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Wichita Housing Authority Public Housing Program

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The WHA has 578 dwelling units located throughout the Wichita city limits consisting of single-family dwellings, high-rise apartments and patio complexes. Bedroom sizes range from one to six.

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The City of Wichita Housing Authority provides city-owned rental properties to low-to-moderate income individuals and families. Rent is based upon 30% of a household's adjusted gross income or a flat market rent.

Public Housing has 578 dwelling units located throughout the Wichita city limits that include:

  • 352 single family dwellings
  • 226 apartment units

The number of families currently on the waiting list for low-to-moderate income families is 1,100. The application process has been closed since May 29, 1998, except for individuals aged 50 and over, households with four or more family members, and disabled head of households.

The chart below outlines the maximum family income that will qualify applicants for low-to-moderate income public housing.

FAMILY SIZE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Maximum Family Income 36,400 41,600 46,800 52,000 56,200 60,350 64,500 68,650

The Public Housing Division also receives a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Capital Fund Grant, which is used to improve the physical condition of public housing properties and to upgrade the management and operations of the Division to better serve public housing tenants.

If you have further questions regarding the City of Wichita Public Housing Program, please call (316) 462-3700.

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Housing & Community Services
332 N. Riverview
Wichita, Kansas 67203

Hours:
8 AM-5 PM
Monday-Friday

Phone: (316) 462-3700
Fax: (316) 462-3719
E-mail: Housing & Community Services

Mary K. Vaughn
Director of Housing & Community Services

Brad Snapp
Assistant Director