Kansas Eviction Prevention Program
Deadline: November 30, 2020
Are you struggling to pay rent due to Covid-19?
The Kansas Eviction Prevention Program (KEPP) may be able to help. The Kansas Eviction Prevention Program, funded through the CARES Act, authorized by Governor Kelly’s SPARK Task Force, and administered by Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC), provides rental assistance to households that have missed one or more rental payment(s) due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
How it Works
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Landlords and tenants apply via a joint online process.
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If the application is approved, the landlord receives rental assistance funds directly from KEPP.
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Landlord accepts KEPP funds as rental payment and waives late fee(s) for the month(s) assistance is awarded.
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Approved tenants are eligible for a maximum of nine months of assistance, not to exceed $5,000 per household.
LEARN MORE: kshousingcorp.org/eviction-prevention-program
Referrals to Community Resources
Urban League of Kansas has been in Wichita, Kansas for over 65 years now and has established working relationships with private and public service agencies that may be able to assist clients in areas where the Urban League does not have expertise. Urban League staff are trained to successfully diagnose each client’s needs and determine the best resource to help them meet those needs.