Johnson County HOME Program
The HOME Program assists eligible Johnson County homeowners with rehabilitation of their homes to bring them into compliance with local housing codes (Housing Quality Standards).
Contact Information Johnson County Housing Services
HOME program
12425 W. 87th Street Parkway, Suite 200
Lenexa, KS 66215
(913) 715-6600 / VOICE
(913) 715-6633 / TTY
(913) 715-6632 / FAX
What is the HOME Program?
What are the eligibility requirements?
What are the income guidelines?
How does the HOME Program provide assistance?
How do I participate?
The HOME Program assists eligible homeowners of Johnson County, Kansas with rehabilitation needs of their owner-occupied homes. The program will bring a home or dwelling into compliance with local housing codes and address health and safety issues.
Assistance is provided as a deferred payment loan (at 0% interest and is forgiven 10% per year for 10 years.) The loan instrument is recorded with the Johnson County Records & Tax Administration. If at any time the property changes ownership, the remaining amount of the loan must be repaid.
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What are the eligibility requirements?
There are eight basic eligibility requirements a household must meet to participate in the HOME Program:
- The home must be located in Johnson County, Kansas.
- The applicant must own and occupy his or her home as their primary residence.
- If the home is secured by a mortgage, the payment must be current.
- The repairs must cost a minimum of $1,000 to correct.
- Total household gross income cannot exceed the 80 percent low to medium limit as set by HUD. Call (913) 715-6616 for information on current income limits.
- The value of the home assisted property after rehabilitation must not exceed 95 percent of the median purchase price for the area, as published by HUD.
- All property taxes on the property must be current.
- Adequate homeowner's insurance must be in effect.
The city in which the property is located must provide match funding. This match funding must be in place before the project can be started. Call your city hall for information.
All eligibility requirements must be verified.
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What are the income guidelines?
The following income limits are based on HUD published median income guidelines for the Kansas City Metropolitan area (MSA: Kansas City, MO-KS):
Household Size |
Income Limit |
1 person |
$39,400 |
2 person |
$45,050 |
3 person |
$50,650 |
4 person |
$56,300 |
5 person |
$60,800 |
6 person |
$65,300 |
7 person |
$69,800 |
8 person |
$74,300 |
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How does the HOME Program provide assistance?
Our Rehabilitation Specialist will come to your home and do a complete inspection. This includes such items as walls, floors, roof, foundation, plumbing, sewer, electrical, furnace, water heater, doors, windows, and guardrails. Home conditions will also be inspected.
While the mission of the HOME Program is to address health and safety concerns, other objectives include improving accessibility for persons with disabilities, weatherization, and addressing lead-based paint. Other rehabilitation may be done to bring the property up to a level that is not uncommon for the area. The HOME Program will not provide for general upgrades or luxury items.
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How do I participate?
Step 1. Request an application from the Housing Services office (715-6600 X56616) or click here to download an application.
Step 2. Complete the application and return it to the Housing Services office. Be sure to include copies of all required documentation.
Johnson County Housing Services
12425 West 87th Street Parkway, Suite 200
Lenexa, KS 66215
Step 3. The Housing Authority Intake worker will contact you to complete the application process.
Step 4. An inspector will assess your home for needed repair.
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