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
News Release – May 21, 2024 (PDF, 173 KB)
Brochure (PDF, 5 MB)
Frequently Asked Questions – updated June 12, 2025 (PDF, 116 KB)
Current Service Locations and Funding Availability
All Moderate Income Housing Rehabilitation Pilot Program funds have been allocated and expended.
The Demolition Pilot Program is currently available to access in the following Kansas counties:
| Current Eligible County Locations | Demolition Pilot Program Status |
|---|---|
| Logan County, KS | Demolition Funds Available. |
| Osborne County, KS | Limited Demolition Funds Available. |
| 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. |
Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis and limited on a per county basis.
Program Information and Applications
Demolition Pilot Program
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 current eligible service locations are the following counties in Kansas: Logan, Osborne, Ottawa, Phillips, Rawlins, and Sherman. For the most up-to-date information on funding availability, please refer to the table in the Current Service Locations and Funding Availability section above. Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and funding is limited for each county.
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
Thank you for your interest in this program. All funds for the Moderate Income Housing Rehabilitation Pilot Program have been allocated and expended in Logan, Osborne, Ottawa, Phillips, Rawlins, and Sherman Counties. As a result, applications are no longer being accepted for this program.
Funding is still available for the Demolition Pilot Program.
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
2023 Service Location Counties: Cheyenne, Decatur, Gove, Graham, Republic, and Rooks
2022 Service Location Counties: Cloud, Jewell, Lincoln, Mitchell, Russell, and Smith
Looking Ahead
It is anticipated that the NCRPC Housing Initiative will be expanded to additional counties in the Dane G. Hansen Foundation service area, pending funding availability.
Tentative 2025 Service Locations*:
Ellsworth, Saline, Sheridan, Thomas, Trego and Wallace Counties
*Pending funding availability
