How can we help?
Homelessness
HUD supports many organizations that provide housing assistance and/or supportive services to people.
HUD is not a direct service provider. For direct assistance, please dial 2-1-1 and contact a homeless service provider in your area.
Dial 2-1-1. Press 6 for homeless services.
**If you are unable to get a response from 2-1-1 or receive a message that the service is not available from your location, you may go to: https://www.211.org/about-us/your-local-211 and enter your zip code to find the number for your local office.
- Find a list of temporary housing in your zip code here.
- Contact a homeless service provider in KS:
- Wichita/Sedgwick County: For resources in Wichita/Sedgwick County contact the United Way of the Plains. Learn more at United Way of the Plains - Coalition to End Homelessness.
- Greater Kansas City (KC) Area:
For immediate homelessness resources, please consider contacting the Greater Kansas City Coalition to End Homelessness (GKCCEH), Continuum of Care (CoC). To learn more about their programs you may visit their website at KC homeless help or call 211 or 1-816-924-7997 to begin the intake process. - Kansas Statewide Homeless Service Providers: For immediate homelessness resources, please review the list of COCs to connect with the local agency. The full list of rural homelessness providers is in their online directory.
For veterans who need temporary housing shelter outside of normal business hours:
Call Volunteers of America (available 24/7) at 877-4AID-VET (877) 424-3838.
Get Help - Volunteers of America
If you do not receive a response within 30 minutes of your call, please text “Unhoused Veteran in Need of Transitional Housing” to National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-4AID-VET (877) 424-3838.
- Community Action Agencies (CAA) are organizations which provide services to address the following specific community needs: housing, utilities, transportation, employment, medical care, childcare, education, nutrition, and community resource awareness. You may contact your local CAA by locating them on this list online Agency Directory | KACAP.
I am a non-profit or local/state government agency in need of information about homelessness programs and their administration. Where do I go?
- Visit HUD exchange Homeless Assistance for Kansas
Affordable Places to Live
HUD supports many organizations that provide housing assistance and/or supportive services to people.
HUD is not a direct service provider. For direct assistance, please refer to the following resources:
- Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs assist low-income individuals and families, the elderly, and disabled persons obtain affordable, decent, safe, and sanitary housing. The programs are administered by a local Public Housing Authority (PHA) who determine eligibility through an application process. The Public Housing Program provides PHA managed housing at local developments. The HCV program allows applicants to obtain housing in the private market. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants can find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments. If you wish to apply for the HCV or Public Housing program, you can contact your local housing authority from this list PHA Contact Information or call (800) 955-2232 for help finding your local Public Housing Authority.
For more information on public housing programs, visit (Housing Choice Vouchers HUD Facts, Public Housing).
Multifamily Housing provides subsidized apartments for rent to those who qualify based on income eligibility. Each apartment is privately owned and maintained; therefore, rules and regulations may vary. You must contact the individual property for additional information on vacancies and application procedures. A list of Multifamily properties can be found online. Please contact the property manager using the phone numbers provided on the site for availability and eligibility requirements.
- Use the HUD Resource Locator to find affordable housing opportunities near you.
**Please note, the HUD Resource Locator does not show property vacancy. Please call the management company for questions about vacancies, wait lists or the application process.- HUD does not have applications for these properties.
- HUD does not have information about the vacancies in these properties.
- HUD does not maintain waiting lists.
- HUD does review these properties for compliance with regulations.
- Additional HUD resources:
- The Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) is a state agency that assists in implementing many housing programs. The KHRC administers the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, which creates affordable rental housing within the state. To search their affordable housing listings, please navigate to the following link: https://kshousingcorp.org/find-an-apartment/.
- USDA Rural Development Multifamily Housing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Multifamily Rental Assistance Program provides payments to owners of USDA-financed projects on behalf of low-income tenants unable to pay their full rent. To search for RD Multifamily Housing Rentals in Kansas, visit: USDA Rural Development Multi-Family Housing Programs in Kansas.
- The Kansas City Housing Locator is a tool created by the City of Kansas City, Missouri, which helps individuals either list or search for affordable housing in the Kansas City and surrounding areas. You may find the tool at the following site: https://kchousinglocator.com/.
- For state programs or services that assist the elderly and those with disabilities in Kansas, you may find resources at Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS).
Homeownership
- Learn more about homebuying from HUD's website or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- Speak with a HUD-Approved Housing Counselor about becoming a homeowner. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice customized to your housing needs. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287.
- Find the answer online
- The Federal Housing Administration provides mortgage insurance on loans made by FHA-approved lenders. The FHA insures mortgages on single family homes, multifamily properties, residential care facilities, and hospitals throughout the United States. You may locate your nearest lender at: HUD Lender Listing.
- Email the FHA or call toll-free (800) CALL-FHA (800-225-5342).
- Use the HUD Home Store to find HUD homes for sale in Kansas.
- Several other federal agencies may have properties for sale in your area. Please visit: Homes for Sale.
- Find Information on my FHA loan
- Use the SMART Integrated Portal to make a request and begin the subordination process (see SMART FAQs & Resources)
- Contact a Secretary-Held Mortgage Servicing Contractor
- There are various federal loan programs and community-based programs to help with home repairs and improvements. Learn more about HUD’s Home Improvements programs.
- For homeowners in urban areas with a population larger than 50,000, contact your local Community Development department.
- For homeowners in rural areas, visit the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation's Weatherization Program.
- USDA Rural Development local office - housing repair and rehabilitation loans.
- Find your local Habitat for Humanity service provider.
- Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice customized to your housing needs. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you.
- Contact a Local Legal Assistance Organization.
- If you did not receive the Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards form when you bought or leased pre-1978 housing, contact 1-800-424-LEAD (5323), HUD Lead Based Paint Disclosure of Information Enforcement.
- Lead Based Paint Information
Report Housing Discrimination
* The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), familial status, or disability.
- Please visit the Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Page
- File a complaint with HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) Office:
- Online
- Call: (800) 347-3739
- Read HUD’s information on Assistance Animals and Fair Housing
- Assistance Animals and Fair Housing: Navigating Reasonable Accommodations Fact Sheet
- Contact the HUD Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity in our HUD Great Plains Regional Office: Online
Rent Relief & Eviction Resources
HUD supports many organizations that provide housing assistance and/or supportive services to people.
HUD is not a direct service provider. For direct assistance, please refer to the following resources:
- Review HUD’s Step-by-Step guide for people at risk of eviction
- Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor to help avoid eviction:
A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice customized to help you prevent eviction. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287. - Tenants Rights and Responsibilities
- Kansas Tenant Handbook
- Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice customized to your housing needs. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you.
- Get Help Paying Rent and Bills
- Rent Relief Resources
- Community Action Agencies (CAA) are organizations which provide services to address the following specific community needs: housing, utilities, transportation, employment, medical care, childcare, education, nutrition, and community resource awareness. You may contact your local CAA by locating them on this list online Agency Directory | KACAP.
- Contact your local government office, find your local community service providers in your area.
- Contact the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Hotline at (800) 246-4221.
- Community Action Agencies (CAA) are organizations which provide services to address the following specific community needs: housing, utilities, transportation, employment, medical care, childcare, education, nutrition, and community resource awareness. You may contact your local CAA by locating them on this list online Agency Directory | KACAP.
Speak to a Housing Counselor
- Becoming a homeowner
- Foreclosure assistance
- Reverse mortgages
- Home improvements/repairs to my home
- Renting
Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice customized to your housing needs.
- Search online for a HUD Approved housing counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287.
Housing Quality & Improved Living Conditions
- Resident Information
- REAC Real Estate Assessment Center
- There are various federal loan programs and community-based programs to help with home repairs and improvements. Learn more about HUD’s Home Improvements programs.
- For urban homeowners (in cities larger than 50,000), contact your city's Community Development department.
- For rural homeowners, visit the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation's Weatherization Program.
- USDA Rural Development local office - housing repair and rehabilitation loans.
- Find your local Habitat for Humanity service provider.
Disaster Resources
Immediately after a disaster, FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and other government agencies offer initial assistance. HUD then provides additional support for ongoing recovery through programs and partnerships.
- Register with FEMA online at: www.disasterassistance.gov
- Register through FEMA’s disaster app on your smartphone. If you haven’t downloaded the app yet, you can go to www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products
- Call (800) 621-3362. Phone lines are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, seven days a week until further notice. Multilingual operators are on duty.
- Reach out to your local Red Cross in Kansas
- HUD Disaster Resources
- HUD Disaster Line: Call 1-800-304-9320 or email recovery@hud.gov
- Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer advice customized to your housing needs. Search online for a HUD Approved Housing Counselor near you or call (800) 569-4287
My Local Office Information
For assistance at all times, we encourage you to utilize the self-help resources above.
If you are unable to have your questions answered from the resources above, please click on the Need More Help button below to contact your local office for further assistance.
Kansas City Regional Office
Department of Housing and Urban Development
400 State Avenue
Gateway Tower II, Room 507
Kansas City, KS 66101-2406
Phone: (913) 551-5462
TTY: Dial 7-1-1 (Not available in all areas)
Fax: (913) 551-5462
Jose Davis, Field Office Director
⚠ In Distress? Reach Out for Help Now
At HUD, we know housing challenges often come with other struggles. You’re not alone. These resources can help with safe housing, emergencies, or connecting with someone who will listen.
If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. If you are feeling overwhelmed, facing mental health struggles, or emotional distress, free support is available any time:
- Call: 988
- Text: 988
- Chat: 988lifeline.org
Trained counselors are here to listen and help, 24/7.
Support for Domestic Violence Survivors. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, confidential help is available 24/7:
- Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- Text: "Start" to 88788
- Visit: The National Domestic Violence Hotline
Mental Health & Substance Use Support. The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline offers free and confidential support for mental health, drug or alcohol use, and recovery:
- Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- TTY: 1-800-487-4889
- Text: Your ZIP code to 435748
- Visit: SAMHSA's National Helpline
Rental, Homelessness, and Eviction Help. Need help with housing challenges, like eviction, renting, foreclosure, or credit issues?
- Find a Housing Counselor: HUD's Housing Counseling Resources
- Call: 800-569-4287 (or 202-708-1455 for TTY) for multilingual assistance or disaster relief assistance.
- Visit: www.findhelp.org