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.
News Release – May 21, 2024 (PDF, 173 KB)
Brochure (PDF, 5 MB)
Frequently Asked Questions – updated July 3, 2024 (PDF, 92 KB)
Email correspondence is preferred for faster response (housing@ncrpc.org). Due to anticipated demand, response time for questions may be delayed immediately following the program launch.
Service Locations: 2024
The Moderate Income Housing Rehabilitation Pilot Program and Demolition Pilot Program are available to access in the following Kansas counties:
County | Demolition Pilot Program | Moderate Income Housing Rehabilitation Pilot Program |
---|---|---|
Logan County | Available | Available |
Osborne County | Slots are full. Applications closed. | Slots are full. Applications closed. |
Ottawa County | Available | Slots are full. Applications closed. |
Phillips County | Available | Slots are full. Applications closed. |
Rawlins County | Available | Limited slots remain. |
Sherman County | Available | Slots are full. Applications closed. |
Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis and limited on a per county basis.
Program Information and Applications
Moderate Income Housing Rehabilitation Pilot Program
Important Updates
Email correspondence is preferred for faster response (housing@ncrpc.org). Due to anticipated demand, response time for questions may be delayed immediately following the program launch.
Slots are full and applications are no longer being accepted for the Moderate Income Housing Rehabilitation Pilot Program for the following locations:
- Osborne County
- Ottawa County
- Phillips County
- Sherman 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 2024 include the following Kansas counties: Logan, Osborne, Ottawa, Phillips, Rawlins, and Sherman. Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Funding is limited on a per county basis. As of 6/6/2024, slots are full in Osborne County. As of 6/7/2024, slots are full in Ottawa County. As of 6/26/2024, slots are full in Phillips County. As of 7/1/2024, slots are full in Sherman County.
Households must meet moderate income guidelines to be eligible to apply. Proof of the household income will be determined from the 2023 annual tax form 1040* using adjusted gross income guidelines listed in the table below. For example, a family of five (5) must have an adjusted gross income between $74,000 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 2023 tax year (excluding schedules) is required. If taxes are in extension, then ineligible.
Income Guidelines for Moderate Income Housing Rehabilitation Pilot Program (Adjusted Gross Income)
Number in Family | 1 Person | 2 Persons | 3 Persons | 4 Persons | 5 Persons | 6 Persons | 7 Persons | 8 Persons |
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Maximum Income | $96,300 | $109,950 | $123,750 | $137,550 | $148,500 | $159,600 | $170,550 | $181,500 |
Minimum Income | $38,000 | $43,000 | $52,000 | $63,000 | $74,000 | $84,000 | $95,000 | $106,000 |
Project Examples - Moderate Income Housing Rehabilitation
AC/Furnace Upgrade
$8,750 - Total project cost
$7,875 - Moderate Income Housing Rehabilitation Program reimbursement grant
$875 - 10% Homeowner match up to $1,000
Windows
$15,000 - Total project cost
$10,000 - Moderate Income Housing Rehabilitation Program reimbursement grant
$1,000 - 10% Homeowner match up to $1,000
$4,000 - Additional amount paid by homeowner to cover the project costs above the $10,000 grant
Carpet Upgrade
$1,200 - Total project cost
$1,080 - Moderate Income Housing Rehabilitation Program reimbursement grant
$120 - 10% Homeowner match up to $1,000
How to Apply
Click the link below for the application.
Application - Moderate Income Housing Rehabilitation Pilot Program (PDF, 434 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:
- Completed application (Page 4)
- Proof of household income for all occupant(s) age 18 & older. 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. Adjusted gross income is used to determine eligibility.
- Verification of property ownership – Copy
- Verification of most recent paid real estate taxes – Copy
- 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 listed above), the signed and notarized original of the Application Certifications (Page 5) will need to be received by NCRPC to retain your reserved slot.
Demolition Pilot Program
Important Updates
Email correspondence is preferred for faster response (housing@ncrpc.org). Due to anticipated demand, response time for questions may be delayed immediately following the program launch.
Slots are full and applications are no longer being accepted for the Demolition Pilot Program for the following location:
- Osborne 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 2024 include the following Kansas counties: Logan, Osborne, Ottawa, Phillips, Rawlins, and Sherman. Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Funding is limited on a per county basis. As of 6/18/2024, slots are full in Osborne 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.
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
Call: 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