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.

Los servicios disponibles en espanol sobre el pedido.

• Community Investments
• HOMEownership
• Neighborhood Improvement Services (Home Repair)
• Wichita Housing Authority Housing Choice Vouchers
• Wichita Housing Authority Public Housing
• Homeless Programs and Services
• Career Development Office

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 Shreda Johnson at SJohnson@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

SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT to 2011-2012 ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN

• Download the 2011-2012 Substantial Amendment - ESG

Beginning March 21, 2012, citizens are provided 30 days to comment on the proposed amendment. The public is invited to submit written comments to the Housing and Community Services Department, Community Investments Division, 332 N. Riverview, Wichita, Kansas, 67203 until April 19, 2012.

Submit comments via email to communityhousing@wichita.gov

 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 Fourth Program Year Action Plan - March 2012.pdf
• Download the 2012-2013 Preliminary Allocation Spreadsheet

Beginning March 21, 2012, citizens are provided 30 days to comment on the Fourth Program Year Action Plan. The public is invited to submit written comments to the Housing and Community Services Department, Community Investments Division, 332 N. Riverview, Wichita, Kansas, 67203 until April 19, 2012.

Submit comments via email to communityhousing@wichita.gov

Please contact staff at (316) 462-3722 or 462-3725 with questions.

• Managing for Results
• Affordable Housing Resource List (Not affiliated with the City of Wichita)

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