2024 Tenant Based Rental Assistance Grant

2024 Tenant Based Rental Assistance Grant is sponsored by Kansas Housing Resources Corporation. This grant provides tenant-based rental assistance to individual households to make housing affordable. Tenants are free to use their assistance in any eligible unit.

Community Solutions | Kansas Housing Resources Corporation Find Direct Service Providers by County If you are a Kansas resident who is struggling and seeking tools to bring stability and prosperity to your home and community, you may be eligible to receive assistance from a funded agency.

Click on a county below to find services or reach out to United Way 211 , HUD’s Find Shelter Tool, HUD’s Resource Locator, or KHRC’s Affordable Housing List. The map is divided into sections by Community Action Agencies and the services they provide. Additional providers of emergency shelters, domestic violence shelters, Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA), and Weatherization Assistance are also listed by county.

Please note that while KHRC administers the funding for Community Solutions services, KHRC is not a direct provider of grants or services to individuals. Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) CSBG provides critical funding to eight Community Action Agencies (CAAs) to operate programs that reduce poverty, revitalize low-income communities and empower low-income families and individuals to become fully self-sufficient.

CSBG serves low-income Kansans through a collaborative partnership with eight local eligible entities, funded through KHRC. Please contact your local community services agency to determine your eligibility. CSBG income eligibility levels are currently set at 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, as defined here .

Locate your CSBG provider Federally funded through Health and Human Services, Office of Community Services. Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding helps engage homeless individuals and families living on the street, improves the number and quality of emergency shelters, provides essential services to shelter residents, and provides rapid rehousing, preventing Kansans from becoming homeless.

ESG is designed to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness through a network of service providers across Kansas. Service providers apply through a sponsoring unit of general purpose local government and/ or private nonprofit organization.

Homeless individuals or families include: Those who lack a fixed, regular, adequate nighttime residence Those who will lose their primary nighttime residence within 14 days Unaccompanied youth under 25 years of age, or families with children and youth who have not had permanent housing in the past 60 days Those fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence ESG is federally funded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Additional local funding is provided as matching funds by the cities, counties and non – profit agencies. Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Tenant Based Rental Assistance is a program designed to help income-eligible households with rent, security deposits, and/or utility deposits. Income-eligible households looking for rental assistance.

Applications are accepted through our funded agencies listed in the map above. View Income Limits by County Weatherization Assistance Program Weatherization improves energy efficiency and lowers utility bills by ensuring your home holds in heat and air conditioning while keeping hot and cold air out. Eligible households receive a comprehensive home energy audit to identify inefficiencies and health and safety concerns.

All services and upgrades are provided free of charge by our certified energy auditors and network of professional crews and contractors. Income-eligible homeowners and renters in Kansas can receive weatherization assistance.

Households that receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or utility assistance from the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) are automatically income-eligible. View Eligibility Guidelines Weatherization Assistance is funded through the Department of Energy, Health and Human Services, KHRC, and local utility partners.

View Program Resources / Apply First Time Homebuyer Program (FTHB) FTHB helps enable the dream of homeownership through offering first-time buyers assistance with down payment and closing costs. KHRC collaborates with a network of participating lenders across the state, allowing homebuyers to apply for a 0% interest loan in the amount of 15 or 20% of the home’s purchase price.

If the homebuyer remains in the home for 10 years, the loan is forgiven! Start Your Homebuying Journey Here! Kansans across the state who have a median income at or below 80% of their area, except for those purchasing in Johnson County, and the city limits of Kansas City, Lawrence, Topeka, and Wichita.

These areas administer their own federal funds, which may or may not be used for homebuyer assistance.

View Income Limits by County Federally funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Home Loan Guarantee for Rural Kansas (HLG) The Home Loan Guarantee for Rural Kansas (HLG) helps financial institutions guarantee the gap under a loan used for land and building purchases, renovation, and new construction costs that may be capitalized or financed within rural Kansas counties.

HLG will guarantee the amount of the loan that exceeds 80% of the appraised value of the home, up to 125% of the appraised value of the home subject to the loan. Each amount of guarantee shall not exceed $100,000. The Home Loan Guarantee for Rural Kansas serves financial institutions that serve existing and prospective homeowners in rural Kansas counties.

Eligible financial institutions include banks, trust companies, savings banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations, or any other lending institution. $2 Million in Non-Recourse Guaranty through the Kansas Rural Home Loan Guarantee Act. The amount of each guarantee shall not exceed $100,000.

Kansas Housing establishes installation standards of manufactured housing. The team oversees manufactured home installer licenses including examination, certification, and revocation. KHRC can also assist in resolving disputes between the owners and installers of manufactured homes.

Kansans who purchase a manufactured home are protected by ensuring the installer is licensed and uses the standards developed by KHRC. Self-funded through license fees.

View Application Resources Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Kansas CSBG Manual of Policies and Procedures Organizational Standards Guidance Kansas CSBG Service Areas Kansas CSBG Program Areas Served Kansas CSBG State Plan 2023-2024 Kansas CSBG State Plan 2021-2023 Staff Contact Information Marilyn Stanley, CSBG Program Manager Monice Crawford, CSBG Program Specialist mcrawford@kshousingcorp.

org Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) HUD Exchange ESG Information ESG Verification of Income Request for Reimbursement and Financial Status Report Request for Reimbursement and Financial Status Report (2+ agencies) Habitability Standards Checklist Homeless Prevention Certification Income Calculation Worksheet Program Participant Client File Checklist Rental Assistance Agreement Staff Affidavit of Eligibility for ESG Verification Tracking of Income Participant Client File Checklist Staff Contact Information Doug Wallace, Emergency Solutions Grant Program Manager DWallace@kshousingcorp.

org Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Activity Related Cost Request Admin Related Cost Request TBRA Client Setup Fillable Form TBRA Client Closeout Fillable Form TBRA Grant Completion Fillable Form TBRA Quarterly Report Fillable Form Staff Contact Information Shyla Rockett, Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program Manager| SMason-Rockett@kshousingcorp.

org Weatherization Assitance Program 2024 Subrecipient Procedure Manual Weatherization Eligibility Guidelines To apply for weatherization assistance, contact your county’s provider in the map at the top of this page, or Apply Here and your county’s weatherization provider will follow up with you.

Weatherization State Plans 2025 Weatherization State Plan – Draft 2024 Weatherization State Plan 2022 WAPBIL Weatherization State Plan 2025 Health & Safety Plan – Draft 2025 Training and Technical Assistance Plan – Draft 2024 Health & Safety Plan 2024 Training & Technical Assistance Plan KS SWS Field Guide 2021.

3 Staff Contact Information Weatherization Program Monitor First Time Homebuyer Program (FTHB) Start Your Homebuying Journey Here Find a Participating Lender Check Your Eligibility and Apply Are you unsure about how to begin the homebuying process, or whether you are eligible for First Time Homebuyer down payment and closing cost assistance?

Provide our staff with some basic information and we will follow up with personalized guidance on your path to homeownership. Start Your Homebuying Journey Here Ready to purchase your first home? Find a lender serving your area Need help with building your credit?

Find a HUD Housing Counseling Agency serving your area Program Guidelines and Documents Application and Funding Process Steps 2024 HOME Maximum Purchase Limits 2024 Program Income Limits Training and Operations Manual Housing Counseling and Education Information HUD Counseling and Education Information Consumer Credit Counseling (CCCS) First Time Homebuyer Housing Counseling and Education Instructions Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc. (HCCI) Counseling and Education Instructions Inspection and Overview Training for Real Estate Agents Overview Slides Inspection and Overview Training for Real Estate Agents Video Kansas Legislature Lookup — To Find Senate and House Representatives Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Rate Lender Origination Agreement Form-W-9 and KHRC Vendor Form Lender Homebuyer Application Forms Inspection Request and Package Cover Form Inspection Disclaimer Form Sellers Inspection Guidelines Form Certification of Zero Income for Adult Certification of Zero Income for Children Certification of Non-Filing Status Affidavit Lender After Reservation Forms HUD Housing Counseling and Education Instructions Affidavit of Home Buyer – Ten Year Period Second Mortgage Forgiveness Notice 5 Years if under $15,000 Second Mortgage Forgiveness Notice 10 Years if over $15,000 Lead Based Paint Certification Authorization for Drawdown of Funds Second Mortgage Promissory Note Staff Contact Information Marilyn Stanley, Single Family Program Manager Home Loan Guarantee for Rural Kansas (HLG) Program Overview and Guidelines Overview of the Home Loan Guarantee for Rural Kansas Program Kansas Counties by Population Home Loan Guarantee for Rural Kansas Listening Session for Public Comment HB 2237 Enrolled into Law Effective July 1, 2022 Example – $200,000 Appraisal HLG provides from 80% of the appraised value up to the loan amount or 125% of the appraised value, whichever is less, subject to an overall limit of $100,000.

If the loan amount is $225,000, the guaranty is $65,000 (80% of the appraisal up to the loan amount because the loan amount is less than 125% of the appraisal) If the loan amount is $250,000, the guaranty is $90,000 (80% of the appraised value up to the loan amount because the loan amount is equal to 125% of the appraisal) HLG Request for Reservation of Loan Guarantee Funds for Financial Institutions Homebuyer Release of Information Form HLG Loan Guaranty Agreement – DRAFT 11-16-22 Staff Contact Information Marilyn Stanley, Single Family Program Manager Installers - How to Apply Installer candidates must complete an installation training course and examination certified by KHRC.

Both Installer and Apprentice Installer candidates should submit their application and fee ($300 for installers, $75 for apprentice) by mail to: Kansas Housing Resources Corporation Attn: Manufactured Housing Program 611 S. Kansas Ave Suite 300 Kansans Requesting Dispute Resolution Kansans requesting dispute resolution: If a problem arises with a manufactured home, the first contact should be the retailer.

Most problems can be eliminated quickly. If the retailer cannot help, the second contact should be the manufacturer. Manufacturers, for the most part, are quick to respond to problems.

It is important to put a report of a defect in writing so that there will be proof of date of delivery. Also, make a copy to keep with your records. After reporting an alleged defect, the reporting party or homeowner is encouraged to allow time for a satisfactory resolution of the reported defect before initiating the Manufactured Home Dispute Resolution Program.

If a satisfactory resolution of the reported defect is not obtained, the purchaser must complete the Dispute Resolution form inside the Dispute Resolution Packet . A check or money order for $100. 00 made payable to “KHRC” is required.

The Dispute Resolution form and the check must be mailed to: Kansas Housing Resources Corporation Manufactured Home Dispute Resolution Programs 611 South Kansas Avenue, Suite 300 Topeka, Kansas 66603-3803 Documents | Forms | Resources Kansas Manufactured Housing Program Manual Manufacturers Installation Standards Application for Manufactured Housing Installer License Approved Trainers for Manufactured Housing Installers List of Licensed Installers Dispute Resolution Packet Staff Contact Information Clayton Camblin, Weatherization Field Specialist ccamblin@kshousingcorp.

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Please note: Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) is not a direct provider of housing or services. KHRC resources are provided by a network of partners across the state. Access our website to learn more about the programs we administer, then contact your local housing or service provider to apply.