HOME ARP Allocation Plan

The HOME-ARP Allocation Plan has been reviewed and approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

2022-2023 Home Investment Partnerships Program

The Housing and Community Services Department (HCSD) is accepting applications for Housing Development Loan Program funding for multi-family rental housing projects. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until all funds have been conditionally committed.

HDLP Application 2022-2023 - Rental Projects:
Download in PDF, Download in Word

Low-Moderate CDBG Maps

Choose your district to view a map of Low-Moderate CDBG eligible areas.

All Districts, District I, District II, District III, District IV, District V, District VI

Home Repair

Is your home in need of rehabilitation? Low interest home improvement loans are available to qualifying homeowners!

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Community Development Block Grant

The Housing & Community Services Department administers federal funds including the Community Development Block Grant.

Funding helps improve the quality of life for low income persons in Wichita.

Learn more about CDBG

Community Services Block Grant

The Housing & Community Services Department administers federal funds including the Community Services Block Grant.

Funding helps people overcome the effects of poverty in Wichita and Sedgwick County.

Click the link below to learn more about some of the programs funded by CSBG.

Learn more about CSBG

Homeownership

Homeownership is the American dream, and the Housing & Community Services Department helps Wichitans realize that dream through the HOME 80 program.

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Public Housing

Public Housing in Wichita includes scattered site single-family homes, two high-rise buildings for seniors, and two garden apartment complexes – for a total inventory of 578 units of safe, affordable housing.

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Housing Choice Voucher

The Housing Choice Voucher program provides rent assistance to eligible families, who are able to select the home or apartment which meets their family’s needs, anywhere in the city limits.

The Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is now open. Click the link below to learn more.

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Homelessness

The Housing First program works with City and County agencies to provide rent assistance to move homeless persons from the street into permanent housing.

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City of Wichita Housing & Community Services

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Portal

Current Public Comments

Community Needs Survey
The City of Wichita wants to hear from you!
Every year the City of Wichita receives approximately $4.9 million in annual grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the following federal programs:
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),
- HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and
- Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG).
These funds support housing and community development activities that benefit low to moderate income individuals and families in the City of Wichita.
As part of its five-year planning process, the City of Wichita would like your input on community needs & priorities. Your participation in the survey will help inform city staff on how best to allocate investments over the next five years (2024-2029).
The Community Needs Survey is completely anonymous and takes 10 minutes to complete.
Follow the link below or scan the QR code to access the survey.
Share your thoughts!
Notice of Combined Public Hearing

The City of Wichita Housing Authority 2024 Annual PHA Plan and 2024-2028 Capital Fund Program Five-Year Action Plan (Estimated per 2023 CFP Grant) Read full notice below
Notice Of Combined Hearing 2024 2024 City Of Wichita Housing Authority Annual Plan Elements Over-Income Family Policies Statement Of Significant Amendment Or Modification 2024 WHA Annual PHA Plan 2024 Proposed HCV Admin Plan Changes 2024 Proposed ACOP Changes Capital Fund Program - Five-Year Action Plan Annual Statement/Performance and Evaluation Report

Announcements

Content
Title : 2019-2023 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice ‎(1)
Title : 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan & First Year Action Plan ‎(1)
Title : 2022-2023 Fourth Year Action Plan ‎(1)
Title : Comprehensive Housing Policy ‎(1)
Title : COVID-19 Statutory and Regulatory Waivers ‎(1)
Title : Housing & Community Services Resource Forum Presentation ‎(1)
Title : Remodel and Disposal (Sale) of Single-Family Homes ‎(1)
Title : Significant Amendment to the 2018 WHA Annual Plan and 2015-2019 Five-Year Plan ‎(1)
Title : Unsolicited Proposal Policy ‎(1)
Title : WHA Annual & 5 Year Planning Documents ‎(1)
Title : Wichita RAD Senior Development ‎(1)

We highly recommend communication by email or telephone. Only people with appointments will be seen by Housing staff. Here is a link to the contact information for the Housing & Community Services staff.

If you have documents to submit they can be emailed to WHA@wichita.gov or directly to your Housing Specialist.

In addition, they can be dropped off on the first floor of City Hall but you will be required to be screened through security, adhere to social distancing requirements, and wear a protective face mask.

There is now a dropbox located near the west City Hall entrance if you do not wish to go through the security screening process.

Alternatively, you can drop off your paperwork at any of the three Neighborhood Resource Centers listed below:

Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center
2755 E 19^th St N
Wichita, KS 67214

Colvin Neighborhood Resource Center
2820 S Roosevelt
Wichita, KS 67210

Evergreen Neighborhood Resource Center
2601 N Arkansas
Wichita, KS 67204

Section 8 Recertification and Relocation meetings have been canceled and those activities are now being done by mail.

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Wichita, KS 67202
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