Johnson County Minor Home Rehabilitation Program
The Minor Home Rehabilitation Program assists eligible Johnson County homeowners with home repairs and provides limited accessibility modifications for eligible persons with a disability.
Contact Information Johnson County Housing Services
Minor Home Rehabilitation Program
12425 W. 87th Street Parkway, Suite 200
Lenexa, KS 66215
(913) 715-6616 / VOICE
(913) 715-6632 / FAX
E-Mail: Jennifer Gaines,
Grants Coordinator
Who is eligible?
What are the income guidelines?
What kinds of repairs are provided?
How do I participate?
- You must be a resident of Johnson County, Kansas.
- Your annual gross income cannot exceed 80 percent of the median-income guidelines, as published annually by HUD.
- If you are a homeowner, you must own and occupy your home as your primary residence, be current on the payment of property taxes, and your home cannot be for sale.
- If you are a person with a disability and rent your dwelling, you will be required to obtain written permission from your landlord before any
adaptive devices can be installed.
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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 |
$39,900 |
2 person |
$45,600 |
3 person |
$51,300 |
4 person |
$56,950 |
5 person |
$61,550 |
6 person |
$66,100 |
7 person |
$70,650 |
8 person |
$75,200 |
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What kinds of repairs are provided?
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The program addresses repairs that, if left unattended, would have a
direct impact on the health, safety, or accessibility of the homeowner or
renter. Repair work focuses on mechanical systems in the home and devices or
modifications to make the home accessible.
We do not provide for ordinary homeowner maintenance items, and do not
repair appliances, such as stoves, refrigerators, or window air
conditioners. We also do not provide exterior maintenance such as yard work,
tree removal, snow removal, gutter cleaning, or routine painting.
However, exterior painting may be provided to remedy a city citation or
notification by a city/county code inspector of a deficiency for
deteriorating or peeling paint.
Carpentry: Repair windows and doors, install handrails,
replace steps, make small floor and wall repairs.
Electrical: Replace faulty outlets, switches, and
light fixtures; do minor rewiring; install smoke detectors.
Furnace/central air conditioner: Inspect and repair
heating and cooling units.
Handicap accessibility: Install grab bars, wheelchair
access ramps, and railings; modify doors for entrance and egress; install
devices for the hearing impaired.
Plumbing: Unclog drains; repair toilets/faucets;
replace water lines and heaters.
Masonry: Repair or replace masonry steps.
Roof Replacement:
The program provides complete tear-off and replacement of leaking roofs.
We do not attempt roof repairs, only replacements. A bid for roof tear-off
and replacement must be at or below the maximum grant amount per household.
The work will be awarded to the lowest, best, and most responsive bidder.
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What are the program restrictions and service limitations?
Due to limited funding, the program operates under the following
restrictions:
Funding limit
Funds for the program are allocated on an annual basis per city and per
eligible household.
Service limit
Furnaces can only be replaced if certified as
defective. Electrical systems must be certified as defective or inadequate
to qualify for upgrade.
The program may allow for the replacement of defective central air
conditioning systems (not window units) for eligible persons age 62 and over
or persons under age 62 who have a doctor's statement of need or disability.
Overland Park residents must have a doctor’s statement regardless of age.
The application process requires that our office collect some information to determine your eligibility and need. The process includes the following steps:
Step 1. Request an application from the Housing Services office (913-715-6616) or click here to download an application.
Step 2. Complete the application entirely - read carefully. Only complete applications with documentation will be processed.
Step 3. Provide all necessary support
documents i.e. bank statements, social security award letters, pension
statements etc. (see application for a complete list)
Step 4. Note that providing fax numbers for assets,
banks, and employers will help our office process
your application in less time.
Step 5. Sign your name in all necessary places in the application packet.
Step 6. Return the application and
supporting documents to the
Housing Services office by faxing to 913-715-6632, or
scan and e-mail to
jennifer.gaines@jocogov.org or mail to the
address below or drop off at:
Johnson County Housing Services
12425 West 87th Street Parkway, Suite 200
Lenexa, KS 66215
Step 7. The grants coordinator or the Housing Authority intake specialist
will contact you to complete the application process.
Step 8. An inspector will assess your home for needed repair.
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