Housing
Centers for Disease Control issues a nationwide eviction moratorium
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a nationwide eviction moratorium that is effective through March 31, 2021.
Applies wherever there is not a more protective state moratorium...
Kansas Housing provides $1.8 million in rent, utility assistance
Kansans may check the website to see where to get help in their county.
Kansans...
$200 million for renters in Kansas to pay rent and utilities
Kansans struggling to cover rent and utility payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic could qualify for up to 12 months of emergency assistance, thanks to federal relief.
In a news release, the...
Applications Now Being Accepted for Wichita Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The Wichita Emergency Rental Assistance Program began accepting applications on Monday, February 22, 2021.
The program can provide rent and utilities assistance to households that have...
CDC Eviction Moratorium extended to March 31, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has extended the deadline for its eviction moratorium to March 31, 2021.
Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc. (HCCI) is offering renters and landlords free...
City of Topeka & CRC to help with rent and utilities - Make an Appointment
The Community Resources Council is partnering with the City of Topeka to help residents with rent and other needs.
The program is called Operation COVID-19 - Basic Needs Assistance, Mortgage,...
Denying Rentals to People with Criminal Records Violates Fair Housing Act
April 11, 2016
By the CSG Justice Center
Criminal records are a significant barrier to housing for millions of Americans. In March, 2016, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development...
Fair housing rights to protect you under the law
What is the Fair Housing Act?
The federal Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, was intended to protect the buyer/renter of a dwelling from seller/landlord...
FHFA Extends COVID-19 Multifamily Forbearance through June 30, 2021
Today, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) will continue to offer COVID-19 forbearance to qualifying multifamily property owners...
Foreclosure and eviction moratorium for FHA -backed loans extended to June 30, 2021
Federal Housing Administration (FHA) published Mortgagee Letter (ML) 2021-03, Extension of Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium in Connection with the Presidentially-Declared COVID-19 National...
FOX4 News and Kansas Legal Services help Kansas City, Kansas couple finally get their deed
by: Linda Wagar
Posted: Feb 4, 2021 https://fox4kc.com/news/problem-solvers/after-thousands-poured-into-privately-financed-home-kck-couple-finally-gets-deed/
After years of...
Home Improvement Programs
Variety of useful links to repair or improve your home. Resources for grants (free money), if you qualify, as well as property tax rebates. Home repair and improvement can increase the value of...
Home Modification for Persons With Disabilities
Architectural features such as stairs and narrow doorways may make it impossible for someone to come and go from home independently. The Council for Disability Rights provides this page of links...
HOUSING: Some Prevention of Evictions & Foreclosures Extended to June 30, 2021
Watch this video for the latest news.
The Centers for Disease Control extended its nationwide eviction moratorium through March 31, 2021.
Kansas extended the moratorium on foreclosures and...
I Am Having Problems With My Landlord. What Should I Do?
By Marie C. Clougher, Esq., Executive Director Consumer Assistance Council, Inc., Massachusetts
August 15, 2019 | Blog Post
That’s a common question that consumers ask state and local...
Independent Living Throughout Kansas
This site give contact information for independent living assistance in many areas of Kansas. The Centers for Independent Living vision is an inclusive community which would enable Kansans to live...
Kansas Tenant Handbook and Guide
KANSAS TENANT HANDBOOK AND GUIDE
Adapted from the Kansas Tenant Handbook produced by Housing & Credit Counseling, Inc., 2003.
The latest version is available at www.hcci-ks.org for a small...
KLS can help homeowners, tenants and landlords in Wyandotte County
The Kansas City Regional COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund has awarded $1 million to help those in danger of being evicted or losing their homes through foreclosure as a result of the...
Preventing Harassment in Housing
Facts for Public Housing and Voucher Program Applicants and Tenants
Sexual Harassment in housing is illegal, as is harassment based on race, color, religion, disability, national origin, or...
Veterans Administration extends foreclosure & eviction moratorium to June 30, 2021
The VA has extended their foreclosure and eviction moratorium, for VA-guaranteed loans, through June 30, 2021
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 national emergency and its impact on Veteran borrowers,...
What to do about eviction
If you need assistance with facing an eviction, contact Kansas Legal Services 1-800-723-6953 or apply online
How does eviction work?
A landlord CANNOT evict you by shutting off...
