NCRPC Housing Initiative

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)

Project Examples - Moderate Income Housing Rehabilitation

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:

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 2023 tax year (excluding schedules). If taxes are in extension, then ineligible. Adjusted gross income is used to determine eligibility.
3. Verification of property ownership – Copy
4. Verification of most recent paid real estate taxes – Copy
5. 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.

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.

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:

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 2023 tax year (excluding schedules). If taxes are in extension, then ineligible.
5. 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.