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Housing & Community Services
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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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 Mary Williams-Bey at mbey@wichita.gov.
The Wichita Housing Authority (WHA) is closing the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher preliminary application process on Friday, March 12, 2010. Interested persons may complete an application at 332 N. Riverview between 8 AM-5 PM, Monday-Friday or apply online at Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Application. The application must be completed by 5:00 PM on March 12, 2010.
| 2008-2009 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) |
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2010-2011 Consolidated Plan Funding Recommendations |
Plans for the expenditure of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds require citizen participation and this year City staff involved the public early in the planning process. Members of District Advisory Boards for Districts 1, 3, 4, and 6, members of the public who attended these December DAB meetings, and persons who attended a general meeting at City Hall – provided feedback on how the City should prioritize 2010-2011 funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A summary compilation of the consensus reached in each session, can be found at the following link: 2010-2011 Consolidated Plan Funding Recommendations -- Citizen Input Results. The recommendation with the strongest consensus is marked with þ. A plain check mark (ü) indicates there was at least some interest in a different recommendation. This feedback will be used by staff to prepare funding allocation recommendations for the City Manager and City Council.
Second Program Year Action Plan Draft
Department staff achieve the “housing” portion of the mission through managing 578 units of Public Housing, administering over 2,500 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, providing funds for home repair for low income homeowners, and providing down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers. Several special populations are served in the department’s housing services, including prisoners returning to Wichita from Kansas prisons (Prisoner Reentry), homeless veterans and the chronically homeless population (Housing First).
For the next several months, the Department will feature a different housing program that illustrates our vision “to help people make Wichita home – where the heart is!”
Neighborhood Improvement Services (Home Repair)
The home repair programs offered through Neighborhood Improvement Services provide financial assistance for home repair for property owners who have made Wichita their home – where the ‘heart is’. Repairs range from addressing health and safety conditions such as replacing faulty electrical or plumbing systems to major rehabilitation of homes. All services, with the exception of emergency repairs, are provided within pre-determined target areas. Emergency assistance is available citywide.
The following programs are designed to assist eligible property owners, make improvements to their property and enhance the livability of their neighborhoods:
Emergency Home Repair Program
provides financial assistance to resolve an emergency situation affecting the health and/or safety of the recipient household.
Historic Loan Program
provides financial assistance for the preservation, restoration and rehabilitation of historically and architecturally significant structures.
Low-Interest Home Improvement Loans
provide financial assistance with deferred loans to completely rehabilitate an owner-occupied residential dwelling unit located within one of the City’s Local Investment Areas.
Free Paint Program
Does your home need a fresh coat of paint? Well, April 1st is just around the corner. If you live between I-235 on the west, Pawnee on the south, Hillside on the east and 25th street on the north you may be eligible to receive up to $200 in paint materials to paint your home. Be one of the first in your neighborhood to apply for the free paint by contacting Neighborhood Improvement Services at (316) 462-3712. Spring is the ideal time to give your home a new look with a nice bright coat of new paint. Paint is available between April 1 and September 15. Homeowners can choose the color of paint from a wide selection.
For more information on the programs and qualifications, please contact Neighborhood Improvement Services at (316) 462-3712.
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