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Lawrence news March 12, 2026 - 8:36 pm

City board recommends Bert Nash repay funding for housing that won’t come to fruition

by Mackenzie Clark

Bert Nash will not be able to develop a supportive housing project in Lawrence, and the Affordable Housing Advisory Board voted 4-1 Thursday to recommend the city claw back $558,000 in funding.

State Government March 3, 2026 - 8:59 am

Kansas bill would allow renters to pay landlords in increments, expand definition of lawful income

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

Kansas renters would be allowed to pay their landlords in increments under a proposal that aims to tackle some housing affordability and access issues.

Lawrence news February 25, 2026 - 10:04 pm

Planning commissioners recommend annexing 63 acres in northwestern Lawrence

by Mackenzie Clark

Planning commissioners on Wednesday voted to recommend annexing property west of Lawrence Nature Park into city limits for a potential housing development.

State News February 7, 2026 - 12:09 pm

A new strategy in Olathe builds whole neighborhoods of homes that stay affordable for years

by Dylan Lysen, Kansas News Service

Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City is using community land trusts to build entire neighborhoods that aim to help address the state’s affordable housing shortage.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news February 3, 2026 - 8:57 pm

City Commission pledges tax breaks for west Lawrence affordable housing project

by Mackenzie Clark

A majority of Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday pledged their support for tax breaks to offset development costs of an affordable housing project planned for the far western edge of town.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news February 2, 2026 - 4:46 pm

City Commission to consider tax breaks for 121-unit west Lawrence affordable housing project

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will hold a public hearing and consider tax breaks for a 121-unit permanently affordable housing project that’s slated for K-10 and Bob Billings.

Lawrence news January 27, 2026 - 1:52 pm

Online survey for Lawrence residents will help inform city’s affordable housing study

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence residents can share their experiences with housing in town through an online survey that will help inform the city’s affordable housing study.

Crime & Courts January 16, 2026 - 1:29 pm

New lawsuit challenges City of Lawrence’s housing discrimination ordinance

by Mackenzie Clark

A real estate company has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Lawrence challenging an ordinance that bans discrimination based on where a potential tenant’s rent payments would come from, such as housing vouchers.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 4, 2026 - 11:28 am

Lawrence City Commission to discuss new affordable housing policy draft

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will discuss an updated draft affordable housing policy aiming to increase development to meet community needs and clarify requirements for developers seeking city funds.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 30, 2025 - 3:21 pm

Delmar Place, affordable complex for older people, to start taking applications

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority will start accepting applications next week for apartments at Delmar Place, a new affordable complex for older people.

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