James Mays grew up in the Wyandotte County home that he is now desperately trying to save from being sold to the highest bidder. He recently canceled full insurance coverage on his car to put money toward payment on the home’s overdue property taxes, bringing the debt total to under $2,500. “I never entertained the […]
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New Kansas law makes it easier to add homes to KCK lots. Could it help with shortage?
Wyandotte County has a shortage of more than 4,000 affordable homes. About 23,000 households in the county can’t afford more than $400 a month for rent, according to a report from the county’s health department. Some local leaders say making more housing types available could help. However, some lower-cost housing options such as accessory dwelling […]
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Worker groups seek common ground on proposed new Royals ballpark
Two weeks after a public meeting broke down in jeers, Mayor Quinton Lucas invited Kansas City worker groups to talk. Here’s what they agree on — and what they don’t.
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Developers make unique pitches to KC Housing Trust Fund
Board members also hear that housing geared toward public school teachers is nearing completion.
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FAQ: Kansas City Question 3 sales tax renewal explained
Question 3 asks Kansas City voters to extend the one-eighth-cent Central City Economic Development tax that helps fund projects in the urban core.
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A $100 million fund could spell more affordable housing in Kansas City
Financing affordable housing is difficult, but a new regional housing fund backed by local foundations hopes to create or preserve thousands of homes across the nine-county area. A similar fund in Cleveland offers an early look at what to expect.
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Old, empty office buildings become part of a strategy to reduce KC’s housing shortage
A new tax credit could help fill financial gaps for projects and ease housing shortages in the region.
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$100M affordable housing fund on tap for Kansas City area
Money to assist thousands of mixed-income and affordable housing units is expected to be available to developers later this year.
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Future of KCK apartment complex up in the air
Report to the Kansas City Kansas Housing Authority says that 302-unit Wyandotte Towers is nearly obsolete.
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Union group wants to bolster KC’s affordable housing by investing pension money
Union leaders say pension-backed housing projects could help Kansas City tackle affordable housing and labor shortages.