The North Central Regional Planning Commission (NCRPC) is launching the Demo to Dirt program to help remove unsafe or blighted residential structures in North Central Kansas. Eligible property owners in incorporated cities within 11 counties may qualify for reimbursement grants of up to $4,000 toward demolition costs for residential structures including homes, garages, or sheds. Applicants must contribute a 25% match.
Frequently Asked Questions – (PDF, 106 KB)
News Release – October 3, 2025 (PDF, 172 KB)
Flyer – (PDF, 3 MB)
Current Locations
Eligible service locations include incorporated cities within the following Kansas counties:
Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Marshall, Mitchell, Ottawa, Republic, and Washington
Application and Overview
Here’s a quick look at the program. Full details and step-by-step instructions are included in the application*. Just click the link below to download and get started!
Download Demo to Dirt Application(PDF, 360 KB)*This 360 KB pdf file is fillable. For best results, download the form to your computer and open using Adobe Reader and choose the “Save as…” option.
Program Overview
Demo to Dirt is a regional initiative that provides financial assistance to help remove dilapidated residential structures (e.g., houses, garages, etc.) in North Central Kansas. The program offers reimbursement grants of up to $4,000 per property for demolition costs. A 25% applicant match is required.
Who is Eligible
Eligible service locations include incorporated cities within the following Kansas counties:
Clay, Cloud, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Marshall, Mitchell, Ottawa, Republic, and Washington
Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Funding is limited on a per county basis. Projects are subject to NCRPC approval of the demolition scope of work.
This is not an income-based program; anyone may qualify. However, if the adjusted gross income for the household is greater than the maximums listed in the table below, a IRS 1099 Miscellaneous Income Form will be issued. If there is not enough income to file taxes, a signed and notarized statement of such will be required.
| Number in Family | 1 Person | 2 Persons | 3 Persons | 4 Persons | 5 Persons | 6 Persons | 7 Persons | 8 Persons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1099 issued if adjusted gross income above this amount | $96,300 | $109,950 | $123,750 | $137,550 | $148,500 | $159,600 | $170,550 | $181,500 |
Contact
Thank you for your interest. Follow NCRPC on Facebook for the most up-to-date program announcements.
Keegan Bailey, NCRPC Assistant Director and Housing Director
Email: housing@ncrpc.org (Email correspondence is preferred for faster response)
Phone: 785-738-2218
Program Support
The NCRPC administers the program. This project is supported in part by a 2025 grant from The Patterson Family Foundation. Thank you also to the following for their local contributions in support of this program: Cloud, Dickinson, Ellsworth, Mitchell, Ottawa, Republic and Washington Counties.