City of Wichita - Housing Main

Housing & Community Services

Equal Housing Opportunity

Mission
… to provide housing and related services to benefit the citizens and neighborhoods of Wichita

Vision
… to help people make Wichita home – where the “heart” is!

Values

Respectfully helping others achieve safe, affordable housing
Empowering people and improving neighborhoods
Making a difference – right where people live
Investing in people with their housing needs

We receive grant funding through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation.

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Our Programs

Public Housing is accepting applications from individuals aged 50 and over, households with four or more family members, and disabled head of households. The disability must be as determined by Social Security. If you meet this criteria and would like to complete an application, please do so at 332 N. Riverview, between 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday-Friday. If you have questions, please email Tiffanie Johnson at TJohnson@wichita.gov.

Section 8 is not accepting applications at this time.

2010-2011 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)

The City of Wichita proudly presents 2010-2011 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) which reports on activities related to the Community Planning and Development formula grant programs. This report includes highlights of all initiatives which have been undertaken during the 2010-2011 program year that have contributed to the City's goals of safe, affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization and stability.

Download the revised PR03 Report PR03 - Activity Summary Report
Download the revised PR26 Report PR26 - Financial Summary Report

2011-2012 Consolidated Plan Funding

Final recommendations for the expenditure of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds were approved by Wichita City Council on June 7, 2011, and forwarded to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for their approval. The 2011 program year, begins on July 1, 2011 and ends June 30, 2012, and is the Third Program Year of the 5-year Consolidated Plan. Download the Certified Third Program Year Action Plan.

The 2011-12 funding allocation recommendations were developed as part of a community planning process that involved members of the District Advisory Boards for Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, as well as members of the public, who were invited to provide feedback on how the City should prioritize 2011-12 funds.

In December, 2011, the Housing and Community Services Department requested input from community residents, as to their top priorities for Community Development Block and Consolidated Plan funding. The following link provides a summary of the 240 responses received. City staff is appreciative of all those who took the time to complete the survey and provide input into the planning process for the 2012-13 program year.

Community Survey Responses

2012-2013 Consolidated Plan Recommendations

The City Council approved the 2012-2013 Consolidated Plan Allocation Proposed Recommendations on January 10, 2012 and authorized the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP). One RFP was developed for the Public Services category of Community Development Block Grant Funding (CDBG).

Download the 2012-2013 Consolidated Plan Preliminary Allocation Recommendation.

Proposals are now being accepted for eligible programs which meet the criteria for Women's Services or Youth Crime Prevention and Enrichment. Proposals are due prior to 4:30 P.M., Wednesday, February 1, 2012, no exceptions.

Download and print 2012-2013 CDBG RFP (PDF)
Download 2012-2013 CDBG RFP Forms and Exhibits Only (Word)
Download and print FP240003 Addendum 1
Download and print FP240003 Addendum 2

Staff will hold a Pre-Proposal Conference on Monday, January 23, 2012, at 10:30 A.M. in the City Hall Board Room on the first floor at 455 N. Main St., Wichita, KS 67202.