Thirteen housing developments will add or preserve a collective 520 affordable homes to the state’s housing stock, thanks to funds awarded through the state’s competitive 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credit application process. The awards, totaling $10.03 million in federal tax credits, $8.8 million in state tax credits, and $5.83 million in HUD Resources, will construct 383 new homes and rehabilitate 166 existing homes for Kansas seniors and families.
The funding, made available through the federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, the state Kansas Affordable Housing Tax Credit, the federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF), provides incentives to developers, nonprofit organizations, and communities that commit to developing quality, affordable housing. Of the 13 awards, 11 awards will be funded with federal and state LIHTCs, while 2 awards will be funded with federal LIHTCs only. 6 awards also received HUD resources, with 3 receiving NHTF funding, and three receiving HOME funding.
The awarded developments are the fourth round of 9% LIHTC, HOME and NHTF proposals to receive state affordable housing tax credits through the Kansas Affordable Housing Tax Credit Act (K.S.A. 79-32,304 et. seq.). These state credits are awarded as an equal match to the federal tax credit allocation. With the additional resource, KHRC was able to fund more housing units and increase access to units with rental assistance, such as Housing Choice Vouchers, and/or target lower household incomes.
As detailed in the 2026 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), Kansas Housing prioritizes developments that expand housing opportunities in rural areas, provide homes for special needs populations, and address a documented housing shortage. Four of the awards contribute to increasing the housing stock in rural communities while one award is partnering with supportive services to create inclusive, safe and affordable homes for individuals with special housing needs
