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RENtal units available

NO RENTALS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE


Income restrictions apply. 

Please call or email our office for an application:

            785-421-2151 or nwkpdc@ruraltel.net          



               

KWO has an opportunity if your community has water or wastewater needs.  There is $7.5M available in the Technical Assistance category and $19.5M available in the Water Projects grant fund (competitive State-wide).  No matching funds are required!

If your community has a KDHE water or sewer loan, and have been making payments on the loan for five years or more, you can apply for a portion of loan forgiveness!  Please call our office if you have any questions 785-421-2151.  

Kansas Water Office Grant Applications Open July 8, 2024
In 2023, HB 2302 Grant Programs were introduced through the Kansas Water Office (KWO) offering two funds: the Technical Assistance Grant Fund and the Water Project Grant Fund. These funds are available to assist Kansas communities with addressing their water and wastewater infrastructure issues. The FY 2025 applications will open on July 8, 2024 and close on September 6, 2024. Technical Assistance Grant Funds can be used for planning, engineering, managing and other technical assistance needed in the development of plans for water infrastructure projects or for processing grant and loan applications for projects. Water Projects Grant Funds can be used in construction, repair, maintenance or replacement of water related infrastructures and any related construction costs. It can also be used as matching money for grant and loan applications for water related projects. Funds may also be used to pay outstanding loan balance from the Public Water Supply Loan Fund or the Kansas Pollution Control Fund. The Water Office is using a new application portal to oversee applications so all projects will require a new application.  READ MORE. 

FUNDING IS AVAILABLE TO HELP N.W. KS. FAMILIES SECURE SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Ellis County Housing Public Housing Authority administers the HUD Section 8 Program to help northwest Kansas families obtain safe, affordable housing of their choice. It helps income-eligible households afford their rent.

The funds will help income-eligible households obtain affordable rental housing in their communities. Rental assistance is based on the eligible tenant's selection of a unit from all available rental units in the community that fall within rent guidelines and pass Housing Quality Inspection Standards. Security and utility deposit only assistance is also available through our Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) program.

Application forms must be filled out and pertinent documentation acquired. Out of pocket paid medical expenses and childcare fees may also be used for deductions.

Those seeking assistance or having questions about eligibility criteria may contact:

Ellis County Housing Authority, 319 N. Pomeroy, P.O. Box 248

Hill City, KS 67642 785-421-2151

e-mail: nwkhi@ruraltel.net

Income restrictions apply. 

               



      

   

2024 Round 1 KHITC 

Application Materials Released 

KHRC has released the 2024 Round 1 application materials for the Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credit (KHITC) program. These materials include a Notice of Application Availability, Excel Application, Notice of Application, and related forms.

2024 Round 1 Deadline: 

Friday, April 19, 2024 | 5:00 PM 

KHITC Round 1 is open only to applicants proposing qualified housing projects located in small and medium counties, or those related to previously awarded open MIH grants.

Applicants intending to apply for this resource should submit a “Notice of Application” form no later than Friday, April 5, 2024, to ensure access to the Procorem application system before the application deadline. 

The following 2024 Round 1 KHITC resources are available on the MIH page of KHRC’s website: 

· 2024 Draft KHITC Notice of Application Availability Summary of Comments

· 2024 KHITC Notice of Application Availability

· KHITC Application Materials 

       

Access All Materials 

   

If interested in applying, contact Northwest Kansas Planning & Development Commission at nwkpdc@ruraltel.net or 785-421-2151. 

       

               



  

Kansas Housing Resources Corporation awarded $4.6 million in MIH funds, $8.9 million in MIH-ARPA funds, and 5.4 million in KHITCs for rural housing development


Twenty Kansas projects will receive a combined total of $4,675,000.00 in MIH funds, $8,946,000.00 in MIH-ARPA funds, and 5,474,000 in Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credits (KHITCs) to develop affordable housing for moderate-income families in rural areas of the state.

 

Northwest Kansas Communities Include:  

· 16 rental duplexes in Norton

· 5 rental apartment units in Palco

· 12 rental apartments in Victoria

· 9 single-family homes in Atwood

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FUNDING AWARDS

City of herndon sewer project

City of herndon sewer project

City of herndon sewer project

Herndon was awarded $152,583 from Kansas Department of Commerce. Estimated total project cost: $384,050. The project will rehabilitate the wastewater lagoon system. Photo of current lagoon site.

city of palco water project

City of herndon sewer project

City of herndon sewer project

Palco was awarded $417,960 from Kansas Department of Commerce. Estimated total project cost: $2.6M. The project will construct a new water treatment plant to address nitrates. Photo of proposed project site above.

Services available

Services available

Services available

 

Grant Writing and Administration of awarded grants, are all part of the services available thru the Northwest Kansas Planning and Development Commission.


The Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program allows the Department of Commerce to distribute federal funds to Kansas cities and counties looking to improve their community.

CDBG awards are given in four primary categories:

 

Contact Corina Cox to determine your City/County needs and eligibility, and to discuss the CDBG application process.



contact us

Services available

Services available

NORTHWEST KANSAS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION -

319 N. Pomeroy - P.O. Box 248

Hill City, Kansas  67642

(785) 421-2151

FAX: (785) 421-3496

nwkpdc@ruraltel.net





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MEET THE STAFF

Randy Hrabe - Executive Director


Corina Cox - Economic Development Coordinator


Chris Noltimier - Housing Specialist


Autumn Cox - Housing Assistant


Ruth Deines - Fiscal Officer


Andrea Klaus - Administrative Assistant






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