Please note that many of these resources will help not only with rent but also with utilities. Please follow these links and contact the listed programs. KC Regional Housing Alliance is providing this information as a service to you.
State Assistance
- Kansas: www.KSHousingCorp.org
- Missouri: www.MOHousingResources.com
County Assistance
- Clay County Missouri: ClayCountyMo.gov/transparency/erap
City Assistance
- Kansas City Missouri: www.kcmo.gov/RentHelp
Charity Organizations
- United Way: 211kc.org
- Journey to New Life: (816) 960-4808
- Metro Lutheran Ministries: North (816) 285-3137
- Metro Lutheran Ministries: South (816) 285-3139
- Greater KC Housing Info Center: (816) 931-0443
- Guadalupe Center: (816) 421 -1205
- Save, Inc. (816) 531-8340 x 260
Other Resources
KC Regional Housing Alliance and the United Way are once again joining forces to help those in need of help getting their rent and utilities paid. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance and does not know where to go, please tell them about this event. It can be accessed via the internet or phone and we will be posting the replay here on this page. Missouri & Kansas Emergency Rental & Utility Assistance - A Virtual Event Speakers: United Way of Greater KC: Jim MacDonaldKansas Housing Resources Corporation: Ryan VincentKCMO Water Services Department; Celest TuckerEvergy: Read More
#TogetherWeCan #GetTheRentPaid by connecting to many of the great rental resources we will be sharing on March 19th. But sometimes we need help connecting. That’s when the Kansas City Public Library can help. Connect with local assistance providersFill out forms for utilities, rent and housingLocate free meals, food pantries, clothes and showers.Find medical and dental care servicesLearn how to get important documents. Sign up for a 1-on-1 appointment with the Library's Community Resources Team By phone at 816-701-3767Online at KCLibrary.org/OutreachWalk up to the location at 14 W 10th St, KCMO Read More
The KC Regional Housing Alliance is joined with the United Way of Greater Kansas City to host a Virtual Resource Summit on Friday, March 19th to get the information out about the millions of dollars of rental & utility assistance in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The replay is posted below Watch the Replay To Get Help Assistance programs are based on where you live. Links to connect to the correct rental assistance program are in the Links below. If you are unsure of which program to go to or where to start, we recommend dialing 211 on your phone Read More
As we are working to help our renters apply for Rental Assistance, one item that many need is some form showing they are delinquent. Normally you may have sent them a Pay or Quit Notice or a Late Notice that is the first step toward evicting them. But right now you have a unique situation that will allow you to work with your renter and help them get your rent paid, all of their back rent and potentially 3 months of future rent. And rather than scaring them and taking that first step toward eviction, you just want to give Read More
There is still funding available in Kansas City Missouri to help pay rent, utilities and other needs. We spoke with Tiffany Drummer, the Tenant Advisor with Kansas City’s Neighborhoods and Housing Services and she shared that there were many programs still with funding available. She shared that if any of the following programs tell you they are out of funding, to reach out to her and let her know. Anyone feeling financial strain should make phone calls to seek help, work on payment plans or other arrangements before past due bills mount. This is for both the renter and the Read More
For all Missouri Housing Providers and their Renters: Covering up to 6 months of unpaid rent back to April 1 - Housing Provider must waive all late fees and agree not to evict for up to 120 days. Please read all the details and review the applications. This may be for you and it may not. If it is get your applications in early. https://www.mohousingresources.com/erap-program-overview Read More
Today the KC Regional Housing Alliance, a local housing provider group partnered with United Way of Kansas City to bring a virtual informational session on the many different funds offering housing and other assistance through both CARES Act Funding as well as their normal daily operations. This entire event was recorded and was live on Facebook: If you need assistance with Rent, Mortgage, Utilities, Food and many other items please do one of the following: Dial: 211 Go to www.211KC.org (Alternately call 816-474-5112, or toll free 866-320-5764)Email 211kc@uwgkc.org 211 Also serves other metros through the website www.211.org _____________________________________ Kansas City Regional Read More
If you know of anyone struggling during this pandemic, there is help available. Housing providers (landlords) & the United Way/211 have joined forces to share information about how to access financial resources for: utility, mortgage, rental assistance and food. Many organizations have CARES Act, other taxpayer & private funding to help keep people stabilized & safe in their homes. We can also prevent evictions (and eliminate the need for eviction moratoriums) by getting the rent paid. Housing providers, renters, homeowners & anyone else who is interested - are all invited to join us for more details. Please share this email Read More