The North Central Regional Planning Commission, through its NCRPC Housing Initiative, is offering two pilot programs aimed at improving housing. The pilot programs include financial assistance for moderate-income housing rehabilitation and demolition of dilapidated residential structures. The programs are administered by the North Central Regional Planning Commission through a partnership with the Dane G. Hansen Foundation.
Information and FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions – (PDF, 116 KB)
2025 Service Locations:
Ellsworth, Saline (located outside Salina city limits), Sheridan, Thomas, Trego and Wallace Counties
Applications for the 2025 program will be available online only beginning August 19th after 9 a.m. Central Time.
- News Release – August 1, 2025 (PDF, 175 KB)
2024 Service Locations:
The Demolition Pilot Program is currently still available to access in Logan, Ottawa, Phillips, Rawlins, and Sherman Counties.
- News Release – July 2, 2025 (PDF, 174 KB)
- News Release – May 21, 2024 (PDF, 173 KB)
- Brochure – 2024 (PDF, 5 MB)
Current Locations and Availability
Ellsworth, Saline (located outside Salina city limits), Sheridan, Thomas, Trego and Wallace Counties
Applications for the 2025 program will be available online only beginning August 19th after 9 a.m. Central Time.
Logan, Ottawa, Phillips, Rawlins, and Sherman Counties
Demolition Pilot Program Application and Information
Program Overview
The Demolition Pilot Program offers reimbursement grants of up to $5,000 per property for removal and cleanup of dilapidated residential structures.
Who is Eligible
The Demolition Pilot Program is currently still available to access in the following Kansas counties. Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis and limited on a per county basis. The program for these counties will end on March 31, 2026 or when funds are expended.
| Current Eligible County Locations | Demolition Pilot Program Status |
|---|---|
| Logan County, KS | Demolition Funds Available. |
| Osborne County, KS | All slots are full. Applications are no longer being accepted. |
| Ottawa County, KS | Demolition Funds Available. |
| Phillips County, KS | Demolition Funds Available. |
| Rawlins County, KS | Limited Demolition Funds Available. |
| Sherman County, KS | Demolition Funds Available. |
This is NOT an income-based program; anyone may qualify. However, if 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 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 |
How to Apply
Click the link below for the application.
Application - Demolition Pilot Program (PDF, 421 KB)*
*This pdf file is fillable. For best results, download the form to your computer and open using Adobe Reader and choose the “Save as…” option.
See page 2 of the application for complete details on how to apply.
To process your application, the following items will need to be submitted:
- Completed application (Page 3)
- Verification of property ownership – Copy
- Verification of most recent paid real estate taxes – Copy
- Copy of Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return(s), for the 2023 tax year (excluding schedules). If taxes are in extension, then ineligible.
- A “before” color photo of project. A final “after” color photo of the project will be required for reimbursement.
Within 10 days of submitting an application and the supporting documentation (1-5 above), the signed and notarized original of the Letter of Intent Certification (page 4) will need to be received to retain your reserved slot.
Moderate Income Housing Rehabilitation Pilot Program - Applications Closed
All Moderate Income Housing Rehabilitation Pilot Program funds have been allocated and expended in Logan, Osborne, Ottawa, Phillips, Rawlins, and Sherman Counties.
Contact
Thank you for your interest. Follow NCRPC on Facebook for the most up-to-date program announcements.
Keegan Bailey, Housing Director
North Central Regional Planning Commission
Email: housing@ncrpc.org (Email correspondence is preferred for faster response)
Phone: 785-738-2218
Past Housing Initiatives
2024 Service Location Counties: Logan, Osborne, Ottawa, Phillips, Rawlins, and Sherman Counties
2023 Service Location Counties: Cheyenne, Decatur, Gove, Graham, Republic, and Rooks
2022 Service Location Counties: Cloud, Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell, Russell, and Smith
