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Latest News:Governor Creates $4 Million Housing Development Grant Program 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
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:
Housing Development Grant Program Proposed Rules Housing Development Grant Program Proposed Rules w/Revisions
Governor Sebelius Proclaims April “Fair Housing Month” (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 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 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 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. For information and application documents, click here.
KHRC issues 2006 Annual Report
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