NCRPC Housing Initiative

Important Program Updates

Email correspondence is preferred for faster response (housing@ncrpc.org). Due to anticipated demand immediately following the program launch, response times may be slightly delayed.

Service Location Status

As slots fill in the various eligible service locations, please review the following status update before applying for the Demolition Pilot Program.

Slots are full and applications are no longer being accepted from the following service locations:

• Gove County
• Rooks County

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

Eligible service locations for 2023 include the following Kansas counties: Cheyenne, Decatur, Gove, Graham, Republic and Rooks. Assistance is available on a first come, first served basis. Funding is limited on a per county basis. As of June 29, slots are full for Rooks County. As of October 2, slots are full for Gove County.

This is NOT an income-based program; anyone may qualify. However, if adjusted gross income is greater than the maximums listed in the table below, a IRS 1099 Miscellaneous Income Form will be issued.

How to Apply

Click the link below for the application.

Application - Demolition Pilot Program (PDF, 533 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:

1. Completed application (Page 3)
2. Verification of property ownership – Copy
3. Verification of most recent paid real estate taxes – Copy
4. Copy of Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return(s), for the 2022 tax year (excluding schedules). If taxes are in extension, then ineligible.
5. “Before” photo of project. Please note a final “after” picture of the project will be required for reimbursement.

Within 10 days of submitting an application and the supporting documentation (1-5 above), the signed original of the Letter of Intent Certification (page 4) will need to be received to retain your reserved slot.

Important Program Updates

Email correspondence is preferred for faster response (housing@ncrpc.org). Due to anticipated demand immediately following the program launch, response times may be slightly delayed.

Service Location Status

As slots fill in the various eligible service locations, please review the following status update before applying for the Moderate Income Housing Rehabilitation Pilot Program.

Slots are full and applications are no longer being accepted from the following service locations:

• Decatur County
  
• Gove County
• Graham County
• Republic County
• Rooks County

Program Overview

The Moderate Income Housing Rehabilitation Pilot Program offers reimbursement grants of up to $10,000 to homeowners in eligible counties to complete minor housing upgrades. Examples of eligible housing upgrades include items such as roofing, siding, windows or heating and air units.

Homeowners must provide a 10 percent match up to $1,000 as well as pay any costs above and beyond the $10,000 grant. Rental properties are not eligible for this program. Self-help (homeowner supplying the needed labor with the program supplying reimbursement for materials) is allowed, but a 10% match is still required.

Who is Eligible

Eligible service locations for 2023 include the following Kansas counties: Cheyenne, Decatur, Gove, Graham, Republic and Rooks. Assistance is available on a first come, first served basis. Funding is limited on a per county basis. As of June 21, slots are full for Rooks County. As of July 24, slots are full for Decatur County. As of August 7, slots are full for Graham County. As of August 30, slots are full for Republic County. As of September 21, slots are full for Gove County.

Households must meet moderate income guidelines to be eligible to apply. Proof of the household income will be determined from the 2022 annual tax form 1040.* The income limits are based on adjusted gross income and are listed below. For example, a family of five (5) must have an adjusted gross income between $71,000 and $148,500 to qualify. For families larger than eight, contact NCRPC for income qualifications.

*Copy of Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return(s), for the 2022 tax year (excluding schedules). If taxes are in extension, then ineligible.

Income Guidelines for Moderate Income Housing Rehabilitation Pilot Program (Adjusted Gross Income)

Project Examples - Moderate Income Housing Rehabilitation

How to Apply

Click the link below for the application.

Application - Moderate Income Housing Rehabilitation Pilot Program (PDF, 575 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.

Page 3 of the application contains complete details on how to apply.

To process your application, the following items will need to be submitted:

1. Completed application (Page 4)
2. Proof of household income for all occupant(s) age 18 & older. Copy of Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return(s), for the 2022 tax year (excluding schedules). If taxes are in extension, then ineligible.
3. Verification of property ownership – Copy
4. Verification of most recent paid real estate taxes – Copy
5. “Before” photo of project. Please note a final “after” picture of the project will be required for reimbursement.

Within 10 days of submitting an application and the supporting documentation (1-5 above), the signed original of the Application Certifications (Page 5) will need to be received to retain your reserved slot.