Now that we’re done with the Easy Rent program – which simplified rent policies for our elderly and younger disabled residents on fixed incomes – we’re ready to move on to the next stage.

We are beginning an effort to review the way we verify income and calculate rent for the working families and work-able adults in our Public Housing and Housing Choice Section 8 programs.

As part of our effort to simplify our rent calculation and to make our policies easier to understand, we want to find ways to help residents increase their income and encourage economic self-sufficiency.

KCHA wants to see our residents and Section 8 program participants achieve stability and success for themselves and their families.

As we begin this effort, we want to know what your thoughts are. We are seeking ideas, input and questions from residents and our community partners. What kinds of changes would be helpful to you to make it easier for you to save money or go to work? Are there aspects of our current policies that hinder your ability to go to work or save money? We will hold several resident and community meetings, and we invite you to attend and share your comments. We also encourage you to share your thoughts by email at rentreform@kcha.org.

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