Landlord-friendly bill would roll back Lawrence’s protections for low-income renters
A Kansas property owner wants to impose a restriction across the entire state because of Lawrence’s ordinance protecting low-income renters.
A new strategy in Olathe builds whole neighborhoods of homes that stay affordable for years
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
City Commission pledges tax breaks for west Lawrence affordable housing project
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.
Online survey for Lawrence residents will help inform city’s affordable housing study
Lawrence residents can share their experiences with housing in town through an online survey that will help inform the city’s affordable housing study.
New lawsuit challenges City of Lawrence’s housing discrimination ordinance
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.
Lawrence City Commission lifts cap on short-term rentals for duration of World Cup
Lawrence city commissioners have approved a change to remove the limit on how many short-term rental units — such as AirBnBs — property owners may hold. The change will be in place throughout the World Cup.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence city commissioners to consider lifting short-term rental rules during World Cup
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider temporarily lifting limits on how many short-term rentals property owners can hold, aiming to capitalize on the influx of people expected during the World Cup.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Commission to discuss new affordable housing policy draft
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
Delmar Place, affordable complex for older people, to start taking applications
The Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority will start accepting applications next week for apartments at Delmar Place, a new affordable complex for older people.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Sheryl Sanders, champion of stable housing, retires from the Lawrence Community Shelter
Social work is woven into Sheryl Sanders as much as she’s woven into Lawrence. Sanders has retired as one of the longest-tenured Lawrence Community Shelter employees.
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