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Get Matched Free →Wichita Section 8 Home Ownership Program
Funding status: Active
How much assistance
Housing Choice Voucher applied toward monthly mortgage payments for up to 15 years
Voucher assistance secured with a mortgage. For up to 10 years after purchase, the City recaptures a percentage of assistance if the buyer sells or refinances.
Eligibility
- Income limits: Minimum household income of $10,300 per year. Must be an active Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) client.
- First-time buyer required: Yes — Must not have owned a home in the past 3 years (some exceptions apply).
- Geographic restrictions: Wichita city limits. Buyer must qualify with a local lending institution at reasonable and customary interest rates.
- Homebuyer education required: Yes
How to Apply for Wichita Section 8 Home Ownership Program
Step 1: Contact the Wichita Home Ownership Department at 316-462-3700 to request an application for the Section 8 Home Ownership Program. Applicant must contribute minimum $1,000 toward purchase contract (loan application fees, earnest money, inspection fees, and prepaid costs may count toward this).
Notes
Combines voucher rental assistance with a path to ownership for active HCV recipients. Can be paired with HOMEownership 80 for additional down payment help.