposals for FFY 2008 CSBG discretionary funding for Program Year 2009 are CSBG-eligible entities providing services in Kansas, the Kansas statewide association of community action programs and other organizations with the primary purpose of ending poverty in Kansas.

For information and application documents, click here.

KHRC Fiscal Year 2007 Audit Report

KHRC issues 2006 Annual Report
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