Neighborhood Repair and Rehabilitation Program (NRRP)
With the expansion of major employers and growth on the horizon, Salina has applied concentrated efforts since 2021 to improve the City’s housing stock for all residents. In 2021 the City adopted a revised housing plan (Live Salina 2021 Supplemental Update) and a housing incentive policy. Since that time, the City has worked with developers to incentivize and begin construction on over 400 new owner-occupied homes and 500 new rental units. With new “green field” construction for housing underway and on track to meet the housing plan goals, City efforts are now turning to the next stage in the housing strategy, “infill” development. Infill development focuses on stabilizing and improving established neighborhoods and the older homes and vacant lots within them.
On March 12, 2023, City staff presented an infill housing strategy to the City Commission. The strategy identified several programs available to Salina that can provide resources for repairing and rehabilitating older homes. The strategy is based on research, the housing plan’s recommendations, best practices from around Kansas and neighboring states, stakeholder feedback, and dialogue with the City Commission. Eligibility for these grants requires pre-application activities and documentation, including community interest survey.
The Neighborhood Repair and Rehabilitation Program (NRRP) is funded by two grants:
- FHLB Application Here or visit Community Relations Division in the City/County Building, 300 W. Ash, Rm 101, Salina, KS to complete the application in person.
- CDBG Applications - - Not accepting application at this time.
This program is not intended to cover mere cosmetic remodeling. The primary purpose of the City’s Neighborhood Repair & Rehabilitation Program is to improve the livability and structural integrity of homes to ensure they remain habitable and part of the residential housing market. This includes ensuring that homes are safe and compliant with all local, state and federal building codes and any other applicable regulations. Allowable housing rehabilitation activities may include:
- Building Exterior - foundation, roof, gutters, doors, windows, siding, and insulation
- Heating System
- Plumbing System
- Electrical System & Appliances
- Building Interior - ceilings, walls, floors, doors, ventilation, smoke detectors
For questions or additional details contact: Community Relations Division at (785) 309-5745 or e-mail: community.relations@salina.org
FILE A GRIEVANCE HERE
The City of Salina has been awarded $999,999 through the Federal Home Loan Bank’s (FHLB) Affordable Housing Program to Rehabilitate 44 Owner-Occupied Properties whose household income falls within the Low-to-Moderate Income eligibility requirement.
Target Area:
This Grant covers the area located within Saline County’s U.S. Census Tract 3, and priority will be given to properties located in the neighborhood bounded by State Street to the north, Ninth Street to the east, South Street to the south, and Broadway to the west.
Some highlights of the 2023 awarded grant include:
- Owner occupied homes eligible only
- Homeowners must income qualify
- Participants will be required to complete home ownership course - at no charge
- Participants will be offered additional personal finance class - at no charge
- Grant project is projected to run from December 2023 to December 2027
- There is also a link that you may visit to see some of the frequently asked questions related to this grant on "Helpful Links".
Application Requirements:
Completed application
Mortgage information: Copy of most recent mortgage statement, if applicable
Proof of homeowners insurance: Required for eligibility
Proof of income: For all household members 18 years and older, including:
- Recent tax return
- Wage (pay stub) or proof of employment (VOE) from your employer
- Non-traditional wages
- Self-employment/rental income
- Child support or alimony
- SSI for the current year
- Retirement/Annuity
- Zero Income Form for household members with no income, if applicable
For questions or additional details contact: Community Relations Division at (785) 309-5745 or e-mail: community.relations@salina.org
February 2025 - $300,000 GRANT AWARDED by Kansas Department of Commerce, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
Applications for CDBG and rental homes will open in the Spring.
This Grant covers the area located within Saline County’s U.S. Census Tract 3, and priority will be given to properties located in the neighborhood bounded by State Street to the north, Ninth Street to the east, South Street to the south, and Broadway to the west.
The City of Salina, Kansas is actively working with the Federal Home Loan Bank grant awarded to help rehabilitate 44 owner-occupied homes located within the neighborhood bounded by State Street to the north, Ninth Street to the east, South Street to the south, and Broadway to the west.
Contractors who would like to be part of this Neighborhood Repair & Rehabilitation Project are encouraged to sign up at: https://www.salina-ks.gov/notification-hub to receive the upcoming Request for Bids from City of Salina Notifications OR email Community.relations@salina.org to express your interest.
Each home will be bid individually within the course of the next 3 years. The scope of work for these 44 projects could potentially include work in the following disciplines: roofing, exterior maintenance, mechanical, heating/cooling, electrical, plumbing, structural, and/or doors/windows installation.
Contractors! The City of Salina through the Neighborhood Repair & Rehabilitation Program is looking into having both English and Spanish Lead Safe Work Practices Training for certification and the opportunity to earn continuing educations credits if we have enough participants.
Why get Certified?
Contractor and workers wanting to bid and work on any federally funded projects need to have this training and certification. Complete the survey online: https://forms.gle/Rk2evzmhSBmoGmZe9
Questions? Contact the Community Relations Division at 785-309-5745 or email community.relations@salina.org
The Neighborhood Repair and Rehabilitation Program (NRRP) is funded by two grants:
- FHLB Application Here or visit Community Relations Division in the City/County Building, 300 W. Ash, Rm 101, Salina, KS to complete the application in person.
- CDBG Applications - - Not accepting application at this time.
This program is not intended to cover mere cosmetic remodeling. The primary purpose of the City’s Neighborhood Repair & Rehabilitation Program is to improve the livability and structural integrity of homes to ensure they remain habitable and part of the residential housing market. This includes ensuring that homes are safe and compliant with all local, state and federal building codes and any other applicable regulations. Allowable housing rehabilitation activities may include:
- Building Exterior - foundation, roof, gutters, doors, windows, siding, and insulation
- Heating System
- Plumbing System
- Electrical System & Appliances
- Building Interior - ceilings, walls, floors, doors, ventilation, smoke detectors
For questions or additional details contact: Community Relations Division at (785) 309-5745 or e-mail: community.relations@salina.org
FILE A GRIEVANCE HERE
The City of Salina has been awarded $999,999 through the Federal Home Loan Bank’s (FHLB) Affordable Housing Program to Rehabilitate 44 Owner-Occupied Properties whose household income falls within the Low-to-Moderate Income eligibility requirement.
Target Area:
This Grant covers the area located within Saline County’s U.S. Census Tract 3, and priority will be given to properties located in the neighborhood bounded by State Street to the north, Ninth Street to the east, South Street to the south, and Broadway to the west.
Some highlights of the 2023 awarded grant include:
- Owner occupied homes eligible only
- Homeowners must income qualify
- Participants will be required to complete home ownership course - at no charge
- Participants will be offered additional personal finance class - at no charge
- Grant project is projected to run from December 2023 to December 2027
- There is also a link that you may visit to see some of the frequently asked questions related to this grant on "Helpful Links".
Application Requirements:
Completed application
Mortgage information: Copy of most recent mortgage statement, if applicable
Proof of homeowners insurance: Required for eligibility
Proof of income: For all household members 18 years and older, including:
- Recent tax return
- Wage (pay stub) or proof of employment (VOE) from your employer
- Non-traditional wages
- Self-employment/rental income
- Child support or alimony
- SSI for the current year
- Retirement/Annuity
- Zero Income Form for household members with no income, if applicable
For questions or additional details contact: Community Relations Division at (785) 309-5745 or e-mail: community.relations@salina.org
February 2025 - $300,000 GRANT AWARDED by Kansas Department of Commerce, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
Applications for CDBG and rental homes will open in the Spring.
This Grant covers the area located within Saline County’s U.S. Census Tract 3, and priority will be given to properties located in the neighborhood bounded by State Street to the north, Ninth Street to the east, South Street to the south, and Broadway to the west.
The City of Salina, Kansas is actively working with the Federal Home Loan Bank grant awarded to help rehabilitate 44 owner-occupied homes located within the neighborhood bounded by State Street to the north, Ninth Street to the east, South Street to the south, and Broadway to the west.
Contractors who would like to be part of this Neighborhood Repair & Rehabilitation Project are encouraged to sign up at: https://www.salina-ks.gov/notification-hub to receive the upcoming Request for Bids from City of Salina Notifications OR email Community.relations@salina.org to express your interest.
Each home will be bid individually within the course of the next 3 years. The scope of work for these 44 projects could potentially include work in the following disciplines: roofing, exterior maintenance, mechanical, heating/cooling, electrical, plumbing, structural, and/or doors/windows installation.
Contractors! The City of Salina through the Neighborhood Repair & Rehabilitation Program is looking into having both English and Spanish Lead Safe Work Practices Training for certification and the opportunity to earn continuing educations credits if we have enough participants.
Why get Certified?
Contractor and workers wanting to bid and work on any federally funded projects need to have this training and certification. Complete the survey online: https://forms.gle/Rk2evzmhSBmoGmZe9
Questions? Contact the Community Relations Division at 785-309-5745 or email community.relations@salina.org
With the expansion of major employers and growth on the horizon, Salina has applied concentrated efforts since 2021 to improve the City’s housing stock for all residents. In 2021 the City adopted a revised housing plan (Live Salina 2021 Supplemental Update) and a housing incentive policy. Since that time, the City has worked with developers to incentivize and begin construction on over 400 new owner-occupied homes and 500 new rental units. With new “green field” construction for housing underway and on track to meet the housing plan goals, City efforts are now turning to the next stage in the housing strategy, “infill” development. Infill development focuses on stabilizing and improving established neighborhoods and the older homes and vacant lots within them.
On March 12, 2023, City staff presented an infill housing strategy to the City Commission. The strategy identified several programs available to Salina that can provide resources for repairing and rehabilitating older homes. The strategy is based on research, the housing plan’s recommendations, best practices from around Kansas and neighboring states, stakeholder feedback, and dialogue with the City Commission. Eligibility for these grants requires pre-application activities and documentation, including community interest survey.