Housing Authority
Offering assistance for very low income families looking for safe, sanitary housing
Johnson County Housing Authority (JCHA) administers the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program (formerly called Section 8) for the cities of De Soto, Edgerton, Fairway, Gardner, Leawood, Lenexa, Merriam, Mission, Overland Park, Prairie Village, Roeland Park, Shawnee, Spring Hill, Stilwell, and Westwood areas.
The HCV Program is a federal government program which assists very low income families, the elderly, and the disabled afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses and apartments.
Waiting List Closed
The Housing Choice Voucher Program Waiting List is closed until further notice.
Eviction Prevention Resources
Residents of the State of Kansas who are behind on rent due to the impact of COVID-19 may be eligible for assistance through the Kansas Emergency Rental Assistance Program (KERA). Kansas Housing Resources Corporation is administering the KERA funding; information about eligibility and how to apply can be found at the link below:
The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) has developed a Step-by-Step Guide for renters that are at risk of eviction. You can find the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) guide at the following link:
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) : This shareable content is designed to help stakeholders spread important information about the CFPB’s tools and resources related to housing insecurity for renters and landlords during the coronavirus pandemic. The CFPB is committed to providing up-to-date information and resources to help consumers protect and manage their finances in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.