KC Regional Housing Alliance and the National Housing Provider Coalition hosted Dr. Lawrence Yun, the Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors at their listening session on Tuesday May 28th with Director Sandra Thompson from the Federal Housing Finance Agency. He joined them in the afternoon to learn more of his perspective on the housing market in the US …
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Housing Industry Listening Session Replay
The KC Regional Housing Alliance, the National Housing Provider Coalition, and the Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors hosted a listening session in Kansas City on May 28th, 2024, to provide Sandra Thompson, the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and staff from the FHFA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac feedback on the restrictive regulations they are considering for enterprise …
Listening Session with Federal Officials on Housing
Front-line local housing industry professionals will be sitting down with federal regulators, staff, and officials to share feedback about current and proposed housing policies. Morning: Housing Industry Listening Session Join the National Housing Provider Coalition and the KC Regional Housing Alliance for this unprecedented Housing Industry Listening Session here in the Midwest with special guests from the Federal government. Sandra …
Missouri House Bill 2385 on Section 8
Please support Missouri House Bill 2385: HB 2385 — LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORDINANCES FOR RENTAL PROPERTYSPONSOR: Keathley Next Action: House Hearing 1/30/2024 at 2:00 – Submit Testimony Currently, no county or city can regulate the amount of rent for certain residential or commercial rental property. This bill adds the provision that no county or city can prohibit landlords from refusing to …
Source of Income Ordinance Passes with Amendments
Kansas City Missouri introduced its Ordinance 231019 mid December 2023. Commonly called the Source of Income Ordinance, when discussed at a December City Council Meeting, was held over until January 25th. Below is the video of the discussion at the January 25th city council meeting. Kansas City Missouri’s Source of Income Ordinance #231019 Presented as the most restrictive in the …
Enhancing Low-Income Housing Accessibility in Kansas City, Missouri
In response to the challenges facing low-income tenants, particularly black women, in finding suitable housing in Kansas City, Missouri, this proposal suggests alternative strategies to the Source of Income (SOI) Ordinance. Our approach recognizes the unique barriers faced by low-income tenants and aims to create more inclusive and effective solutions. Special Report: Enhancing Low-Income Housing Accessibility in KCMO Prepared for …
2023 KC Metro Housing Provider Survey Results
Faced with questions from the Kansas City Missouri City Council on why the majority of housing providers do not accept Housing Vouchers, MAREI in conjunction with many of the housing groups across the city sent out a survey. Before conducting this survey, just from experience, we believe that the majority of the housing providers who do not accept housing vouchers …
Fighting for Private Property Rights
On January 8th, KCRHA’s Stacey Johnson-Cosby joined Troy Kearns on his podcast to talk about the fight for Private Property Rights that is happening in Kansas City right now and coming to a city near you in the future. The Fight for Private Property Rights – Stacey Johnson-Coby[92]
KCMO #220276 RE: Tents & Loitering
Neighbors: Do you want tent encampments in your neighborhood, or in front of your business? With no sanitation or security, it is unsafe for everyone. Tell the Council TODAY! Click below to tell councilmembers to Vote NO on proposed ordinance #220276 when they meet on Wednesday, 4/20 during the KCMO Finance Committee at 10:30 am Ordinance #220276 is currently being discussed by …
Affordable Housing Policy Proposal
KC Regional Housing Alliance has an affordable housing proposal that supports both the homeowners and renters in Kansas City through the preservation of existing and creation of additional housing units. Knowing that the relationship between housing providers and tenants is interdependent, we stand ready to work with all stakeholders to develop effective, sustainable, affordable housing solutions to address the affordable …