44%

44% of Kansas renters spend 30% or more of their household incomes on rent. 

86

The number of hours a week someone must work to afford a two-bedroom apartment in Kansas. 

22,278

Kansas households with incomplete kitchens, incomplete plumbing, or severe overcrowding. 

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Extend the Disaster Declaration
Protect Kansans

Protections for Kansans against evictions, foreclosures, and utility shut-offs during the COVID-19 pandemic effectively expire this Thursday, May 14th. Fill out this form to send your message to members of the State Finance Council ahead of their May 13th meeting at 3:30 PM. Urge them to take action to extend Governor Kelly's disaster declaration to protect Kansans during the pandemic.

SEND YOUR MESSAGE NOW

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In response to the impacts of COVID-19, Governor Kelly issued an executive order (No. 20-10), which prohibits certain evictions or foreclosures if they are caused directly or indirectly by the pandemic and an executive order (No. 20-05), which temporarily prohibits utility and internet disconnects not previously covered by the Kansas Corporation Commission's suspension of utilities under its authority.

Summary of the ban on certain evictions and foreclosures: Click here. 
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Climate + Energy Project's summary of the ban on utility shut-offs amid COVID-19: Click here. 

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Housing is a human right, and it must be safe and affordable. Housing justice is possible in Kansas. What does that look like to you? 

​As we co-conspire and get engaged with folks across the state who are doing this work, we want to learn from you about housing difficulties you may (or may not) be experiencing and where. Please take our 5-minute survey & let us know. 

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