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 …
Category: Proposal
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 …
Proposal: High-Risk Rent Guarantee Program
This program offers a housing provider security if they take a chance with a high-risk renter suffering as a result of the impact of COVID-19. The Problem High-risk tenants affected by COVID-19 and it’s impact, may have difficulty finding quality housing because many Housing Providers cannot justify the risk that renting to them represents with an eviction or judgment against …
Proposal: Eviction Prevention Program
KCMO COVID Emergency Eviction Prevention Program 2021 The Problem Many Kansas City tenants are cost-burdened by their housing expenses due to a loss of income during COVID-19. This temporary financial setback has place tenants at risk of being unable to meet their housing obligations and in jeopardy of losing their housing due to eviction for non-payment of rent. Tenants with …