Analysis by Chris Madden
Last Updated: February, 23rd 2024
Please note: The East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program covers the Counties of Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, Lyon, Miami, and Osage. Douglas and Johnson Counties are not covered by this program.
The East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation (ECKAN) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open. This waiting list is open indefinitely.
To apply, download and print the online pre-application here.
According to The Emporia Gazette, pre-applications can also be requested by calling the ECKAN office at (785) 242-7453, or picked up at the ECKAN Lyon Community Center, located at 215 W. Sixth Ave., Suite 205, during normal office hours..
Once the pre-application has been completed, applicants can submit it in person to the local community center of their respective county. As noted by The Emporia Gazette, applications can also be faxed to (785) 229-3103, or mailed to ECKAN Housing, PO Box 40, Ottawa, KS 66067.
There are no preferences.
Qualified applicant will be placed on the waiting list by order of date and time it was received.
For more information, please contact the ECKAN office at (785) 242-7450.
The application may be picked up in person at 215 W. Sixth Ave., Suite 205.
The application may be requested by phone at (785) 242-7453.
The application may be mailed to PO Box 40, Ottawa, KS 66067.
The application may be faxed to (785) 229-3103.
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation Section 8 Voucher Waiting List is managed by East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation.
East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation provides affordable housing for up to 499 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.
This housing agency serves Anderson County, Coffey County, Douglas County, Franklin County, Johnson County, Lyon County, Miami County, Morris County, Osage County, Kansas.
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