Senator Roberts Announces $298,500 for Housing in Topeka
July 6, 2009 Posted by Kansas RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - July 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) today announced a $298,500 grant to the Topeka Housing Authority. The Designated Housing Program funds will provide assistance to non-elderly disabled families and enable the Topeka Housing Authority to provide sufficient alternative resources to meet the housing needs of non-elderly disabled families.
Senator Roberts Announces Over $32 Million in Housing Grants in Kansas
June 26, 2009 Posted by Kansas RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - June 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) today announced over $32 million in grants for housing opportunities throughout Kansas.
The Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) provide decent housing and a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons. The Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) improve the quality and number of emergency homeless shelters. The HOME programs expands the supply of decent and affordable housing to low- and very low-income families. The HOPWA program provides assistance and services to benefit low-income persons medically diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and their families.
2009 Ad Astra Awards for Excellence in Housing & Community Development
June 22, 2009 Posted by KHRC
Topeka, KS - June 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2009 Ad Astra Awards for Excellence in Housing and Community Development. The deadline to submit nominations is Wednesday, July 1st, 2009.
2009 Kansas Point-In-Time Count Shows Reduction in Homelessness
June 9, 2009 Posted by KHRC
Topeka, KS - June 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Results from the 2009 Kansas Point-In-Time (KPIT) Count show a 14% reduction in the state’s homeless population. Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) and the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS), sponsored the count. The survey, which represents only a snapshot of homelessness on any […]
Appliance Roundup to Help Families Give “Energy Hogs” the Boot
April 8, 2009 Posted by KHRC
Topeka, KS - April 08, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Helping Kansas families cut energy consumption and reduce utility costs is the goal of a new statewide initiative launched by Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC). The Residential Appliance Replacement Program allows incomeeligible homeowners and renters to replace old, energy-hungry and unsafe appliances with new, energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly models.
USAA Real Estate Company Announces Home Depot Development in Topeka, Kansas
April 6, 2009 Posted by Kansas RealEstateRama
Topeka, KS - April 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — USAA Real Estate Company, in development partnership with Seefried Industrial Properties, Inc., announced the acquisition of 74 acres of land in Topeka, Kansas for the build-to-suit development of a 465,600-square-foot regional distribution center.
Kansas legislature passes three measures supported by CUs
March 30, 2009 Posted by CUNA
TOPEKA, KS - March 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Kansas legislature passed three pieces of legislation supported by the Kansas Credit Union Association (KCUA) on membership requirements, disclosures of mortgage trigger leads and financial literacy.
Governor Proclaims January “Everybody Counts!” Month
January 16, 2009 Posted by KHRC
Point-in-Time Homeless Count Scheduled for January 28th; 40 Counties Statewide to Participate
Topeka - January 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Supporting a statewide alliance of government agencies, businesses and community organizations gearing up to count Kansas’ homeless population, Governor Kathleen Sebelius has proclaimed January “Everybody Counts!” Month. Sponsored by Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC)
Rental Costs Increasingly “Out of Reach” for Thousands of Kansas Families
April 14, 2008 Posted by Kansas RealEstateRama
Kansas Housing Costs Highlighted in 2007-2008 Housing Affordability Report
TOPEKA, KS - The cost of affordable rental housing climbed again in 2007, outpacing the wages of Kansas families who need it most, that according to a new report by the Washington-based National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC).
