Kansas Housing Resources Corporation

Fifteen housing developments in fourteen Kansas communities will add a collective 522 affordable homes to the state’s housing stock, thanks to funds awarded through the state’s competitive housing development application process. The awards, totaling $9.99 million in both federal and state tax credits and $8.625 million in HUD Resources, will create over $180 million in development to construct 437 new homes and rehabilitate 185 existing homes for Kansas seniors and families.

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Kansas Housing awards more than $180 million in support of affordable housing developments - KHRC Fifteen housing developments in fourteen Kansas communities will add a collective 522 affordable homes to the state’s housing stock, thanks to funds awarded through the state’s competitive housing development application process. The awards, totaling $9.99 million in both federal and state tax c...

Wondering what we have been up to this summer? The summer issue of KHRC's quarterly newsletter, Breaking Ground is full of updates on housing development, the First Time Homebuyer Program, and more!

Read it here!

Summer 2024 | Breaking Ground: On the Homefront with Kansas Housing A quarterly newsletter from Kansas Housing Resources Corporation Summer 2024| Breaking Ground: On the Homefront with Kansas Housing     I I’ve always admired the famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma, not only for h

“I always wanted a bit of earth, like the little girl asks for in The Secret Garden...But every time I tried to get my own bit of earth, something in life happened, and it just went p**f! Now that I have my bit of earth, I take a sigh of relief.” -Sarah Flores

Read how First Time Homebuyer assistance allwed the Flores family to flourish!

Flourishing Into Homeownership - KHRC Learn how First Time Homebuyer assistance helped the Flores family

Builders and developers in six Kansas communities will receive a combined total of $3,794,000 in Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credits (KHITCs) to develop affordable housing for moderate-income families in rural areas of the state.

Combined with leveraged resources to support the proposed initiatives, the awards represent a net gain of 124 affordable, quality housing units.

Read more: https://kshousingcorp.org/kansas-housing-awards-3-7-million-in-khitcs-for-rural-housing-development/

Last Chance! Tomorrow, July 10, is the last day to register for the Kansas Housing Conference at the early bird rate of $365. Registration increases to $399 on July 11.

Register here: kshousingconference.org

July 10 is also the final day to Show Off Your Service for a chance to receive a $2,000 award!

Read more! https://conta.cc/4eXIebc

Via Kansas Public Radio: Listen to learn how Habitat for Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills makes home more affordable in many ways, including its new partnership with KHRC's First Time Homebuyer program.

KPR Community Spotlight: Habitat for Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills Habitat for Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills builds homes, community and hope across the Flint Hills Region. We are an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity, International - operating in new construction, home preservation, and mortgage services. We are an Aging-in-Place and Veterans Bui...

To celebrate the intersections of housing with Pride Month this June, we'd like to share this helpful introductory video about the LGBTQIA+ Fair Housing Toolkit created by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development:

Access the toolkit: https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/fair-housing/lgbtqia-fair-housing-toolkit/introduction/

LGBTQIA+ Fair Housing Toolkit Introduction This is the introduction to the 4-part video series accompanying the LGBTQIA+ Fair Housing Toolkit.

Kansas Poverty Conference Registration hosted by Whova 2024-07-09, Olathe, KS

As we celebrate National Homeownership Month this June, KHRC is proud to partner with Habitat for Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills to make homeownership more affordable with KHRC's First Time Homebuyer program.

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Kansas Housing and Habitat for Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills Partner to Expand Affordable Housing Solutions in the Flint Hills - KHRC MANHATTAN, KS--In honor of National Homeownership month in June, Habitat for Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills and Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) are proud to announce an important partnership. Through their First Time Homebuyer Program, KHRC extends a forgivable, secondary mortgage....

To celebrate Pride Month in housing, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development developed the LGBTQIA+ Fair Housing Toolkit to educate housing providers, tenants, applicants, and others, advancing housing equity for all LGBTQIA+ individuals: https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/fair-housing/lgbtqia-fair-housing-toolkit/introduction/

The 1968 Fair Housing Act protects people from housing discrimination regardless of race, color, religion, s*x, disability, familial status, or national origin. In 2020, the Supreme Court ruled that protections based on s*x also include a person's gender identity and s*xual orientation. Protections apply when renting or buying a home, getting a mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other housing-related activities.

KHRC offices will be closed tomorrow, June 19, in honor of Juneteenth Freedom Day. Our offices will reopen on Thursday, June 20.

“Establishing Juneteenth as a state holiday provides Kansans an opportunity to celebrate our state’s diversity and honor the ongoing struggles for racial equality.” - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly

Want to attend the Kansas Housing Conference Aug. 20-22, but lack the financial means or institutional support to do so? Our Friend of Affordable Housing grant program provides registration and lodging expenses for those who hope to attend the Kansas Housing Conference.

Individuals, non-profit professionals, volunteers, students, or other housing advocates working in Kansas are encouraged to apply. Each grant will cover conference registration and three nights of lodging for one attendee.

Apply now: https://kshousingcorp.org/kansas-housing-conference-grant-application/

Hurry, applications due July 1!

Kansas Housing Conference Grant Application Would you like to attend the 2024 Kansas Housing Conference? Could you use financial assistance to make that happen? Apply now for a grant to be used toward conference registration and hotel expenses.

In 2022, the Kansas Legislature and Governor Laura Kelly made the state’s largest housing investment to date. This historic infusion of resources established new initiatives to incentivize housing development and expanded our popular Moderate Income Housing program.

So where are we now? Join Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) leaders for an update on our efforts to roll out new housing resources. Learn about the homes we’re building across the state, and the next steps in our efforts to expand quality, affordable housing for all Kansans.

Wednesday, June 26 | 1:30 - 2:30

Learn more and register online.

Building Momentum: A State Housing Update from KHRC Join Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) leaders for an update on our efforts to roll out new housing resources. Learn about the homes we’re building across the state, and the next steps in our efforts to expand quality, affordable housing for all Kansans.

Via Eagle: "June is National Homeownership Month. If you are ready to buy a home, I encourage you to visit http://HUD.gov/MakeHomeTheGoal to find a housing counselor and learn more about how HUD can help you become a homeowner."

Read more: https://www.kansas.com/opinion/guest-commentary/article288837685.html

Looking into buying your first home? Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc. - HCCI is hosting a FREE homebuying webinar!

Join us online this Saturday! June 15 | 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Register online at:
https://forms.office.com/r/Vk2zpeAZum

June is Pride Month, and we at KHRC are happy to share this news about Braided Haven, a new Topeka center and shelter opening in July for LGBTQ+ teens!

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Braided Haven, a Topeka center and shelter for LGBTQ+ teens, to start services in July • Kansas Reflector Braided Heaven, a center and shelter for LGBTQ+ people, will open in July with a summer program geared toward high schoolers.

The Kansas Poverty Conference is a gathering of individuals and organizations working together to solve poverty and support Kansans in need every day. Brought to you annually by the KACAP: Kansas Association of Community Action Programs the Kansas Poverty Conference is a time of learning, growing and networking to strengthen our Kansas partnerships.

July 9-11, 2024
Olathe Conference Center at Embassy Suites, Olathe, Kansas

Register here: https://whova.com/portal/registration/kansa_202309/

Are you interested in purchasing your first home but don't know where to begin? KHRC's First Time Homebuyer program may be able to assist you with down payment and closing cost assistance.

Let us guide you on your homebuying journey here: https://kshousingcorp.org/first-time-home-buyer-journey/

Do you need assistance in purchasing a home in Rural Kansas? Find out more about the Home Loan Guarantee for Rural Kansas here: https://kshousingcorp.org/homeowners/home-loan-guarantee-for-rural-kansas/

Follow us throughout the month of June for more helpful resources as we celebrate !

To conclude , we honor and thank Economic Opportunity Foundation Inc. (EOF) for their 59 years of partnership and service to Kansans. EOF exists to mobilize necessary resources to address the causes and condition of poverty in Wyandotte County, as well as to assist low-income residents in moving towards self-sufficiency.

Find out more about EOF by visiting their website: https://www.eofkck.org/

Last week, we gathered with partners and community members in Colby to celebrate the groundbreaking of Willow Estates, a new 18-home community for families and people with disabilities.

"Housing that Kansans can afford is more important now than ever so that our communities can continue to grow and thrive. It's great seeing the new Kansas affordable housing tax credit providing new affordable housing options for Kansas families." – Kansas Senator Rick Billinger

To honor 60 years of Community Action Partnerships during , today we honor and thank Mid- Kansas Community Action Program, Inc. (Mid-CAP) for their 57 years of service to Kansans! Mid-CAP assists people in poverty to move towards self-reliance through advocacy, education, training, and housing in the counties served.

Mid-CAP serves the following Kansas counties:
Barber, Butler, Chase, Clark, Comanche, Cowley, Edwards, Greenwood, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Kiowa, Marion, Pawnee, Pratt, Reno, Rice, Stafford, and Sumner.

To find out more, visit their website at https://mid-capinc.org/.

and Credit Counseling, Inc. - HCCI is hosting a FREE homebuying webinar:

June 15 | 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Register online at:
https://forms.office.com/r/Vk2zpeAZum

To celebrate 60 years of Community Action this , we would like to honor and thank Wichita Sedgwick County Community Action Partnership (WSC-CAP) for their 49 years of partnership and service to Kansans.

WSC-CAP is a Division of the City of Wichita- Government Housing and Community Services Department. WSC-CAP's mission is to assist low-income families in building a brighter future through financial independence in Wichita and Sedgwick County.

Visit https://www.wichita.gov/housing/WSccap/Pages/default.aspx for more information on their programs.

KHRC offices will be closed on Monday, May 27 in honor of Memorial Day to commemorate the service, bravery, and sacrifice of those who have served the country we are proud to call home.

We wish you all a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend, and look forward to continue Unlocking Home when our offices reopen Tuesday, May 28.

To celebrate 60 years of Community Action this , we would like to honor and thank Harvest America Corp for their 43 years of partnership and service to encourage and support Kansans in poverty or with limited access to improve their lives and communities.

Harvest America Corp serves the following 35 Kansas Counties:
Barton, Cheyenne, Decatur, Ellis, Finney, Ford, Gove, Graham, Grant, Gray, Greeley, Hamilton, Haskell, Hodgeman, Kearney, Lane, Logan, Meade, Morton, Ness, Norton, Phillips, Rawlins, Rooks, Rush, Scott, Seward, Sheridan, Sherman, Stanton, Stevens, Thomas, Trego, Wallace, and Wichita.

Visit their website for more information: http://harvestamerica.org/

To celebrate 60 years of Community Action this , we would like to honor and thank Southeast Kansas Community Action Program (SEK-CAP) for their 58 years of partnership in serving Kansans!

Southeast Kansas Community Action Program addresses the causes and effects of poverty by uniting staff, individuals, families, and community partners to provide quality, comprehensive services through compassionate, respectful relationships.

Thank you to Southeast Kansas Community Action Program for providing services to the following Kansas Counties the past 58 years:

Allen, Bourbon, Chautauqua, Cherokee, Crawford, Elk, Labette, Linn, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson.

Visit https://sek-cap.com/ for more information.

Builders and developers in 13 Kansas communities will receive a combined total of $4,984,000 in Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credits (KHITCs) to develop affordable housing for moderate-income families in rural areas of the state.

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Kansas Housing awards $4.9 million in KHITCs Awards will provide 151 homes in rural Kansas for moderate-income families

Registration is now open for the 2024 Kansas Housing Conference! Be sure to snag the early bird rate of $365 by July 10. Registration increases to $399 on July 11.

Learn more and register here!
https://conta.cc/3WGnn5L

Today we honor the amazing work of NEK-CAP, Inc. (Northeast Kansas Community Action Program) to celebrate !

NEK-CAP, Inc. (Northeast Kansas Community Action Program) has provided 59 years of comprehensive education and social services to low-income community members through collaborative partnership focused on promoting family development, empowerment, and economic security.

Thank you for your 59 years of service to these counties!
Atchison, Brown, Doniphan, Jackson, Jefferson, Jewell, Leavenworth, Marshall, Mitchell, Nemaha, Osborne, Pottawatomie, Republic, Riley, Smith, and Washington.

Want more information? Visit their website: https://www.nekcap.org/