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Find what you need below, from managing your housing to accessing programs and resident resources. Many tasks will soon be done in the new Access Portal when it becomes available in mid-2027.
Pay rent, report a change in family or income, recertify your rent, and learn about moving.
Your responsibilities, landlord obligations, inspections, and how to resolve disputes.
Request disability-related changes to your unit or building.
Education and financial stability programs, plus ways to get involved with KCHA.
Steps to help prepare for power outages, water disruptions, and other emergencies.
Forms for Subsidized Housing residents and Housing Choice Voucher tenants.
For current residents and tenants, we will soon have a new Access Portal where you can keep track of rent, forms, and more.
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View policies and plans related to smoking, language access, pets, occupancy, and more.
KCHA changed the calculation of the tenant portion of rent (“Total Tenant Payment” or TTP). The result is that tenants pay slightly more in rent, so that KCHA can continue to house as many people as possible with the funding available.
The rent increase was presented to the KCHA Resident Advisory Committee (RAC) on August 12, 2025 (view the presentation). The KCHA Board approved this change at their public meeting on September 15, 2025.
You now pay around 31% of your income to your landlord. Previously, you paid around 28% of your income. On average, this could mean an increase of about $25 to $45 per month, but the specific dollar amount depends on your income and your personal circumstances.
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.
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