Programs

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Congress created the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program via the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (“the Act”). The primary objective of Title I (of the Act)

“Promote development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income.”

Each year, Congress authorizes funds to carry out the purposes of the Act. These funds are distributed on a formula basis to cities and states throughout the country. “Entitlement cities,” such as Kansas City, KS, receive an annual, federal allocation to be used to carry out its locally designed program strategy consistent with federal regulations governing the CDBG Program.

Each jurisdiction’s plan and strategies for using its CDBG allocation are described in its Consolidated Plan(PDF, 14MB) a master plan submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for approval every (5) years. In addition to its Five-Year Plan, jurisdictions must also develop and submit a One-Year Action Plan in order to receive its annual allocation of CDBG dollars.

Citizen participation is a critical component in the development of the Consolidated Plan (Five-Year Plan) and Action Plan (One-Year Plan). Each jurisdiction must actively solicit—and consider—public input when designing its plan for community development, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), and HOME programs. In Kansas City, KS, the plan-development process begins in early spring as part of the Unified Government’s annual budget process, culminating in early August with adoption of the budget.

Community Housing Development Corporation

Under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocates funds to eligible state and local governments, like the Unified Government. HOME funds are only available to housing partner agencies. 
These funds are used to expand the supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for households that are at or below HUD’s 80% income requirements.

The UG provides HOME funds to CHDO’s primarily for:

  • Rehabilitation and sale of vacant, CHDO or UG, owned single family houses
  • Build new homes

A CHDO is a housing partner that is a private, non-profit entity organized under state and/or local laws. CHDO’s are tax-exempt, and they provide decent and affordable housing to low- and moderate-income persons at or below 80% of the HUD Income Limits. CHDO’s must conform to government standards for financial management, have demonstrated the capacity to carry out activities assisted with HOME funds, and have a history of serving the community where their HOME funds are spent. One-third (1/3) of a CHDO’s board of directors must consist of residents that represent low to moderate income neighborhoods.

A minimum of 15% of the HOME funds allocated to the UG are set aside for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO’s) for housing development.

HUD Guidance for CHDO's

CHDO's Serving Kansas City, KS

Community Housing of Wyandotte County

Brennan Crawford, Executive Director
Two South 14th Street, Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 342-7580
chwckck.org


Mt. Carmel Redevelopment Corporation

Pam Smart
1220 Troup, Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 621-4111
mtcarmelrc.org

Home Repair Program

Purpose

To eliminate blight in a target area of Kansas City, KS by providing assistance to very-low-income households with repairs that would pose a health and/or safety issue for the homeowner and the community.

Call our office to start the process.

Eligibility

Owner occupied households; having income at or below 60% of HUD area median income guideline. The income limit is at or below 80% of the area median income for the Barrier Removal Program.

Target Area: City limits of Kansas City, KS (excludes Edwardsville, Bonner Springs)

Eligible Conditions

  • Roof (Closed during fall/winter. Check for availability)
  • Electrical
  • Furnace (not including Central Air)
  • Plumbing
  • Barrier Removal

Ancillary Work

Where required by Local, State or Federal rules, or as required by utility companies to the effective functioning of the housing system being repaired, ancillary work items which in themselves would not constitute an emergency condition will be deemed eligible under the program. Such additional work may be included if, in the judgment of the Senior Rehab Specialist, it is necessary and appropriate in accordance with International Property Maintenance Code of 2003.

Ineligible Properties

Trailer homes, town homes, duplex and apartment houses, adjoined properties, rental property and property where business is conducted. Houses in foreclosure or bankruptcy, houses with delinquent real estate taxes, and houses with code violations such as junk and debris, weed, junk cars, etc.

Limitations

Grant Limits

In order to assist as many households as possible the Department is attempting to hold to an aggregate cost. However, the Community Development Department will review the homeowner's needs and make determinations accordingly.

Limitations In Program Scope

Where multiple repairs are needed which, in the aggregate cost, would exceed the grant limits defined above, the Director of Community Development may approve such grants if and only if the cost of repairs does not exceed the market value of the property and the repairs to the property would significantly extend the useful life of the property.

2022 HUD Income Limits

(subject to change yearly) Updated - 6/15/2022

For families larger than (8) persons, add the above figure to the (8) persons income for each family member in excess of (8).

Family Size 60% Home Repair 80% Barrier
1 $40,680 $54,250
2 $46,500 $62,000
3 $52,320 $69,750
4 $58,080 $77,450
5 $62,760 $83,650
6 $67,380 $89,850
7 $72,060 $96,050
8 $76,680 $102,250

Contact Information

Julie Calderon, Technician
(913) 573-5113
F: (913) 573-5115
jcalderon@wycokck.org

Homeless Services Assistance

See Homeless Services Assistance

Neighborhood Revitalization

See Neighborhood Revitalization Act (NRA)

Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)

NSP3 Federal Substantial Amendment(PDF, 1MB)

NSP Federal Quarterly Performance Reports

2022

NSP3 Qtly Report March 2022(PDF, 72KB)
NSP3 Qtly Report June 2022(PDF, 72KB)
NSP3 Qtly Report September 2022
NSP3 Qtly Report December 2022

Archived Reports

2021

NSP3 Qtly Report March 2021(PDF, 72KB)
NSP3 Qtly Report June 2021(PDF, 72KB)
NSP3 Qtly Report September 2021(PDF, 72KB)
NSP3 Qtly Report December 2021(PDF, 72KB)


2020

NSP3 Federal QPR March 2020(PDF, 32KB)
NSP3 Federal QPR June 2020(PDF, 28KB)
NSP3 Federal QPR September 2020(PDF, 28KB)
NSP3 Federal QPR December 2020


2019

NSP3 Federal QPR March 2019(PDF, 32KB)
NSP3 Federal QPR June 2019(PDF, 32KB)
NSP3 Federal QPR September 2019(PDF, 32KB)
NSP3 Federal QPR December 2019(PDF, 32KB)


2018

NSP3 Federal QPR March 2018(PDF, 32KB)
NSP3 Federal QPR June 2018(PDF, 32KB)
NSP3 Federal QPR September 2018(PDF, 32KB)
NSP3 Federal QPR December 2018(PDF, 32KB)


2017

NSP3 Federal QPR March 2017(PDF, 28KB)
NSP3 Federal QPR June 2017(PDF, 30KB)
NSP3 Federal QPR September 2017(PDF, 28KB)
NSP3 Federal QPR December 2017(PDF, 28KB)


2016

NSP3 Federal QPR March 2016(PDF, 28KB)
NSP3 Federal QPR June 2016(PDF, 28KB)
NSP3 Federal QPR September 2016(PDF, 28KB)
NSP3 Federal QPR December 2016(PDF, 28KB)


2015

NSP3 Federal QPR March 2015(PDF, 36KB)
NSP3 Federal QPR June 2015(PDF, 38KB)
NSP3 Federal QPR September 2015(PDF, 37KB)
NSP3 Federal QPR December 2015(PDF, 36KB)


2014

NSP3 Federal QPR March 2014(PDF, 34KB)
NSP3 Federal QPR June 2014(PDF, 36KB)
NSP3 Federal QPR September 2014(PDF, 36KB)
NSP3 Federal QPR December 2014(PDF, 36KB)


2013

NSP3 Federal QPR March 2013(PDF, 41KB)
NSP3 Federal QPR June 2013(PDF, 41KB)
NSP3 Federal QPR September 2013
NSP3 Federal QPR December 2013(PDF, 35KB)


2012

NSP3 Federal QPR March 2012(PDF, 28KB)
NSP3 Federal QPR June 2012(PDF, 28KB)
NSP3 Federal QPR September 2012(PDF, 43KB)
NSP3 Federal QPR December 2012


2011

NSP3 Federal QPR March 2011
NSP3 Federal QPR June 2011(PDF, 27KB)
NSP3 Federal QPR September 2011(PDF, 27KB)
NSP3 Federal QPR December 2011(PDF, 28KB)

Section 3 Program

The Community Development Department is required by federal guidelines to implement regulations established by The United States Housing and Urban Development Department – Section 3 Program.

This Program requires that recipients of certain HUD financial assistance, to the greatest extent possible, provide job training, employment, and contract opportunities for low or very low-income residents in connection with projects and activities in their neighborhoods.

Questions?

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