Subsidized Housing Residents
KCHA's subsidized housing helps you rent a home at a price you can afford. In this part of our website you can learn how to pay your rent and report family and income changes. We also explain your responsibilities to KCHA as a tenant, and how our hardship policy works.
If you are not yet a resident and still need housing help, you can learn more about subsidized housing in the Find a Home section of this site.
Rent Increase - Tenant & Resident Opportunity to Comment
KCHA is planning to change the calculation of the tenant portion of rent (“Total Tenant Payment” or TTP). The result is that you will pay slightly more in rent. This change will help protect housing for all KCHA-assisted households.
The rent increase was presented to the KCHA Resident Advisory Committee (RAC) on August 12, 2025 (click here to view the presentation). The KCHA Board will vote on this change at their public meeting on September 15, 2025.
KCHA residents and HCV tenants can provide feedback and comments by email to ttpcomment@kcha.org through September 12, 2025, or during the September 15 Board meeting in person or on Zoom. Information on how to join a Board meeting is at www.kcha.org/about/board.
How much will my rent increase?
Your portion of rent is calculated as a percentage of your income, and it will increase from around 28% to around 31% of your income.
- Households on EASY Rent will pay 30.7% of their income.
- Households on WIN Rent will pay up to 31% according to their income band.
Your specific dollar amount depends on your income and your personal circumstances, including your income.
When will my rent increase?
KCHA will send you the new dollar amount for your portion of the rent at least 30 days before the change.
The notice will be sent with your regular 2026 recertification, or on the anniversary of the date that you were last certified, or when you move or sign a new lease.
All rent increases will be completed by the end of 2026.
Learn more in the FAQ for Residents and Tenants.