Johnson County Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Johnson County, Kansas. Service does not extend to Olathe, Kansas.

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Open Until Further Notice: Johnson County, Kansas Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Johnson County, Kansas.

The Johnson County Housing Authority (JCHA) is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications for one day only on July 31, 2024 from 9:00 am, until 600 applications have been received. This is the first time the waiting list has been open since it closed in July, 2023.

Income Qualification

Income limits can be found on the JCHA Income Limits page.

Preferences

This waiting list has the following preferences:

Residency
- An applicant who lives in Johnson County excluding the City of Olathe. Additionally, applicants who work or have been hired to work in a residence preference area will be treated as residents of the preference area. (Verified by current driver’s license, current state identification, current lease, current utility bill, or employment verification.)
Survivor of Domestic Violence
- Domestic violence means actual or threatened violence directed at the applicant or another member of his/her household. The domestic violence should have occurred recently (within the last 12 months) or be of a continuous nature. By claiming the survivor of domestic violence preference, the applicant must certify that the perpetrator will not reside with the applicant family unless the Housing Authority gives advanced written approval; the Johnson County Housing Authority may terminate assistance for breach of this agreement. (Verified by Domestic Violence Shelter or Police Report.)
Elderly and/or Disabled
- An applicant who is at least 62 years of age and/or disabled. (Verified by birth certificate, Social Security Administration, or Medical Assessor.)

Selection Process

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

Application Method

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

For more information, visit the JCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the JCHA public notice on July 12, 2024.

About The Agency

Johnson County Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,447 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

Monday	8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday	8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday	8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday	8:00am-5:00pm
Friday	8:00am-5:00pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

12425 West 87th Street, Lenexa, KS

Visit Website — (913) 715-6601

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Johnson County Housing Authority?

Johnson County Housing Authority serves 1,290 low-income households. The agency manages 1,466 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Johnson County Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 76 percent of households served by Johnson County Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Johnson County Housing Authority households.

How many Johnson County Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 309 households and make up 24 percent of households served by Johnson County Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Johnson County Housing Authority?

There are 1032 female-headed renter households living in Johnson County Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 80% of those served by the Johnson County Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Johnson County Housing Authority renters?

Black	581
Native American	13
Asian-Pacific Islander	26
White	606
Hispanic	65

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Johnson County Housing Authority?

There are 387 households headed by seniors served by the Johnson County Housing Authority. Senior households are 30% of households in Johnson County Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Johnson County Housing Authority housing?

There are 425 persons with disabilities living in Johnson County Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 33% of households served by the Johnson County Housing Authority.